The Hard Quartet - "Rio's Song" (Official Music Video)

[@TimHeidecker]

God this is good.

[@Vandal_Pickups]

Thank you, Tim.

[@RyanHarris77]

Our values are under attack.

[@jaredadams5748]

5 bags of popcorn, 5 bags of soda

[@reefreptile]

Great job!

[@danielmoore1475]

Thanks Tim, God is good

[@ericvsthem]

Wild that our lads are older now than Mick and Keith were when they shot the video this is winking at.

[@prangbro]

Matt Sweeney is such an underrated vocalist!

[@Hillrod13]

A king

[@Spavich1986]

Ibold tending bar. Hell yeah.

[@seancorcoran7449]

This is truly perfect!

[@jymir]

Amazing to notice

[@lockyp204]

@@jymirIbolds bar I’m pretty sure

[@SuperPartypiece]

I suddenly like new music again

[@theshimmyking1514]

Song of the year maybe I can’t stop

[@MemphianSounds]

White's drumming just keeps this tugging forward from beginning to end

[@slacktoryrecords4193]

Supposedly Jim “cannot drum” according to some ding-dong in the comments on the other Hard Quartet video

[@friendlyfiresquad]

Jim's drumming is vital to this song!

[@pabloisusi6097]

@@slacktoryrecords4193 He is the drummer! Drummer of drummers, dancer of dancers. And style for miles and miles.

[@trykfeil]

I'd heard of Jim for a while (Smog, etc) but his skills never actually registered with me until this song. He's the secret ingredient here.

[@motionsuggests]

The shot of Malkmus glancing at trash bags on the side of the road cracks me up for some reason

[@dianwilson4840]

hamming it up for sure!

[@GregHoyOhYeah]

The band we didn't know we needed.

[@ismaelbelda1]

Malkmus checking out the trash bags for a second is maybe the best part of the spoof (Keef does the same in the original video, hilarious).

[@thomasminarchickjr.7355]

00:33 my favorite 6 seconds of the video is that strut down the steps

[@jyotinarshi903]

Mine too

[@GeoEnvi]

Not the part where Malkmus does that Keith Richards thing with his folded hand in front of his face while sitting on the steps? That’s gold!

[@dianwilson4840]

I liked the sauntering

[@dannyfenris7708]

@@GeoEnvi The affectionate quotes of the original Rolling Stones video are bang on, right down to the drummer's bald spot.

[@jakegoldman2329]

Going to be listening to this about 347 times today

[@bolerkins]

it will only take 13 hours so that's a very reasonable goal !

[@theroyivy]

This song shouldn’t ever end.

[@PauletteVanhoutte]

this song just saved my summer

[@HaydenCourtney]

Heard

[@clearlyalec]

Lyrics and music here, truly saving me from all dread. They'll learn. No matter where Rio is, he's up above. Where we're all goin'. Thanks to the four of you for this song, truly. See you at the Cradle 3/23, I'm your man in the chair for the gig.

[@HaydenCourtney]

We are alright my man

[@deathisaprimitiveconcept]

Pavement and Chavez were easily my two favourite bands in the 90s... this is mind-blowing.

[@dinosaur14jb]

And Skunk, I think Skunk was one of Sweeney's first bands.

[@davidyohalem629]

I don't know Chavez, but Yo La Tengo was at its peak in the 1990s (Electro-Pura). And Pavement was transcendently good. Malkmus sounded like a young Lou Reed. And if you can expand your count of favourites (are you British? Or Canadian?), there were Soundgarden and Nirvana. And Phish. And, of course, Superchunk in the 90s as well. Smashing Pumpkins. Sonic Youth. Sleater-Kinney. Pearl Jam. The 90s were a pretty decent decade for rock and its offshoots. Stone Temple Pilots.

[@weavdogg]

I dont know why, but my twin 7 year old daughters are obsessed with this video...and I am not complaining at all. We've watched it every morning before school since it appeared it my feed.

[@trykfeil]

it cracks me up to hear about kids seeing through irony, appreciating an art product with no cultural context whatsoever, and liking it merely because it's fun and interesting and cool!

[@motorcity7137]

It’s a ripoff of the Stones waiting on a friend.

[@weavdogg]

@motorcity7137 yeah mate...we all get the joke. But thanks anyway

[@GeoEnvi]

@@motorcity7137I’d prefer “homage” lol

[@n00bster97]

Stephen Malkmus always has such economical, purposeful solos. It's very inspiring honestly as a songwriter...Another great example is with the late great David Berman with "In the Wild Kindness" on American Water.

