Hotline TNT, the New York-based project of indie stalwart Will Anderson, have signed to Third Man Records, Jack White’s label, and present their new single “Protocol.”
Speaking about the single, Anderson says: ‘This song is about falling on a sword — sometimes you just gotta hold an L even when in your heart of hearts you know it’s not fair. Saving the relationship is worth taking the blame now and again.’ The song sees jangle pop meet shoegaze, as if Teenage Fanclub and Drive Like Jehu were to meet.
The video for ‘Protocol‘ was directed by Fiona Kane, who explains: ‘ It’s a rock n roll push and pull silent comedy for summer. The most important parts of summer are beating the heat and listening to rock music.’
The band’s debut album, Nineteen In Love was released in 2021 on Smoking Room.
The band have announced the following UK tour dates for later this year:
NOVEMBER
6 – Hug & Pint, Glasgow (w/ Snõõper)
7 – YES Basement, Manchester (w/ Snõõper)
8 – Bobiks, Newcastle
9 – Delicious Clam, Sheffield
10 – George Tavern, London
11 – Pitchfork Festival, London