After captivating listeners with their debut album, released on October 13 last year, Australian darlings Teenage Joans has launched an indie horror film inspired by their record, welcome, The Rot That Grows Inside My Chest (The Film). Directed by Jamie Al Kayyali, the short film, which runs just over 20 minutes, was completed self-funded and written by the duo.
In the enchanting world of Rotland, Cahli Blakers and Tahlia Borg—portraying themselves—embark on a whimsical yet cautionary journey, with hues of red and purple painting the landscape. The adventure unfolds in Chapter 1: Superglue, where an advertisement for candy apple pills promises an irresistible “sugar rush you CAN’T come back from!” As their own track, “Superglue,” sets the tone, the duo encounters the Easter Bunny (portrayed by Blakers) and the Tooth Fairy (portrayed by Borg) amid a surreal sonic fog.
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Their fantastical tale delves into the mysteries of forbidden fruits among other sweet things, including the tantalizing candy apples, with the soundtrack of the same namesake, “Candy Apple,” echoing their exploration. Welcome to their magical world, where welcome, The Rot That Grows Inside My Chest (The Film) invites viewers to join the adventure and uncover the hidden secrets within. Dive headfirst into Teenage Joans’ mini film below.
Kicking off on March 14 in Detroit, MI, Teenage Joans will hit the road supporting NOAHFINNCE across North America. You can check out their full touring schedule below and get tickets here.
Tour Dates:
- March 14—Detroit, MI @ The Loving Touch
- March 15—Cleveland, OH @ Mahall’s
- March 16—Toronto, ON @ Velvet Underground
- March 18—Boston, MA @ Brighton Music Hall
- March 19—NYC, NY @ Gramercy Theatre
- March 20—Hamden, CT @ The Space Ballroom
- March 22—Philadelphia, PA @ Foundry
- March 23—Washington, DC @ Union Stage
- March 24—Charlotte, NC @ The Underground
- March 26—Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade @ Hell
- March 27—Orlando, FL @ The Social
- March 29—Houston, TX @ HOB @ Bronze Peacock
- March 30—San Antonio, TX @ The Rock Box
- March 31—Fort Worth, TX @ Tulips
- April 2—Phoenix, AZ @ Walter Studios
- April 3—Anaheim, CA @ Chain Reaction
- April 4—Berkeley, CA @ Cornerstone
- April 6—Portland, OR @ Hawthorne
- April 7—Seattle, WA @ The Croc
- April 9—Salt Lake City, UT @ Soundwell
- April 10—Denver, CO @ Bluebird
- April 12—Chicago, IL @ Bottom Lounge
- April 13—Minneapolis, MN @ Fine Line
