The songtitle was presumably Sam Crack’s inspiration to make a video where the Stricken City singer paints herself out of the picture. It’s a strong idea, neatly executed. And it had to be neat: there probably wasn’t much leeway if black paint ended up in the wrong spot at the wrong time. So nice one [...]
Omaha Bitch’s Orgasmic Troopers kicked off BUG 10 – the ‘Directors Cut’ played at the BFI Southbank last night – which is sort of apt, as it really does kick off in this video, directed by Les Messieurs and members of the band. It’s the follow-up to the band’s naughty, provocative and ever so slightly [...]
A believable characterisation of modern young femalehood (and an enigmatic ending) gives Caswell’s video for Nick Harrison’s second single an edge – with a atmospheric look courtesy of Richard Mott’s photography. Caswell’s also been working on an interesting new line in dance promos. It’s the next new thing… [pay]Nick Harrison Something Special (Polydor) Prod Co: [...]
At times like these it’s good to see those wonderful folks in the City putting on a brave face and having some fun. Wiley’s team up with Mark Ronson and Daniel Merriweather for Cash In My Pocket sees Kim Gehrig taking up the reins once again, after the somewhat controversial promo for Wearing My Rolex. [...]
Davey Inc have added Blake Claridge to their directors’ roster. Formerly at his own outfit Middlefield Pictures, Blake has directed eye- catching vids for Winterkids, OX.EAGLE.LION.MAN and his flip- book video for Fox Cubs (pictured). He cut his teeth on a number of low/no budget projects, producing work for the likes of The Pipettes, The [...]
Their background in music, and their reputation for achieving the apparently insurmountable, meant that Diamond Dogs (that’s Phil Sansom and Olly Williams) were ideal candidates to make this kinetic viral to launch the new Nokia phone that may possibly revolutionise the music industry’s business model. And I’m not just talking about all the videos that [...]
Hip-hop meets Dead Of Night in this excellent piece made on a shoestring by London collective hitbyatruck. It features Canadian artist Josh Martinez recast as a ventriloquist’s dummy, enjoying the same twisted relationship with a dysfunctional ‘master’ that has productively engaged filmmakers down the years – but still most memorably in the classic Ealing portmanteau [...]
A few months back Seattle-based Matt Daniels of Thinklab directed an evocative portrait of American suburbia for Throw Me The Statues’ Lolita. Now Matt shows a wonderful facility for quickly-established drama once more with his new video for Damien Jurado – but this is way out of the comfort zone of the burbs. It’s a [...]
Cult Liverpool band Clinic present their current live show Planetarium of the Soul tonight at The Scala in London featuring mesmerizing live visuals created by Clemens Habicht, the director/designer/ illustrator who recently signed to Nexus. Clem will be mixing his visuals up live to Clinic’s performance in this exciting audio-visual show that precedes the release [...]
Unsigned band The Big Pink captured by unsigned director Rob Hawkins – but it’s properly stirring sex, drugs and rock & roll loucheness, delivered with super low-budget panache. The Big Pink Too Young To Love Director: Rob Hawkins DoP: Anthony Dalton Art director: Max Bellhouse Editor: Felix Boot
