FEATURE: CAL IN RED “ACT LIKE”
“An eruption of bright reds and oranges that up to this point were concealed in a blue, unsuspecting haze.” Cal in Red on “Act Like”
Frisky, lurching guitar riffs coiled in the glazing synth-wave announces its ethereal presence. It sweeps you off of your feet for a spin in the sizzling air of a summer afternoon charged with vitamin D. “I had just watched the movie ‘Drive’ for the first time and loved the heavy synth-based soundtrack. After that, I immediately found a cool patch on my Juno and started playing this bouncy riff that eventually morphed into ‘Act like.’”
Photo credit: Austin Wyeth
The glittering, surreal soundscape has weaved a nest of a cocoon, locking up comfort and security in its bubble. In contrast to its vibrant summer vibe, the song approaches stagnation with understanding and compassion when disruption dampens one’s full potential. “It’s tricky to come at this topic without sounding like some heartless accuser, but we all have someone in our lives we’ve seen going through this,” said Kendall.
“Act Like” music video was shot within a day north near Traverse City, MI when the duo decided to put their friend Austin Wyeth up to it last minute. Going with the flow and following the heart, the music video featured their love for disc golf and captured laughter and moments worth of memory, along with stunning visuals and good vibes.
Photo credit: Austin Wyeth
“It was probably 90 degrees, and yet we were sitting by a half-lit fire, getting absolutely berated smoke,” said Cal In Red, “I think the wildest thing that happened that day was when the three of us discovered that ‘naked chicken chalupa’ is something that is sold and consumed here in America. We were never the same.”
“Act Like” is the sophomore release drawing from their upcoming EP, navigating through ebbs and flows of the 20 something adulthood in the digital age. “In a way, we’re trying to challenge that disconnection while not wanting to step outside of the norms that we are now presented with,” the band commented,
“Sonically, I think we’re building towards a bigger focus on melodies and tones and looking for more things to pop out of the established landscape. The other songs draw mostly from bedroom pop inspiration while stepping into modern psychedelia at times.”
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