Brian Quinn has released the official music video for his debut Dark Country single, “Until Fall.” A sweeping, cinematic journey through isolation, perseverance, and redemption, the video marks a bold new chapter for the acclaimed guitarist and songwriter, revealing a deeply personal artistic vision shaped by decades of life on the road.
Directed by longtime friend James Callahan of Camp Rattler Media, “Until Fall” follows a lone traveler navigating a harsh, post-apocalyptic landscape in search of his way home. The narrative serves as a powerful metaphor for Quinn’s own path—years of relentless touring, self-discovery, and ultimately finding his way back to what matters most.
“The broader vision for the song, the video, and really this entire project was the concept of being isolated in the wilderness,” says Quinn. “It reflects my years of traveling and touring the world and the difficult journey of finding your way back to a place where everything makes sense again—back to home.”
A Visual Journey Through Pennsylvania
The video transforms Pennsylvania’s diverse landscapes into an integral extension of the story. The sweeping expanse of the Grand Parade at Valley Forge National Historical Park, the rugged terrain of Frances Slocum State Park near Quinn’s hometown in the Scranton/Wyoming Valley region, and the gritty industrial atmosphere of Rotation Productions in Norristown each serve a distinct narrative purpose. Together, they reflect the hardships, obstacles, and resilience at the heart of “Until Fall.”
These locations also mirror Quinn’s own Pennsylvania journey—from his upbringing in Northeastern Pennsylvania to the Philadelphia and Delaware Valley region he has called home for the past three decades—making the video’s search for reclamation and belonging feel all the more personal.
“The overall message is that no matter how far away you stray from home—from everything you know to be good and true—there is always a path back,” Quinn explains. “Like the saying goes, ‘The journey out of the woods is as long as the journey in.’ This video is a visual representation of that idea.”
Embracing Bleakness to Tell the Story
Filmed over the past year in consistently bleak weather conditions, the production leaned into nature’s unpredictability to heighten the emotional impact. Gray skies, muddy trails, steep climbs, and unforgiving landscapes became characters in their own right, reinforcing the themes of struggle and resilience that define “Until Fall.”
“Every shoot day had terrible weather,” Quinn laughs. “We kept joking that the weather was actually perfect because it helped communicate the bleakness of the character’s situation. It became an essential part of the story.”
Defining a Signature Dark Country Sound
“Until Fall” marks a significant artistic departure for Quinn, best known as the lead guitarist for multi-platinum rock band Candlebox, with whom he recorded five albums and toured internationally alongside artists including Bush, Three Doors Down, and Jerry Cantrell. Here, Quinn steps into the spotlight with his signature Dark Country sound—a compelling blend of hard rock, blues, and country-rock that trades polished radio trends for raw, unfiltered honesty.
The experience of filming “Until Fall” also represented a shift in Quinn’s relationship with visual media.
“I actually enjoyed making this video,” he says. “That’s something I never expected to say. Having one of my oldest friends directing me made everything feel natural and organic. And having been in some commercials as a kid, filming ‘Until Fall’ brought the fun back into it for me and reminded me why visual storytelling can be such a powerful extension of music.”
Every Frame Built Around Emotion
Every frame of “Until Fall” was meticulously crafted to complement the song’s emotional depth. From wardrobe and makeup to editing, color grading, and scene transitions, Quinn and Callahan approached the production with the same level of detail and intention that shaped the songwriting and recording process.
“I hope audiences can feel the range of emotions in both the song and the video,” Quinn says. “Every detail is deliberate. In the end, we’re entertainers, and I want people to have four minutes where everything else fades away and they’re fully immersed in the experience.”
Recorded at a Legendary Studio
Recorded at the legendary Studio 4 in Conshohocken, PA—home to artists such as Bob Dylan, Billy Joel, Anthrax, and Lauryn Hill—“Until Fall” showcases Quinn’s evolution as an artist while preserving the authenticity and emotional honesty that have defined his decades-long career.
Already earning praise for its “assertive pivot that trades polished radio trends for raw, unfiltered honesty” (Eric Apler), “Until Fall” stands as both a powerful introduction to Quinn’s Dark Country era and a deeply human story about losing and finding one’s way.
The official music video for “Until Fall” is available at “Until Fall” Official Music Video.
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