“Are We Having Fun Yet?” is what Definitely Maybe is asking everyone. The Chicago act has debuted their new music video for the track, which features a bubblegum pink and black motif throughout. Much like those colors complement each other, the chemistry between the band is undeniable while watching the energetic performance.
“This video wrestles with the question ‘Is it more fun to actually do the thing or to watch someone else do the thing?’” the band explains. They pose the question of being content and voyeuristic to others doing work or living the life you want to live: “The video is both bright and sterile, playful and minimal, fun and aggressive—just like the song.”
Sitting in front of a vintage TV, watching their video, and rocking out, lends to the message of the song even with the irony of how lively the tune is, overall. Vocalist Courtney Clinkert performs like a firecracker to the band, which would make anyone wonder why they’re sitting around, instead of jumping around to jam out.
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In 2023, they released “One More Night,” about Clinkert’s sister, who passed away due to suicide. The message of the song, and the act’s mission statement, is to get through to tomorrow to see what the next day holds. It made a lasting impact on listeners, garnering over 483,000 streams on Spotify and five million views on TikTok.
Fans can experience Definitely Maybe live on their upcoming Midwest tour with High Wire, Gold Steps, and MKNLY. The group will also be performing at Chicago’s Snüzfest in mid-February. You can find tickets on their site, and check out their performance dates below.
Tour Dates:
- Jan. 26—Cudahy, WI @ X-Ray Arcade^!+
- Jan. 27—Chicago, IL @ Bottom Lounge!^+
- Feb. 16—Detroit, MI @ Corktown Tavern
- Feb. 17—Chicago, IL @ Beat Kitchen (Snüzfest)*
*Festival Appearance
!With High Wire
^With Gold Steps
+With MKNLY
