Carriers has released new single “Motion,” a track off their debut album Every Time I Feel Afraid, out May 2nd via Brassland (This Is The Kit, Bartees Strange). Ahead of the LP’s release, the project of Ohio native Curt Kiser, has shared a Romain Mayambi directed video for “Motion.” The song also features Bryan Devendorf (The National), Benjamin Lanz (Beirut, The National), and Dave Hartley (The War on Drugs).

The music video for “Motion,” directed by fellow Cincinnatian Romain Mayambi, follows Kiser around his hometown, where people all over the city — in stairwells, bleachers, or on the train — are clad in bright red and denim, continuously moving around him. It’s just another example of Carriers’ deep Cincinnati roots.

Of today’s track, Kiser says: “’Motion’ is about pushing through tough times and taking action when things feel impossible. It’s a song for those feeling lost, reminding them that there are better days ahead …‘Motion’ is about taking the leap despite fear and uncertainty. The first step can make all the difference.”

The soul of Every Time I Feel Afraid is one that reckons with the realities and hardships of a life spent running down a dream. “It’s a kind of mantra I used to get through a really hard week,” Kiser explains. “While driving, my partner and I were hit by a drunk driver, then assaulted by the guy who hit us. A few days later my van got robbed in Chicago while I was on a short run of shows between Ohio and Illinois. We borrowed some gear, got through the gig, and I returned home. My laptop was one of the things stolen, so I knocked out the title track on an old Fostex multi-track borrowed from a friend.”

Alongside today’s release, Carriers also announces special partnerships with two essential Cincinnati civic institutions: a vinyl preorder of the album in partnership with Cincy’s iconic Shake It! Records as well as an album release show at the historic and beloved Woodward Theater on May 24.

Carriers
Every Time I Feel Afraid
Tracklist
Brassland

In My Head
Motion
Sometimes
Blurry Eyes
Every Time I Feel Afraid
Share Some Wine
Mixed Emotions
Every Time The Sun Comes Up (Sharon Van Etten cover)
Be The One

pre-order Every Time I Feel Afraid here
pre-order tickets for Carriers HERE