Race, identity, and gender roles in The Zolas’ video for “Escape Artist”

The Zolas: Ancient Mars (Light Organ, 10/2/12)

Sometimes we keep parts of ourselves hidden.

That’s the idea that Canada’s The Zolas is dealing with in its new video for “Escape Artist.” A group of teens meet up to hang out, with piano and Zachary Gray’s vocals a haunting narration to their afternoon and to the idea of other selves. See the video below and read Gray’s explanation over at NPR.