[@trykfeil]

maybe not true economy ala Neil Young on Cinnamon Girl, but definitely tasteful and not overthought

[@chadillak]

SM and JK Simmons are in a rock and roll band together? This truly is the greatest timeline.

[@philipdoherty688]

This is my 'Espresso'

[@matthewlamothemusic9041]

The idea you guys did a shot for shot remake of waiting on a friend on the same stoop is iconic.

[@dianwilson4840]

Loving this record everyday since it arrived ♥

[@shakirbaruka8923]

This whole album kicks ass! Without a doubt my pick for record of the year!

[@MidnightLightMusic]

Malkmus and Sweeney could be brilliant together. Plenty more please

[@christophercolombo7766]

Río Hackford will live forever in our hearts. What a beautiful sentiment to him from this talented bunch and now the whole world gets to feel it. Wonderful work, gentlemen.

[@tolism]

my new favourite tune

[@dustincole3152]

Sully and Efron! Repping some dope skaters!

[@Truefam826]

I can't stop listening to this song, it's kind of perfect

[@chipdalby5925]

Waiting on a Malkmus

[@bradcaulkins7690]

So great to hear Sweeney singing. Wonderful tune and lovely tribute to Rio. ❤

[@andrewalbertson1]

It’s on my Americana playlist. Which I redefining that genre name to not just mean the Allman brothers… but as anything that feels like THEE great American road trip OR the 4th of July! 🇺🇸

[@MoochSententious]

This makes me really, really happy

[@MrKneeV]

I had never heard of these guys, and the video came up in my YT feed. I thought it was David Cross and Bob Odenkirk for a hot second.

[@BenjaminDaniels-c9q]

Because it's comically whoreable?

[@psychobilly42069]

Fuck this is the best new song ive heard in years

[@quietfeline]

I was just looking up Stephen Malkmus, and discovered he was in this band. This is so bloody good!

[@ry8102]

Brilliant ❤ Only moment missing is Emmet & Jim (Bill & Charlie) sniggering at Matt (Mick) and his hat behind his back 😂

[@stfranckmusic]

This video reminds me Waiting On a friend by the Stones

[@berryseinfeld6772]

oh really

[@citizendennis]

Great to hear Matt's voice again, and a great stones reference

[@ChasAllan]

Just waitin' on a a friend...!

[@SanVan93]

So good! Also makes me miss NY

[@mikeladd9308]

Waitin’ on an album

[@jaaake__]

man, this is a really good tune

[@literaticrux8292]

Stephen Malkmus be that Keith Richards of indie rock on one song's video. Never thought I would think or think to type that ever.

[@BackForty-gr9fw]

Such mellow soulful vocals this Sweeney guy rocks. Love the riff too. Wonderful tune

[@tmcmojo2292]

Waiting on a friend tribute!!! Well done guys!!! What a riot!!!! So so cool!!!

[@albertricci2200]

Love this. Just noticed Mark Ibold's cameo as the bartender.

[@Toadonthetable]

This is nice!! Iove all of it but matt is the coolest guitarist. His solos are emotional

[@friendlyfiresquad]

Sounds like Malkmus takes the solo. It has that Church on White feel.

[@samuelfscott]

Haha! Yes Waiting On a Friend shot for shot! And great song. I love it

[@astral_plane_crash]

The coolest dudes in the world right here!

[@gospodine]

❤❤❤❤❤ I Love that song SO much .

[@SuiGenerisMan]

What a brilliant cocktail recipe for a band this was. And you can hear all their influences simultaneously, there's no overpowering member. Really impressive. BTW: Do yourself a favor and listen to Dirty Three : Ocean Song and Horses. Straight through.

[@brandenriddick6105]

"All We Gain, Isn't There For Us To Keep..."

[@BrevityDeeznuts]

“So We Howl In Our Sleep”

[@chrisocony]

I especially like what it sounds like around 1:16.

[@jamieperrin9453]

This song makes me super excited to hear the rest of the songs. So good.

[@myultimatemixedtape]

Just read about this new band on my feel presents email subscription- Dirty 3 ams Pavement have been two of my fave bands since mid 90s! This band is truly exciting for this day and age!! Song sounds great guys!! Come and play the Gold Coast this summer

[@sionannoneill3305]

Shades of Big Star. Nice.

