In anticipation of their new record Shapeshifter II: Outbreak, TAUK have shared the sci-fi inspired music video for the album track “Checkmate.”

In a recent interview with Jambands.com, bassist Charlie Dolan confirmed that the band’s new record is a concept album, inspired by films like Ex Machina and shows like Stranger Things.

Guitarist Matt Jalbert echoes this idea when discussing the “Checkmate” video: “This is our first real look into the Shapeshifter universe. It’s creepy, funny, bizarre, there are elements of sci-fi… all ingredients that can be heard and felt in the music.”

Shapeshifter II: Outbreak will be released on September 28, and TAUK will be on the road this fall to support the release.

Check out TAUK’s tour dates and the video for “Checkmate” below:

TAUK Tour Dates
Sep 07 – Austin, TX – Waterloo Festival
Sep 08 – Morrison, CO – Red Rocks Amphitheatre (supporting STS9)
Sep 15 – Greenfield, MA – Wormtown Music Festival
Sep 21-Sep 22 – Thornville, OH – Resonance Music & Arts Festival
Sep 29 – Schuylkill Haven, PA – Meetings of the Minds
Oct 04 – Rochester, NY – The Music Hall Funk ‘n Waffles
Oct 05 – Burlington, VT – ArtsRiot ++
Oct 06 – New York, NY – Gramercy Theatre ^^
Oct 07 – Harrisburg, PA – Club XL %
Oct 10 – Lexington, KY – Cosmic Charlie’s +
Oct 11 – Knoxville, TN – Concourse @ The International +
Oct 12 – Athens, GA – Georgia Theatre +
Oct 13 – Charleston, SC – Charleston Pour House =
Oct 14 – Charleston, SC – Charleston Pour House ^
Oct 17 – Huntsville, AL – Sidetracks Music Hall +
Oct 18 – New Orleans, LA – Tipitina’s +
Oct 19 – Houston, TX – The Secret Group +
Oct 20 – Dallas, TX – Club Dada +
Oct 21 – Fayetteville, AR – George’s Majestic Lounge +
Oct 24 – Phoenix, AZ – Last Exit Live &
Oct 25 – Los Angeles, CA – Lodge Room &
Oct 26 – Santa Cruz, CA – The Catalyst (Atrium) &
Oct 27 – Berkeley, CA – Cornerstone Berkeley &
Oct 31 – Bend, OR – Volcanic Theatre Pub &
Nov 01 – Eugene, OR – Wildcraft Cider Works &
Nov 02 – Seattle, WA – Nectar Lounge &
Nov 03 – Portland, OR – Star Theater &
Nov 06 – Missoula, MT – Top Hat Lounge &
Nov 07 – Bozeman, MT – The Filling Station &
Nov 08 – Salt Lake City, UT – The State Room &
Nov 09 – TBA
Nov 10 – Winter Park, CO – Ullrs Tavern &
Nov 13 – St. Louis, MO – Old Rock House &
Nov 14 – Indianapolis, IN – The Hi-Fi &
Nov 15 – Louisville, KY – Headliners Music Hall &
Nov 16 – Cleveland, OH – Beachland Ballroom &
Nov 17 – Buffalo, NY – Buffalo Iron Works &
Jan 15-Jan 21 – Jam Cruise 17 – Port of Miami, FL

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