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Ikki Dhesi

Following his directing debut with (pls) set me on fire, Enter Shikari frontman Rou Reynolds directs aits sequel - another&nbsp;strongly conceptual performance video - for It Hurts.From the claustrophobic locked-off shot in his previous outing, Reynolds employs another largely one-take approach, but allows the camera to roam across a large space in which a number of random dramatic vignettes are playing out - all of which have big consequences for the participants.“In typical Shikari fashion, I threw myself in at the deep end with directing, and decided to shoot two videos in one day," explains Reynolds of the making of this and the previous video. “It was an incredibly intense experience, but we had a super-talented, passionate, focused team, and were able to get a great result.“Personally, I found it rewarding to see my ideas brought to life and create a narrative connecting the two videos. I love the attention to detail that directing allowed, and the ability to bring some of the song’s themes to life in more depth.”

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Murdo Hepburn

Kitty Cowell

Rou Reynolds

Lily Roberts

Kode

Ryan Delahunty

Thomas English

Nathan Killham

Liz Adeleye

Ty Hack

Rob Hawkins

Joe Salkey

Lauren Jeffery

Nathan Greenwood

George Neave

Coffee & TV

Ed Chambers

Rock

Enter Shikari 'It Hurts' by Rou Reynolds

Enter Shikari - It Hurts - (Official Video)

Cauty Brothers directs an rip-roaring performance promo for Arrdee's latest banger.&nbsp;The video&nbsp;for Loser sees the camera rotate around Arrdee in several minimalist studio vignettes, watching his previous videography on screen, fighting in a boxing ring and sitting atop a mountain of empty moving boxes - perhaps suggesting that he is here to stay, and not going anywhere.The slick aesthetic is paired with frenetic, dynamic cinematography, which amps up the action and reflects Arrdee's angry posture on Loser, as he dismisses all&nbsp;the haters.It's the result&nbsp;of a new directing collaboration, where Harry Cauty - signed to KODE as a solo director - teams up with his brother Alfie,&nbsp;blending their styles and vision&nbsp;to&nbsp;embark on a&nbsp;partnership exclusively directing music videos through the production company.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Natalie Ruvimbo

Ede Dugdale

Cauty Brothers

Andre Wooz

Mouthpiece

John Hassay

Jack Cullis

Tom O’keefe

Jordan Rowley

Kashman Harris

Chris Froggy

Eyaz Chishty

Eddie Melbourne

Joe Munro

Hannah Sorcha

Paige Cole

Kaz Ove

Karol Cybulski

CHEAT

Hip Hop

Arrdee 'Loser' by Cauty Brothers

ARRDEE - LOSER (OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO)

Enter Shikari frontman Rou Reynolds makes his video directing debut with this powerful one-take&nbsp;promo for the band's new single, (pls) set me on fire.&nbsp;The video sees the band perform&nbsp;in an effervescent setup towards the back of an industrial location, whilst a vintage TV displays retro graphics and animated lyrics from the track on screen in the foreground.&nbsp;It's a simple yet strikingly effective&nbsp;idea, that showcases the band at their best, and uses clever composition and lighting to keep eyes darting between the two positions on-screen, in a captivating ping-pong match for viewers'&nbsp;attention.[imgtoken data:1]So a lyric video for the track may not be required. But with Reynolds breaking out of the performance near the end, to write in a notebook and then wander distractedly off-screen, suggests there is still more to come. Indeed, that is confirmed by Reynolds himself."I wanted this video - my first foray into directing! - to feel minimal and uncomplicated, but at the same time full of dynamism, and therefore the polar opposite of the next video, which is a&nbsp;bewildering romp through surrealism," he says."So there’s a simplicity here, a willingness to let the raw energy of the performance be the focus, untainted by effects or complex editing. But it&nbsp;should also be mentioned that the main function of this video is really just to set up the next one…"&nbsp;

Katie Dymmock

Enter Shikari '(pls) set me on fire' by Rou Reynolds

Enter Shikari - (pls) set me on fire - (Official Video)

