CNTS "I Won't Work For You" (Official Video)

"I Won't Work For You", the second single from CNTS March 29th release, Thoughts & Prayers. Pre-order now at https://cnts.lnk.to/tap

Video directed by Meriel O’Connell

Matt Cronk shares the story behind the song: “’I Won’t Work For You’ was inspired by the talking point being bandied about, mostly by conservatives, that ‘nobody wants to work anymore’ after having collected unemployment during the lockdown. I think a more accurate way to frame that is that nobody wants to work for people who treat them badly. Nobody wants to work without the expectation of fair pay and dignity. Nobody wants to work for the sole purpose of enriching someone else, and nor should they! Work sucks. I think a lot of people, myself included, are inspired to find more equitable means of supporting themselves or at least expect more from their employers.”

Michael Crain adds, very succinctly: “Bosses suck.”

The video, directed by Meriel O’Connell, who also crafted the band’s “Smart Mouth” clip, was filmed at a pizza joint where Michael Crain worked. During tough times, Crain occasionally treated Cronk to a free slice.

Watch the video for "Smart Mouth" at    • CNTS "Smart Mouth" (Official Video)  
 
CNTS feature guitarist/producer Mike Crain (Dead Cross, Retox, Festival of Dead Deer), drummer Kevin Avery (Retox, Planet B), and vocalist Matt Cronk (Qui), Thoughts & Prayers marks a significant comeback for the band. Following a devastating car accident that tragically resulted in the loss of Cronk's voice, casting doubts over the future of CNTS, the band's existence, and Cronk's career, were both in jeopardy. Defying medical expectations, Cronk experienced a remarkable recovering when his damaged vocal cord began to heal. Within just two months, he regained his voice, paving the way for the resurrection of CNTS.

Thoughts & Prayers track list:
1. I Won’t Work For You
2. Thoughts & Prayers
3. Smart Mouth
4. Dear Sir
5. For A Good Time (Don’t Call Her)
6. Alone
7. Eating You Alive
8. Real Truth
9. Junkie
10. Drown

CNTS ON TOUR
Mar. 1, 2024 LAS VEGAS, NV The Dive Bar
Mar. 2, 2024 BAKERSFIELD, CA 415
Mar. 4, 2024 SEATTLE, WA Fun House
Mar. 5, 2024 PORTLAND, OR Polaris Hall
Mar. 6, 2024 BEND, OR The Silver Moon
Mar. 7, 2024 SACRAMENTO, CA Cafe Colonial
Mar. 8, 2024 SAN FRANCISCO, CA Kilowatt Bar
Mar. 9, 2024 FRESNO, CA Destructive Warehouse
Mar. 10, 2024 POMONA, CA Characters Bar (Early Show)
Mar. 10, 2024 LONG BEACH, CA Supply & Demand (Late Show)
Mar. 23, 2024 LOS ANGELES, CA Poor Kids Mansion w/ Cancer Christ
May. 23, 2024 LOUISVILLE, KY Portal
May. 27, 2024 MINNEAPOLIS, MN Caterwaul Festival
May. 30, 2024 KALAMAZOO, MI The Runoff

VIDEO CAST
Director: Meriel O’Connell @merieloconnell
Director of Photography: Sarah Rattay-Maloney @sarattay
1AC: Paolo Arriola @paolotheandal
2AC: Mikaela Thorne @mikaelaxthorne
Steadicam Op: Ed Hill @e3hill
Gaffer: Drew Bienneman @omgdlb
Key Grip: Camilo Godoy @camilogodoydp
Grip: Eddie Sleven @eddiesleven
Grip/swing: Topher Hammond @topherhammond
Makeup: Heather Galipo @_crowjane_
Auto Shop Boss: Tad Yenawine
Pizza Place Boss: Paul Bateman @paul.v.bateman
Customers:
Tabitha Schaubhut @beniceorfuckoffalittle
Johnny Hassle @johnny.hassle.tay
Spencer Cadigan
Lucy Cooper @lucyfuckingcooper
Gil Young @gilxrist
Liz Walton @shemakesithappen
Chris Rodriguez
Andres Martinez
Emmanuel @watch_me_crumble
Cassandra Barnett
Kelly Weaver


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