The Architects
“The narrative of the song is supposed to be more broad than my own personal experience, but having Crohn’s Disease for most of my life certainly figures in to the storyline considerably,” explains vocalist Brandon Phillips, describing his hatred toward the commercialization of the healthcare system. “I am supposed to be made to feel like a patient, but instead I feel like a target market for whichever pharmacological contrivance is being pushed this week. Anyone who has ever been treated for depression should be able to relate to the molten rage and resentment that occurs when you realize that your drug therapies are not only keeping you from feeling depressed, they are also keeping you from feeling human.”
Directed by Dallas Henry and Jason Cantu, the “Pills” video was shot in and around The Karl Menninger Clinic in Topeka, Kansas, which was once a fully operational psychiatric hospital but now is abandoned and severely dilapidated. “If you happen to be into the history of Psychology, Dr. Menninger and the hospital that bore his name are pretty notable. My grandfather was actually a student of Dr. Menninger and worked out there for a few years back when sociopaths were still being given lobotomies and getting smothered to death with their pillows by big Native Americans,” Brandon half-heartedly jokes.
In addition to debuting the video for “Pills”, The Architects will also be joining Authority Zero for a run of dates in August. Dates are:
Aug 19 The Tonic Bar Reno, NV
Aug 22 El Corazon Seattle, WA
Aug 26 Mesa Theatre Grand Junction, CO
Aug 27 Aggie Theatre Ft. Collins, CO
Aug 28 Bluebird Theatre Denver, CO
Aug 29 Green Light Tavern Pueblo, CO
Aug 30 Launch Pad Albuquerque, NM
