The Armed - Sport of Form

From the upcoming album "Perfect Saviors," out 8/25 on Sargent House.
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Featuring:
Julien Baker ‪@julienrbaker‬ - courtesy of Matador Records.
Starring:
Iggy Pop ‪@IggyPopOfficial‬
Dan Greene
Production: Worldfare
Director: Tony Wolski
Producers: Erin Henneghan, Erin Carignan
PM: Dylan Reminder
AD: Derek Swanson
DP: Aaron Jones
Editor: Randall Kupfer
Color House: Company 3
Colorist: Kath Raisch
CO3 Producer: Jake Rioux
BOLT Operator: Casey Hunter
BOLT Assistant: Drew Ndengabaganizi
Board Op: Gigi Pedron
Gaffer: Elvis Funes
Key Grip: Matt Maynard
Playback Technician: David Jeffries
Production Designer: Ryan Maier
Scenic: Charlie Cataline
Scenic Jack Cataline
HMU: Kayleigh Waterman
Wardrobe Stylist: Jade Homicz
Stylist Assistant: Ilse Helgen
HMU (Miami): Mariana Hernandez
Studio Manager (Miami): Alvaro Simonian
Wardrobe: Moth Food, Jewelrylab, S.R. Studio. LA. CA.
Special thanks to OhioHD + Little River Studios
More info:
thearmed.com
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/ thearmed
/ thearmed
#TheArmed, #SportofForm, #PerfectSaviors, #IggyPop, #JulienBaker ‪@sargenthouse‬

[@smashingpunkkids]

"Does anyone even know you, does anyone even care?" 😥

[@jamestottle3199]

It's so weird to love something so much while being unable to understand what the fuck it is you love about it. Ultrapop was my album of its year. Watching my mates (who like heavy music) visibly squirm any time I put it on due to it being too abrasive was pure joy in itself. Although I do wish I had mates I could share the enjoyment with. I guess you random Internet folk is all I need. Gonna shit when this album drops. I can already feel it brewing

[@albertobeltra8910]

THIS .... i feel the same..few people can catch what The Armed are doing.. the eclectic stuff they are doing doesn't lose the abrasiveness but keeping it fresh... its heavy and loud but new and original

[@tr3gg3r76]

You are both totally right. And i feel the same. Mates like heavy music butstill get no connection to The Armed. What a pity. New Song is hitting a new level. Cant wait to hear the album

[@ForestGreenSharpie]

i think the armed is unique in terms of noisey/heavy music cause of their use of layering. all futures is a pretty clear demonstration of how they'll layer different riffs and melodies and sounds all on top of each other to make it feel like you're listening to multiple songs at once

[@theexerciseedit3147]

James's mates: WTF is this music? James: Does anyone even know me?

[@user-vv9lr2rw5d]

We got you fam

[@Житинеможливо]

I will never forget the Armed. The greatest band in the whole world.

[@user-cu5ow1tq9t]

I am going through s lot right now, and listening to this beautiful new song just made me feel so incredibly happy, also Julien Baker vocals fit so perfectly. R E F R A C T

[@bloodybloody69]

Refract Daniel 💗

[@TheMetX]

REFRACT 🖤

[@fuelbot]

Refract

[@crsmith845]

Sending virtual hugs to you and prayers🙏❤@user-cu5ow 1tq9t❤🙏🙏

[@LukasKetner]

Might already be obvious to others, but I think I understand the end of the video now -- with sport of form being a competition with only our past selves, Dan is still treating life like a sport of measure and keeping score against the progress of others in the present. When he wakes to find Iggy Pop, a veritable god towering loudly in glory, he can't help but wither in his comparison to someone he deems far worthier. For a time he forgets that we're only ever truly measured by how we improve ourselves, and that comparison is a sad death of both joy and growth.

[@adornoir]

the crossover i never knew i needed. but i need it, julian baker, iggy pop and the armed, it's perfect.

[@brentsingletonphoto]

0:51 DAAAAAAAAAAMN this part on repeat all day. “From a Waiter / From a Friend”

[@conblurgh]

I saw "Liar 2" on the track listing and my brain got HOT.

[@jezzymaloney350]

Did you like it

[@mmusic5873]

Dan Greene ascension arc. Love the music and video!

[@nedkelly8553]

LYRICS: Oh so perfect Self-aware A curation Unflawed Iteration Or one of kind? A distinction So hard to explain Sport of form State of grace Tow a line Keep a faith Never die Never fade From a waiter From a friend From a long-lost time Half erased Different lives Same old place Tow a line Test some faith Never die Never fade Always time to watch Seashells drowning Is it cynical? Are they drowning? When it's hard to explain Never die Never fade When you're longing to break Draw the line Never trace Does anyone even know you? Does anyone even care? Does anyone even know you? Does anyone even care? Does anyone even know you? Does anyone even care? Does anyone even know you? Does anyone even care? Does anyone even know you? Does anyone even care? Does anyone even know you? Does anyone even care? Does anyone even know you? Does anyone even care? Does anyone even know you? Does anyone even care? Does anyone even know you? Does anyone even care? Does anyone even know you? Does anyone even care? Does anyone even know you? Does anyone even care? Does anyone even know you? Does anyone even care?

