Haunting, lo-fi outfit Lower Dens has released an awesomely bizarre video for “Candy,” the latest single from the band’s Nootropics album out now on Ribbon Music.  Directed by comedian/artist Alan Resnick, the clip takes a chance on making zip lines artful and cultish themes.

The band also announced last week that they’ll be joining  Grizzly Bear on a handful for North American shows.  Dates below.

08/11 – Saint Malo, France – La Route du Rock  festival
08/12 – Paris, France – LaPlage
08/13 – Amsterdam, Netherlands – Paradiso
08/14 – Koln, Germany – Blue Shell
08/15 – Nijmegen, Netherlands – Merleyn
08/16 – London, England – Hoxton Bar & Grill
08/17 – Powys, UK – Green Man Festival
08/18 – Hasselt, Belgium – Pukkelpop Festival
9/30 – Chicago, IL – Riviera Theater *
10/01 – Minneapolis, MN – First Avenue *
10/04 – Portland, OR – Keller Auditorium *
10/05 – Seattle, WA – Paramount Theatre *
10/06 – Vancouver, BC – Commodore Ballroom *
10/07 – Vancouver, BC – Commodore Ballroom *
10/09 – Oakland, CA – Fox Theater *
10/12 – Los Angeles, CA – Greek Theater *
12/06 – London, UK – The Forum
12/07-09 – Camber Sands, UK – ATP

* w/ Grizzly Bear