Temper Cartel have thrown their toys out of the pram so to speak with their energetic indie anthem and music video for ‘Babysitter’.
The video was released on the 9th of August, and features a collection of over 40 fans acting out child-like states, having a tantrum, fitting the hectic dynamic of the tune.
The song carries an upbeat and energetic quality throughout, whilst retaining the thrashing sounds of influences such as The Libertines and The Strokes, whilst referencing these names, Temper Cartel solidify their place in modern indie alongside Catfish & the Bottlemen.
The song not only fits in with the lo-fi garage inspired aesthetic of the early noughties but also the often looked over experimental britpop bands of the early 90s, such as Supergrass, infusing a collective sound of alternative rock.
Alongside the vocals features a band with a diverse range of textures coming from each of the instruments, from the Coxon-esque guitar riffs that have an ascending pattern comparable to reaching boiling point: to the thumping sounds of the bass and drum coupling together to drive the song.
When it comes to interpreting the song, director A. Rigozzi interpreted the first line “I don’t need a babysitter!” as relating to an authoritarian government: As such, the song features substance and is a well thought out composition, from a vocalised instrumental section to the lyrical content.
Babysitter by Temper Cartel is out now and you can check out the music video to the single here;
In anticipation of their forthcoming debut album, you can keep up to date on details of that on their social networks;