[@myultimatemixedtape]

❤️🥰🌟🌟🌟

[@slacktoryrecords4193]

“Thirteen”? I saw that on another social media platform. I don’t hear it at all. What Big Star song? And what part of this song sounds like which part of whatever Big Star song y’all are hearing? Some other dude said this just sounds like Pavement

[@waterkill97]

@@slacktoryrecords4193So tense

[@LS-yd7qw]

Song of the summer

[@bloodjet]

This video is really fun to watch at half speed

[@jhonygarcia996]

Beautiful, greetings from Colombia

[@arielgrey3305]

Waiting on a friend 😅 Great song and video

[@STEALINGVIDEO]

How wonderful.

[@ΟρέστηςΚαραογλάνης]

Brilliant. Waiting on a friend...

[@ilovewaterslides]

The Grateful Dead vibe is strong here and I'm digging it.

[@myultimatemixedtape]

i wouldn't have picked that but now you mention it i can kinda hear some dead in there how beautiful!! Someone else said big star which yeah wouldn't have thought it unless someone mentioned it i hear pavement with new overtones and shades if big star and dead now ❤️ it

[@peacefrogx]

such an instantly easy tune to listen to

[@kenneld]

Enjoying this one a lot more than Earth Hater

[@inferior_decorator]

Giving me wistful mid-tempo Faces vibes, one of my fave genres

[@tmcmojo2292]

The kid with the miller lite is the best!!!

[@bolerkins]

I'm old and this short and sweet tune is solid gold !

[@ShaneOConnorRec]

This is premium

[@b-rock-1000]

really really enjoyed this one, gents. What a great tune and a fun video. The vibes are gold.

[@lastnightoftheearth]

That beer clink was so aggressive but so friendly at the same time. These are some good dudes. 1:41

[@toshodaneski1554]

It has that `Mock Orange` feel to it :)

[@AE-hy4vf]

Sublime stuff is happening here.

[@robjordan2659]

Love this a lot

[@nuxetcrux]

Instant hit

[@slacktoryrecords4193]

I didn’t know the Barre Internationale was still open! And I walk through the damn EV every day. (And see Matt & his lady a lot.)

[@jpcastrianni]

It moved down the street a few years ago.

[@robertschwan2022]

Wonderful song. Beautiful lyrics. Thanks fellas.

[@gaulpict]

Such a tidy song (yeah the video redux is class too)

[@oyemimelaza]

This is giving me really rad Pavement vibes. Oh, man. I can feel the nostalgia washing over me now.

[@BenjaminDaniels-c9q]

@@oyemimelaza Wtf. How?

[@oyemimelaza]

@@BenjaminDaniels-c9q Not the sharpest tool in the shed, are ya?

[@BenjaminDaniels-c9q]

@@oyemimelaza This is nothing like Pavement. You're a wannabe.

[@oyemimelaza]

@@BenjaminDaniels-c9q LMAO. You're pathetic.

[@slacktoryrecords4193]

Sweeney wrote it and supposedly it sounds like Big Star. Whatever

[@GastMusike]

I love this song, everything about it.

[@chrisoconnor8542]

Love it, great song fellas.

[@jeffess2571]

Sounds awesome!Two great songs,two videos.So far so good.Can’t wait for the album.

[@jamiehexum5905]

Matt Sweeney is so fucking dope.

[@TheSavageGospel]

Amazing tribute to an amazing guy! Great work fellas! 👍🏻👍🏻 Waiting on a friend indeed! 😢

[@stevielightnin9771]

I love that bar.

[@kickstartonly]

Actually amazing! 🖤

[@BenjaminDaniels-c9q]

Come out, come out wherever you are.

[@666lenn]

The perfect life❤

[@davidjones8733]

This is great!

[@dixiefarthing3427]

This is giving off The Band vibes.

[@iggypyro78]

Fantastic.

[@VCV95]

Damn good y'all.

[@rettsmithmusic]

so f'ing good

[@jonaswilsonmusic]

The coolest dudes in the world in the same band??!!!??? Omg so good!

[@rickg8015]

All we need now is Uncle Bob (Pollard) doing some guest vox too since Sweeney played with GbV some time ago too..

[@Raiyne123]

This song is so fucking cool man

[@andrewsnell1170]

Love the I-Bar! Time to swing by again!!

[@ST-xg3gy]

Love it! Homage to the greatest video ever made!👍 Malkmus as Keith is the best!

[@solidgoldsupermarket]

Whatta vibe

[@jmasta3500]

Waiting for a Friend