This is it! The “Summer of Luv”
Portugal. The Man has made serious waves with their timely release of “Summer of Luv,” with an iconic feature from Unknown Mortal Orchestra. Along with the single, the pair released an animated companion visual, directed by Andrew Ralph, featuring Tank Dog. “Summer of Luv” is the fourth single off of Portugal. The Man’s new album, Chris Black Changed My Life, produced by Jeff Bhasker, out now.
“When we originally sat down to write “Summer of Luv” we intended to make this heavy song with a big riff but the vocals came out chill because I was still recovering from my jaw problems, we realized it sat better in this space. The song turned out totally different than we intended.”
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Easygoing yet engaging, this tune is the perfect laid back anthem. The chorus is swinging, finding its best groove with the accompaniment of the saxophone. Gentle but unmistakably a rock song, the keys join the song and, beside the sax, an undertone of jazz is produced, bringing an extra flare to “Summer of Luv.” The visual, starring the recognizable Tank Dog, created by Wooden Cyclops, is an irreverent, fun accompaniment. The chaos in the animation’s plot is timely, wrapped in trippy visuals and impossible to look away from. It is the perfect choice for the tune, both carefree and colorful.
“As we were working on the song, it just felt like it needed another voice, Ruban from Unknown Mortal Orchestra also lives in Portland and is one of our favorite artists, he just fit perfectly in”
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Chris Black Changed My Life is Portugal. The Man’s first album release since their 2017 hit record Woodstock. The band teamed up with collaborators Paul Williams, Edgar Winter, Jeff Bhasker, Sean Leon, Asa Taccone, Black Thought, Unknown Mortal Orchestra, Nick Reinhart, Homer Steinweiss and Natalia Lafourcade on the highly anticipated album. The Portland-based rockers will follow the release of Chris Black Changed My Life with very few headline shows for 2023. The album comes from a very deep place after the band lost their dear friend in 2019. With the heartfelt sound of Unknown Mortal Orchestra accompanying, “Summer of Luv” is but one of the songs on the record with raw intention and candid production.
“Chris was one of those people who was like glue; he brought everyone together. His passing really messed with us. The band was in shambles and this record is the first time I feel I made a complete record; a complete thought about our world crumbling around us and the journey back. While it is a very personal journey, I feel like everyone has a Chris Black in their life; at least I hope that everyone has a Chris Black in their life. That one friend who has a way of making everything right and making everything fun. The one who keeps you in check when you go off course and is always there to celebrate the good times and to support you in the bad times. Chris Black Changed My Life.”
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Check out the video for “Summer of Luv,” stream Chris Black Saved My Life below, and keep up with Portugal. The Man and Unknown Mortal Orchestra.
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