Mau Morgo directs a bruising exploration of authority and civil unrest for multi-disciplinary artist Blackhaine.The promo for Northside Needs Me is set against the backdrop of a city descending into chaos, and confronts the relationship between citizens and the authorities - a frenzy of breathless cinematography, relentless violence and passionate performance. Shot in Salford using handheld Sony cameras, action cams, and high-speed footage, Mau Morgo brings a raw intensity to the film and throws viewers into the thick of the action. At its centre is Blackhaine, who gives a physical and confrontational performance of the song. The film plays with the contradictions of violence and control, order and disorder, and the act of watching a society turn against itself.Amongst the smoke and aggression, Morgó finds a concern for the people who will inherit the consequences. Northside Needs Me is a reflection on the future as it is a confrontation with the present, It leaves a lingering question - what kind of world are we leaving behind for the next generation?

Conor Lee Butler has directed a stylish and atmospheric video for Derbyshire blues-rock outfit These Wicked Rivers, who recently topped the UK Rock chart with their latest album Fire And Folklore. For the video for Rise, young director Butler captures the independent spirit and musicality of the band who have gained a big following for their live shows, as they perform in woods and outside their campervan, while they travel to a an idyllic sun-kissed gathering.While making the video Butler was mentored by Andy Morahan - the music video directing legend who put Guns 'N Roses on the road to glory - who is currently shooting a documentary about These Wicked Rivers. And this video serves as an excellent introduction to the band - and the forthcoming doc.

Lubos Vacke has directed an unconventional promo for Czech alt-country outfit Frankie and the Deadbeats' new album Sometimes Drunk, Always Fucked Up: a comic tale where hardly any music is featured at all - and that's the point.Vacke's short film, co-written by him and Tomáš Novotný. You Are All Mine For The Night begins with a man (played by Kamal Boulema) preparing for a special moment of solitude at home - until the front doorbell rings. His girlfriend (Gabriela Chojnacki) has made an unexpected visit, interrupting his plans. We are about to find out how much this man will sacrifice to listen to Frankie & The Deadbeats’ new album. The director says that the inspiration for the film came from watching an interview with Henry Rollins, "about how important it is for people who love music to sit down and listen to a record. They look forward to it, plan for it, and want to enjoy it undisturbed."He adds: "We all have our own small rituals that mean the world to us while listening, and the people around us often don’t understand them. Bingo. Together with Tomáš Novotný, we translated that insight into a romantic relationship, where we put the characters in front of a question: what are they willing to sacrifice to be alone from time to time without ending up lonely?"