Craneium Post Video for New Single “The Flow of Time and Age”
The not-quite-underlying message of Craneium‘s new single, to appreciate the time you have because you’re not getting more than you get, resonates. To put it another way, ain’t none of us humans currently walking around on the planet getting any younger. Don’t waste your life, said the progressive melodic fuzz rockers.
On general principle, they’re probably right. There are arguments to be made for throwing yourself into a nihilistic existential chasm as well, I suppose.
You were there in November when the Turku, Finland, four-piece signed to Majestic Mountain and premiered the “Empty Palaces” video. “The Flow of Time and Age,” which you can see below, while at the bottom of the post you’ll find the clip for “Empty Palaces” and the stream of their 2024 album, Point of No Return (review here), which came out through The Sign.
They’re reportedly working their way toward a new LP — Fall? Winter? Early ’26? — which will be their fifth overall since 2016, and while I don’t know that they will, it would feel like a waste if “The Flow of Time and Age” and “Empty Palaces” weren’t on it. In the meantime, the video finds guitarist Martin Ahlö portraying himself aged, mirroring the song’s theme, and some light chicanery ensues, including at Craneium rehearsal. I won’t spoil it, but it all works out in the end.
Enjoy:
Craneium, “The Flow of Time and Age” official video
Craneium Share Music Video for “The Flow of Time and Age”
Finnish progressive heavy psychedelic rockers Craneium have just released a music video for their latest single “The Flow of Time and Age”, marking their second track under the Majestic Mountain Records banner.
Leaning heavily into their signature riff-laden fuzz and heavy rock energy, the song delves into themes of mortality and the quiet urgency of time slipping away.
Watch “The Flow of Time and Age” now!
“Finnish fuzz-rockers Craneium swear their guitarist Martin isn’t getting old, but the walker, the afternoon naps, and deep sighs suggest otherwise,” the band jokes. “The video is a tongue-in-cheek tribute to the fact that time waits for no one, but luckily fuzz pedals help soften the blow.”
“Lyrically, we’ve often returned to the subject of mortality and the choices that shape your life. You only get one,” reflects guitarist Martin Ahlö.
“Another track that we decided to save for later on. We felt like it could stand as a single on its own. It started out with an acoustic intro that turned into something else completely when the bass-riff came along. Droning guitars and dreamy mellotron-melodies on top. It’s different but definitely Craneium.” Shares guitarist/vocalist Andreas Kaján.
When on tour we listen to the classic Pink Floyd track “Time” a lot, and I think it is safe to say that “Flow of Time and Age” is a not so distant relative, musically and lyrically,” adds Martin.
“Our new track dives into the weight of memory, the slow collapse of what we hold dear, and tha/t urgent need to act before the moment slips away. It’s heavy, melodic, and it hits like a truth you weren’t ready to face.” Concludes drummer Joel Kronqvist.
To celebrate the release, Craneium have also announced a new European tour, kicking off this June. Check out the full itinerary below:
CRANEIUM – EUROPEAN TOUR 2025
5 JUNE – Copenhagen, DK @ Lygtens Kro (w/ Dunes, Grinding Eyes)
6 JUNE – Berlin, DE @ Pump Track (w/ Black Magic Tree, Zen Bison)
7 JUNE – Frankfurt am Main, DE @ Ponyhof (w/ The Black Cat’s Eye)
8 JUNE – Göppingen, DE @ Zille (w/ High Priest of Haze)
10 JUNE – Prague, CZ @ Sally O’Neals (w/ The Winter Sounds)
12 JUNE – Leipzig, DE @ Black Label
13 JUNE – Słupsk, PL @ Motor Rock Pub
14 JUNE – Łomża, PL @ Pub “Pod Ratuszem
With a new album in the works and live momentum building, Craneium are poised to bring their distinctive blend of progressive fuzz-rock to an even wider audience in 2025.
Craneium are:
Andreas Kaján – vocals, guitar and keys
Joel Kronqvist – drums and percussion
Jonas Ridberg – bass
Martin Ahlö – guitar
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