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23 October 2026 – Giant Drag Release Song For My Funeral and Prepare a New Album
By Editorial Team - October 23, 2026
Summary
Annie Hardy's Giant Drag releases stripped-back acoustic single Song For My Funeral with an arm-wrestling video directed by Joe Cardamone ahead of a new LP.
Key Facts
- Giant Drag release intimate, stripped-back single 'Song For My Funeral'.
- Accompanied by a black-and-white arm-wrestling music video directed by Joe Cardamone.
- Cardamone is producing the band's forthcoming, unconfirmed studio album.
- Entities: Giant Drag, Annie Hardy, Joe Cardamone, The Icarus Line, Los Angeles
- Tags: giant-drag, annie-hardy, song-for-my-funeral, joe-cardamone, alternative-rock, acoustic, los-angeles
Los Angeles alternative-rock outfit Giant Drag have returned with "Song For My Funeral", an intimate, acoustic-led composition penned by frontwoman Annie Hardy. The release follows recent online confusion surrounding Hardy, shifting the focus firmly back onto her resonant, darkly comedic songwriting.
The track itself predates recent events, originating from a difficult personal experience involving threatening communications. While Hardy originally envisioned recording the song with a sweeping orchestral backing, she ultimately opted for a minimalist arrangement that allows her poignant voice and acoustic guitar to take centre stage.
The release is accompanied by a stark black-and-white music video directed by Joe Cardamone (formerly of The Icarus Line), depicting Hardy engaging in a series of arm-wrestling matches. Cardamone is also in the producer's chair for Giant Drag's forthcoming full-length album, marking their first major record in over a decade.
Through turbulent waters, Hardy's songwriting reminds listeners that a single acoustic guitar can hit with the impact of an entire orchestra. Check out more alternative rock updates in our indie rock catalog.