Blondie Releases "Doom Or Destiny" Video

Blondie Releases Irreverent, Politically & Socially-Charged Video with Joan Jett

Blondie have released their irreverent video for “Doom Or Destiny,” the opening track on their acclaimed 11^th studio album Pollinator.

“There are flickers of ‘Heart of Glass’ [in ‘Long Time’] – driving, distorted guitars, and quickstep drums.” – New York Times

“[‘Fun’ is] a modern twist on the bands sleek disco-funk, blending a four-on-the-floor groove with pulsating electronic flourishes.” – Rolling Stone

“[‘Fun’ is] a disco-heavy new wave track that recalls the Blondie of yesteryear.” – NPR

“…echoes the rhythms, licks, and production tricks from the band’s ’80s new wave prime, only to get tweaked with fresh flourishes” – Entertainment Weekly

“[Pollinator is] a showcase for Debbie Harry’s versatile, supremely grounded voice and style” – Pitchfork

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“Doom Or Destiny” sets an agenda in true Blondie style and brings together music icons Debbie Harry and Joan Jett for a potent pairing – the results are both provocative and hilarious. Inspired by the current political landscape and social turmoil across the globe, the video sees Debbie and Joan (on backing vocals) taking over a news broadcast, loaded with apocalyptic weather reports, feminist statements, satirical fake news and a presidential sock puppet receiving comeuppance. Director Rob Roth produces a fierce and fun, female-driven ode to the punk era. Written by Blondie co-founders Chris Stein and Debbie Harry, “Doom or Destiny” is loaded with commentary on today’s state of affairs through a lens that only Blondie can create.

“We wanted to comment on the bizarre state of media and news in the current political ‘idiocracy’ we are watching play out in real time and create our own news channel that dealt with current issues such as the environmental collapse, fossil fuels, bee population decline, global warming, sexism, patriarchy, Trump and Russia, feminism, consumerism, the marketing of war and more,” says Debbie Harry.

“Blondie – Debbie, Chris, Clem and everybody have been my friends for more decades than I care to admit. They have their own style and were pioneers of the modern age of punk and rock. I am so proud to have been invited to contribute to ‘Doom or Destiny’, I love the music and I love the message,” says Joan Jett.