[@malcolmsxs]

Favorite song on the album. Just realized today that Julien Baker (Boygenius) has a Backing Vocals credit for this song too which makes me love it all the more

[@NapoleonBlownapartMMA]

The only cinematic universe that matters: The ACU

[@audiencepleasepodcast]

AKA The DGCU (Dan Greene Cinematic Universe)

[@forestcochran4196]

Between HIRS Collective and the armed albums coming out this year, I'm feeling pretty good about my chaotic, left-field hardcore choices rn

[@wagenhouseEVO]

So good. Juliens vocals are a great addition!

[@daveweaver3886]

Am I the only one who wanted this ending part at 3:12 to go on a bit longer? So epic it gives me chills.

[@macmurphy74]

Everything they do hits me in places very few bands ever have.

[@crsmith845]

​@@macmurphy74I agree with you 💯

[@thechetearly]

There's really just no better band out right now. Much love!

[@davidbenasulin]

Brutal, fragile, beautiful!...state of grace for The Armed!

[@brinks667]

Bless The Armed, and the Godfather of Punk, "The Source," Iggy Pop. This is lovely on so many levels, with such power and vision. REFRACT

[@crsmith845]

OMG the armed are coming to. Washington State!!❤🔥🎤🎵 REFRACT

[@READYdot]

That camera sweep at 0:56 is so mesmerizing!

[@Niteratzclub]

I think I've watched that bit like 58k times

[@discountano]

The Armed changed my vision on music for good.

[@scottytres8085]

R E F R A C T

[@Bizcuitcake]

A mix of emotions. I LOVE IT SO MUCH❤❤❤

[@bensansum]

The cello at 2:24 makes my heart swell

[@breakfast_kat]

Holy shit. Thank you for helping me realize what that swell was

[@mitchpollock4732]

Friend: What does the new Armed track sound like? Me: yes

[@emo4u22]

I didn't know Iggy Pop owned a shirt

[@crsmith845]

Me either 👚 haha. ☺

[@franklaw4305]

It’s a doily

[@robertdouble559]

Pretty fuckin tasty. Matador have had an ear for great music for 30+ years now. I'm totally out of touch with their recent artists, so this clip popping up in my feed was a very welcome surprise. P.S. There's simply not enough music in triplet based time signatures these days. If Iggy is showing up in your video, you know you're on the right path. Well done. Very fucking well done.

[@oct08uss]

Damn dudes, tears at the end

[@aimageminterior]

They remind me of creatively audacious bands like At the Drive In and TV on the Radio.

[@halkoanita]

Ahhhh cant wait to see you again guys! Come back to Poland!!!!!

[@obinxobinx8458]

grade A super chaotic as allways make me smile

[@rodigo1]

i work at a hospital and plan on playing this in our waiting rooms

[@nev3084]

Let me know how that goes please lol

[@crsmith845]

​@nev3084 I agree I want to know it turned out ❤

[@awtriphop]

💗🔥🙌👏👏 I don´t know how the armed manage to create such unique music. Frigging love you guys. And Iggy pop is god.

[@notreally-sf3df]

i mean, the millionaire funding it sure helps :D

[@christsatanatl]

@@notreally-sf3dfplease elaborate

[@miserirken]

@@christsatanatl The Armed has always been Dan Greene's pet project, and he has the money and talent (and money) to do whatever he want with it. Not complaining, he's doing good stuff.

[@marazm_arcadia]

Love

[@IvanTasia]

Never thought I'd cry while listening to The Armed

[@bloodybloody69]

Done it a bunch lad, daniels cry in pure refraction

[@jamestottle3199]

Saw them live and was sobbing like a baby for most of it. Can't explain it. Something seriously special about this band

[@takeguard]

@@jamestottle3199man! I was ready for war when I saw them and when the Ultrapop intro music started my bottom lip was all over the place.

[@jamestottle3199]

@@takeguard hahahaha snap!!!

[@nev3084]

​@jamestottle3199 bro i bet i would be. Their shit makes me tear up when i listen. ULTRAPOP has a few songs that have that affect on me but im not sad. Music is just fucking beautiful.

[@PleiadesChannel]

Aaaaaaand pre-ordered. woo

[@TrebeL_]

Got damn. Production quality just keeps getting better and better. [X]

[@TrebuL]

wonder where you got that name from...

[@TrebeL_]

@TrebuL - My last name backward? 🤝

[@takeguard]

@@TrebeL_le bert

[@TheMetX]

This is sick!!!!!!!!!!!!! What a song!

[@MusicTelevision]

What a work of art!

