New Zealand's alternative pop band Yumi Zouma released their brand new album Truth or Consequences last month. Set against a vintage landscape and produced by the band, their Polyvinyl debut is a collection that embodies contemplation, duality and hard truths wrapped in soft aesthetic. 

In these uncertain times, the band has found solace through revisiting happier memories. Released today, the official music video for "Lonely After" reminds us of freely exploring the nature of our own backyards. Filmed in New Zealand by the Waimakariri River, Director Martin Sagadin shared the video was "inspired by Gwen Stefani’s sugary sweet early 2000s videos that were edited very rapidly and bombarded viewers with gorgeous images." Guitarist Josh Burgess explained further –

"Nostalgia has always been a big part of Yumi Zouma and that's mostly a result of the people we are. We all get high off of the rush that comes with remembering the intensity and ecstasy of 'yesterday' safe in the present. Our memories, stories, demos and each other are the only incomplete link back to the way things used to be which is magical in itself. 

Now more than ever it feels like we're all craving yesterday, skeptical of what tomorrow will bring as we patiently navigate these strange new times. For me, yesterday is very vivid. Christchurch, early February down by the Waimakariri River on the outskirts of town. The wind running off the river, through the trees, and into Christie's hair. The midday sun stinging the skin as I entertain our friends making the video with my best Mick Jagger impression and skills of doing handstands in loafers. 

These moments are precious, they suspend time so all that matters is the present.  I'm forever grateful to have the “Lonely After” video as my yesterday to get lost in. It reminds me to be present and hold everything that is dear that little bit closer in my head and my heart."