Just in time for the pride, we’re excited to share the exclusive premiere of the indie-pop band Bandits on the Run’s video from “She’s The Queen”.
Originally written as an uplifting love letter to the inspiring people in the lives of the band members, the song takes on new meaning in the drag-centric music video, directed by SRDA and shot by Austin Nunes.
“The last live show the Bandits attended before the pandemic was a local drag show in Nashville, and over the past year we have been constantly moved, inspired and energized by the resilience of the drag community,” explains the group. “‘She’s The Queen’ is a celebration of the tenacity, adaptability and passion of drag artists around the world who have kept us entertained and smiling during some of our darkest days.”
In addition to NY Drag Stars Junior Mintt, Blake Deadly, Luxx Noir London and Oliver Herface, the group also recruited artists from all over the world, resulting in “a beautiful drag fantasia for the ages”, raising funds for the #saveourspaces fund, which provides direct financial support to cruising spots and other queer nightlife spaces that have been affected by the pandemic.
Blake Deadly says, “We see a lot of so-called ‘allies’ using gay people as a marketing tool during Pride Month, but the bandits have chosen to put queens first and immerse themselves in our world. They also showed their commitment to us through their donation campaign for the Save Our Spaces fund. “
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