Archive for May 9th, 2012

Roscoe ‘Lowlands’ by Norman Bates

The video for Lowlands, second single from the debut album of Belgian band Roscoe, is the disturbing story of a boy embroiled in a brutal world of streetfighting for money at the behest of his father. It’s powerfully told by Norman Bates – that’s a new team comprised of Inti Calfat and Dirk Verheye, two [...]

Venilio Evangelista Pan ‘Estrilio’ by Sebastian Thiel

Sebastian Thiel’s promo for Lisbon-born singer Venilio Evangelista Pan was shot in the basement of a London cafe with moody lighting and cool photography from DP Amarjeet Singh – via his trusty Canon 7D. Venilio Evangelista Pan Estrilio (Quartierfrancais) Director: Sebastian Thiel Cinematography: Amarjeet Singh Assistant Director: Abiola Rufai

Tenacious D ‘Rize Of The Fenix’ by DANIELS

Following the (very real) box office bombing of their movie The Pick Of Destiny, Tenacious D, living up to their name, are back… But if the story of Jack and Kyle reuniting the band was told in the video for To Be The Best, catastrophe remains close – thanks to the young masters of chaos [...]

Man Like Me ‘Squeeze’ by Adam Powell

Taking a comedy break from his recent work, Adam Powell delivers this assault on the senses for Man Like Me’s Squeeze. The Streets’ Mike Skinner has been tweeting rave reviews for the promo which features bizarre rituals, a band member in a freezer, hospital trollies, a vicar and an alien… Man Like Me Squeeze Director: [...]

Alan Wilkis ‘Shadow’ by Ryan O’Hara Theisen

Shot on the Canon 7D and 5D, Ryan O’Hara Theisen’s promo for Brooklyn-based Alan Wilkis is a trip back to 1979. As seen through the eyes of an introverted photo assistant, ‘Daniel’ becomes obsessed with a nude model when she arrives on set. Which leads him into all sorts of trouble… Alan Wilkis ft Lyrics [...]

The Donots ‘Come Away With Me’ by Magnus Härdner

Shot just outside Lisbon in Portugal, Magnus Härdner goes for a frolic in the sea with The Donots in his charming promo for their new single Come Away With Me. “The Donots wanted to go somewhere hot,” explains Magnus. “The brief said sun, sand and waves. But when we arrived the weather took a turn [...]