Snacks at Midnight's new music video, murals on Main; plus, new music!

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BATTLE OF THE BAND

Spokane's Snacks at Midnight may have taken home the title of Best Local Band (Mostly Originals) in this year's Inlander Best Of Reader's Poll, but the rock group is still out there fighting. Literally. The band's new video for "F— You" finds SaM's members disconnecting from the digital world to attempt to thwart the plans of corporate overlords trying to implant thought-monitoring chips in people's brains by facing off against security forces in a Scott Pilgrim vs. the World-inspired battle. While the new tune might lean a bit heavily on a certain noted Rage Against the Machine refrain, it showcases SaM's upbeat and catchy alt-rock that'll be found on their anticipated upcoming album, What You Think You Want. (SETH SOMMERFELD)

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MURAL MAKERS

The Community Building continues to live up to its name after announcing a new partnership with local artists to beautify an alley between Browne and Division streets, just south of and parallel to Main Avenue. Starting on June 24, five artists — Amber Hoit, Daniel Lopez (pictured), Brittany Trambitas, Danielle Davis and Desire McGinn — will begin painting murals there in the theme of "beauty." The plan is to repaint the murals every two years, keeping up with themes of renewal and community. The public is invited to watch the artists work on their murals from June 24 to July 10, and then celebrate the unveiling of the new public art with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and barbecue party on July 11 from noon to 4 pm. (MADISON PEARSON)

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THIS WEEK'S PLAYLIST

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Noteworthy new music arriving in stores and online on May 17.

BILLIE EILISH, HIT ME HARD AND SOFT

The pop superstar isn't releasing any singles from her third LP early because she wants folks to listen to the album as a whole. Much like Billie, that rocks. Long live the album!

CAGE THE ELEPHANT, NEON PILL

It's a big week for acts who'll be playing summer shows in Spokane to release records. In addition to Cage the Elephant, also check out new LPs from Blitzen Trapper, Slash, and Mat Kearney.

NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK, STILL KIDS

No, quinquagenarians, you are not. (SETH SOMMEFELD)