EGZOZ Released Video For “Smoking Jacket”

EGZOZ released a video for a title track from their debut full-length, Smoking Jacket, released on vinyl via Object Records on May 31st, 2023.

The album’s artwork prominently features a tailored smoking jacket made from a scanned and enlarged cigarette pack, designed by Sollars and worn by the band and models. The photoshoot became the music video for Smoking Jacket. 

The video was directed and written by EGZOZ, filmed by photographer Emre Başak, and edited by Chris Sollars. Smoking Jacket models Ayberk Çanakçı, Büşra Tunç, Eda Sütunç and EGZOZ.

EGZOZ is an international art rock band, comprised of vocalist Archie McKay (formerly of The Young Shaven, A Tension, & Erase Errata), Turkish drummer & vocalist Erdem Eroglu, and SF guitarist & vocalist Chris Sollars (Sollar$ & Skullture). All songs written & recorded by Egzoz in Istanbul at North Studio & Gate 27, Nov 2021. Mixed by Eric Bauer & Chris Sollars. Mastered by Carl Saff. Pressed: PROF SNY.

“Smoking Jacket” is a mesmerizing collection of 12 fuzzed-out songs that take listeners on a narrative-driven journey through the surreal streets and vibrant clubs of Istanbul.