Kneecap have shared the music video for “Sayōnara,” a new song made in collaboration with Orbital’s Paul Hartnoll. Derry Girls actor Jamie Lee O’Donnell stars in the video, which is directed by Finn Keenan. Watch that below.
“I had the best time filming the ‘Sayōnara’ music video,” Jamie Lee O’Donnell said in a press release. “Not only is it a massive banger of a track, but the intense yet euphoric video is sure to be remembered. The creativity and vision of director, Finn, created a fantastic environment for us all to create something really special. I was delighted to have been asked to be involved in this project especially as I am already a huge fan of Kneecap’s music and an admirer of their work overall.”
Last week, Kneecap were forced to cancel a sold-out, 15-date tour of the United States, due, they said, to Mo Chara’s forthcoming court appearance in London. The highly contested terror charge relates to his alleged display of a Hezbollah flag at a 2024 concert; Kneecap have since said they do not support Hezbollah or Hamas. (The “Sayōnara” single artwork is adorned with the phrase “Free Mo Chara.”) The group’s four Canadian shows are set to go ahead, along with European dates.
Read Shaad D’Souza’s review of a recent Kneecap show in London, “Kneecap Live Review: Beer, Baggies, and a Little Revolution.”