[@AngeloftheFall1]

I can't like this enough R e f r a c t me like a drop of water and let those beautiful colors SHINE

[@ander2jl]

I’m so confused, and I love it.

[@conradmanduco4884]

proper, this why they are number 1 artist

[@andrey9507]

Best band! Refract!

[@thenavajoknow]

How can The Armed always get it so right?

[@nev3084]

So far ahead of their time... people will be playing their music in 2077. Lol

[@crsmith845]

​@@nev3084❤ I agree with you 💯

[@julabard]

RIP CLOTH

[@kevanmorinphoto]

This is brilliant.

[@rhinosaur.]

Draw the line Never trace

[@bobdemetter6659]

REFRACT!!!!!!!!!! What a song.

[@joinmycult.]

WORLD’S GREATEST BAND

[@punnakh]

в финале с Игги Попом аж слёзы наворачиваются 🥲

[@georgechavez1292]

Iggy F*ckin Pop! No better stamp of approval than that! Gonna see you in Oct

[@osufan77]

Here to have my face melted.

[@necktiexsteve]

I NEED NOT FIND PURPOSE BUT WILL IT. I DO SO ON A FOUNDATION OF IMPOSSIBLE LOVE. ⋈ REFRACT

[@j--b7]

I feel like i would be in pretty good spirits if i died and met IggyGod

[@zanderrose]

I like it a lot. Almost feels like it could have come from Time WIll Die and Love WIll Bury It by Rolo Tomassi

[@markservilio2357]

It felt like CHVRCHES collabed with Rolo on a pop song 😅

[@zanderrose]

@@markservilio2357 kinda yeah but "Rolo Tomassi collabing with CHVRCHES" is also just what Rolo Tomassi has sounded like for the past five years lol. Not that that's a bad thing

[@miserirken]

Rolo Tomassi mentioned. Based af!

[@hoodieinfestation]

Today is a glorious day!

[@Alexanderrrrrrrrrrrr]

Who's going to NYC in November??

[@joakosdm]

fucking crazy everything! Love from argentina!

[@tereasia]

Iggy knows!

[@ianalmeidapinheiro8007]

This is awesome, then suddenly, WOW, IGGY POP, IT IS BETTER NOW.

[@markservilio2357]

Forever pushing the boundaries of ultrapop and hardcore ever closer to each other. The Armed are BACK!!

[@subpar7404]

There’s nothing Hyperpop about this

[@albertobeltra8910]

@@subpar7404 Its ULTRAPOP

[@DrGeta666]

Bring it!

[@kkayenis]

Sport of REFRACT

[@mattanimation]

never stop

[@tomasnunez7499]

🔥🔥🔥

[@LiarpieVicinityFTW]

⋈ R E F R A C T ⋈

[@TabishKhidir]

R E F R A C T LETS FUCKIN’ GOOOOOO!

[@caveth1s]

blessed by iggy!

[@StrangeUnit]

INCREDIBLE INCREDIBLE INCREDIBLE

[@sebp400]

Nice! Iggy that pops out of nowhere.

[@adderon]

He's all around, in Butt Town

[@VerdeletVIII]

Incredible.

[@ascensionrecordings]

✨

[@Sorrki]

Yes!

[@hdrips4369]

R-E-F-R-A-C-T

[@fernandohm2672]

The Best of The day

[@ObsceneOrchestra]

This was a magical way to wake up. Thank you ❤

[@crsmith845]

Omg I love your comment!😴❤🎸

[@bardo1629]

Only Love

[@jimbowahoo]

YES!!

[@PETULAPETULA]

YES YES YES YES YES YES YES

[@Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooope]

I have come here to chew bubble gum and refract. And I’m all out of bubble gum.

[@theofficialdrumcovers]

unique

[@divingdirectionsband]

a great modern ballad 🔥🔥🔥

[@derrvin]

Thank you

[@sean8036]

incredible

[@allforthebit]

Hell yeah dude

[@ZsomborBerki]

superb, as always

[@joinmycult.]

* perfection meme *

[@alienog5297]

thanks

[@monscar6]

Wonderful…

[@allworries]

Seeing this in the top news stories was nuts.

[@crsmith845]

Is their a link I want to check it out🎵🔉

[@allworries]

@@crsmith845 you can search news the armed new album it won't show up in top news now

[@tensionautas]

Esto es genial!!

[@mrNobody100]

that one guy at the end kinda looks like Iggy pop... it can't be though, he's got a shirt on...

[@mpw319]

Slaps

[@bismotriastirtoaji7145]

Gila bgt

[@crookedknows2889]

I care. ❤

[@Steamboltron]

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@Reksay12]

Очень интересно звучит, совершенно что-то неизвестное, кайф прям

[@youdropfirst]

anybody care to explain the meaning behind the lyrics and video?

[@jonm80]

Q: What kind of music are you? A: Uhhhhhhhhhhhh.............

[@MarkoSzabo]

fuuuck yeahhh!!!