HEMLOCK Releases Fresh Video for “Crooked Smile”
HEMLOCK and Continental Touring have just unveiled a captivating new official video for the song “Crooked Smile,” coinciding with the much-anticipated vinyl re-release of their iconic album “Pigeonholed” in honor of its 25th year since its debut in 2001. Originally recorded by Mikey Doling (known for his work with bands such as Snot, Soulfly, and Channel Zero) in Malibu, California, “Crooked Smile” has been revitalized with a renewed vigor, showcasing the intense rawness and chaos that has become synonymous with Hemlock’s music. To mark the special occasion of the album’s silver jubilee, the band decided not only to release the album on vinyl for the first time but also to create a visually engaging video for the song.
Directed and edited by Gearly Beloved Productions, the video for “Crooked Smile” is a high-energy montage featuring scenes from two high-octane live performances that perfectly capture the unfiltered onstage charisma that Hemlock’s fans have come to know and love. The video is brash, authentic, and unabashedly real—an ode to the scars, resilience, and defiant spirit of the band. “Crooked Smile” is more than just a song; it embodies a warrior’s battle cry, a testament to the resilience and spirit of the misfits and the battle-hardened individuals who refuse to be broken by life’s adversities. It is a celebration of imperfections, the scars of our past, and the defiant grins that emerge from overcoming life’s challenges.