Barnett<\/strong>.<\/p>\nThe title Instrument Of War<\/strong> was inspired by a quote from Pablo<\/strong> Picasso<\/strong>, shared by Jesse<\/strong> Barnett<\/strong> during the tour:\u00a0\u201cNo, painting is not done to decorate apartments. It is an instrument of war for attack and defense against the enemy.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\nSpeaking about the new single, Zelli<\/strong> and Jesse<\/strong> Barnett<\/strong> says, \u201cwe both felt like we related to this quote. Our music isn\u2019t just some shit to put on in the background. It\u2019s something real that comes from a real place and it\u2019s meant to attack the things that divide us and defend all the things that bring us together.<\/em><\/p>\nPALEFACE SWISS<\/strong> has generally avoided taking explicit political positions \u2013 especially given how complex things are today. But Doctors Without Borders<\/strong>\/M\u00e9decins Sans Fronti\u00e8res (MSF)<\/strong> provides care to people affected by conflict, disease outbreaks, natural and human-made disasters, and mental health crises. That kind of direct, human-first action is something we deeply respect.<\/em><\/p>\nThat said, both STICK TO YOUR GUNS<\/strong> and PALEFACE SWISS<\/strong> share clear values. As we mentioned, we stand for what\u2019s right \u2013 whether that means supporting mental health (a core focus for PALEFACE<\/strong> SWISS<\/strong>) or speaking out against oppression and violence. For those who know our bands, this song already carries those messages. That\u2019s why it felt like the right vehicle for something bigger, and why it made sense to use it to give back.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\nThe track was recorded with producer and manager Marco<\/strong> Bayati<\/strong>, and mixed by Florent Salfati<\/strong> of LANDMVRKS<\/strong>. The accompanying video was directed by Kriss Jakob<\/strong>.<\/p>\nWatch the official music video for Instrument Of War here:<\/strong><\/p>\n