Watch the awesomely dark new video by Courtesans

As seen on Kerrang! Check out the “awesomely dark” new music video by hotly tipped London alt rock group Courtesans.

Courtesans explain,“‘Mesmerise’ is about being entranced so deeply that you lose yourself and forget who you are,”they explain. “You want this. You believe you need this. It becomes your first thought in the morning and the last thought before you fall asleep. You lose your identity. The desire fills your dreams and finally becomes you.”

“We want more women to pick up instruments. Be musicians, tour managers, sound engineers etc and say **** it! Don’t leave it up to the boys, but do not dumb down your femininity to be respected, be yourself and be free! We want to not only encourage women in music but for more men to accept that it is ok to look up to female artists.”

Courtesans new EP ‘Better Safe Than Sober’ is out 31st March.

On tour:

18th February – London – Electrowerkz
22nd February – Leeds – Lending Room
23rd February – Edinburgh – Bannermans
24th February – Glasgow – Ivory Blacks
25th February – Newcastle- Think Tank
3rd March – Southend On Sea – Chinnerys
17th March – Southampton – Talking Heads
1st April – Manchester – Ruby Lounge
5th May – Brighton – Green Door Store
23rd July – Gloucester, Amplified Festival