Austin’s Matthew Squires and the Learning Disorders have released their first video, a stylized, adorable, and absurdist walk through the mind of the band’s creative force. The video and song are both as endearing as hell, delivered with off-kilter sincerity and earnest oddity. Some will simply not be able to get past Squires’ voice, which is a shame, considering all the positive aspects he has to offer. For fans of Paul Baribeau or Kimya Dawson, you’re in luck.
“The Arcade,” which features cute organ, great backing vocals, and hooky stop-starts, appears on How to Combust Your Life, the band’s first album, which came out in January. The album is full of upbeat, oddball pop songs with an incredible amount of heart as Squires sings with unabashed courage. You can stream that album in its entirety or purchase a physical copy here. Squires is already at work on material for a new album which he plans to record in July. Watch the video for “The Arcade” below and stream “The Heretical Physics,” which follows.
