Parquet Courts Share New Song “Black Widow Spider,” Announce 2022 Tour Dates

With their new album Sympathy for Life only a month away, Parquet Courts have offered a new preview with the song “Black Widow Spider.” The Brooklyn indie rockers have also expanded on their 2021-2022 tour, offering a host of new North American dates.

The latest single finds Andrew Savage singing from the perspective of someone experiencing devastating heartbreak. “I’m trying to forget about someone I love,” he croons, “I’m trying to leave a person behind.” This leads to a novel solution: death by poisonous arachnid. “Climb, climb, climb into me black widow spider,” he wails.

In a statement, he said, “I told [producer] Rodaidh McDonald that I wanted to find a sound that was equal parts Can, Canned Heat and This Heat. He was really into that and probably took some glee in having such a bizarre challenge.”

The song comes with a claymation music video directed by Shayne Ehman. It shows Gumby-esque figures performing the song, as well as an artist — you can tell because of the beret — tormented by visions of the person they lost. Check out Parquet Courts “Black Widow Spider” below.

Additionally, the band has greatly expanded the 2022 portion of their 2021-2022 North American tour. There are new stops in the south, midwest, Canada, and Europe, as well as a swing through California and multiple shows in New York. Peep the full itinerary after the jump.