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Monday, March 19, 2018

Premiere: New Video from Michael VM


"Oh Susie"

At the end of last year, former Everymen frontman and our very good friend Michael VM, released his debut, solo album. the happiest man on earth traded the beer-soaked, sweaty rock of The Everymen for more subdued, more studied Americana. The album grew from the many changes that Michael had experienced in the preceding years, from marriage and impending fatherhood to his move to North Carolina to the loss of his mother.

It's that last, most devastating change that Michael VM addresses in the song "Oh Susie." Back in November, I wrote:

"Oh Susie" deals with Michael's despondency following the loss of his mother. The song itself, though, is a sonic party. It features handclaps, whistling, and a saxophone. It's possible to celebrate those we've lost even in our darkest moments of missing them.

Michael's partner in crime, Emily, has called the song "the happiest, saddest song there ever was."

Today, I'm happy to share Michael VM's video for "Oh Susie." The clip, shot by Madden Meiners, combines lyrics, live performance footage, and some joyful moments with friends and family into a montage that captures the idea of living the best life you can as a tribute to those you've lost.

Michael VM recently announced that he'd be playing a show back in his old NYC stomping grounds on Sunday, May 20th, at Mercury Lounge. It's an early show with doors at 5:30. Joining Michael VM on the bill will be Metal Mountains.



In other news, Michael's impending fatherhood recently changed to, simply, fatherhood as he and Emily welcomed a baby boy to the world. I'm sure, somewhere, Susie is smiling.

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