Otis Dominique and RAYE co-direct the dazzling&nbsp;promo for new track Escapism.&nbsp;Capturing the brutality of post break-up blues and the hedonistic need to escape&nbsp;the reality of being dumped, the video follows the artist as she turns to partying, drinks, drugs and any excuse to forget the heartbreak that's ripping through her.&nbsp;Using a mix of camera techniques and a blurred amalgam of effects, bright lights and a non-linear timeline, it's a bold, unabashed vision that complements the punchy track.&nbsp;[imgtoken data:1]"We worked really hard to create an honest depiction of where I was at that time in my life,” explains RAYE. “It was fun and wild. We shot it over a couple of days and wore point-of-view cameras during a wild night out at many different clubs. I pushed myself outside of my comfort zone and I ran 150 metres in 5 inch heels. We really took it there! I am really proud of it and hope everyone enjoys the visuals."Otis Dominique also says that he is very happy with the results of his collaboration with RAYE.&nbsp;"I'm so gassed to see this film come out after all the hard work put in from the whole team involved!" he says. "RAYE&nbsp;and (creative director) Mikey's approach to this project really allowed us all to push the limits creatively and make something that hasn't quite been done like this before."The song has so many ups and downs,&nbsp;changes of mood and vibe, so the challenge lay in how to connect these feelings and emotions together through filmmaking and storytelling without being too on the nose."My favourite element of the film is the contrast between our real night out footage and the considered setups we shot inside the exact same locations, truly showing the differences between reality and state of mind. That stuff goes hard and is so trippy!"

Lauren Groves

Raye

Otis Dominique

Dave Nye

Joe Douglas

Danielle Wright

Oscar Stewart

Akay Delano

Jay Gomez

Johnny Donne

Simon Ward

Jeff Vine

Tom Watson

Paleta

Alex Price

Bea Sweet

Phoebe May

Stef Colosi

RAYE ft 070 Shake 'Escapism' by Otis Dominique, RAYE

RAYE - Escapism. feat. 070 Shake (Official Music Video)

A fun-loving fugitive is on the run in a world where joy is outlawed, in Ricky Gibb's entertaining video&nbsp;for Duvall &amp; Sam Gray's Good Feeling.In the extended intro to the video, the scene is set where&nbsp;Brady, the desperately thrill-seeking lead character, is cornered by a pair&nbsp;of plain-clothes Fun Police, finding refuge in a dreary bar that is&nbsp;sparsely populated with a handful of downtrodden characters. From there the director shows his skill with an ensemble of comedy actors, as with his recent video for <a href="https://www.promonews.tv/videos/2022/03/07/murkage-dave-us-lot-ricky-gibb/75237" target="_blank">Murkage Dave</a>, in an inventive take on the classic hostage-taking narrative."Good Feeling was such a fun track to write to," says Gibb. "On the surface the music is super sunny and feel-good, but the lyrics talk about isolation and the idea of coming to terms with oneself. It’s an interesting mix, and definitely provided a lot of food for thought for the writing process."[imgtoken data:1]&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;It's a playful and often hilarious central narrative - where the Fun Police's ploy of smuggling a speaker in the pizza boy's delivery spectacularly backfires. But ultimately, this succeeds thanks to some&nbsp;impressive performances from a cast committed to&nbsp;delivering this far-fetched,&nbsp;high-concept idea.&nbsp;"I feel like we all just want to crack on with our lives in relative peace without being fucked with," continues Gibb. "So being able to explore this desire through the character of Brady was probably quite a cathartic process for me. Looking back across my work, it seems like I find a lot of joy in forcing characters (often the artist) to navigate some real compromising situations."I’ve been reflecting on why this might be, and realistically I think it’s just probably quite a comforting reminder for me to see examples of people traversing some bullshit and getting out the other side. Even if it is by the skin of their teeth."&nbsp;

Joshua James Smith

Amy Verity

Ricky Gibb

Sam Katz

Nuno Rodriguez

Joshua Fry

Anita Okpongete

Samuel Barnham

Tommaso Colelli

Murat Ersahin

Deniz Ersoy

Sogol Razi

Jonny Tully

Duvall & Sam Gray 'Good Feeling' by Ricky Gibb

Duvall & Sam Gray - Good Feeling (Official Music Video)

Young T &amp; Bugsey channel their inner car salesmen in KLVDR's trippy promo for New Shape.&nbsp;Opening with a&nbsp;lo-fi throwback to 90's public access television, where amateur videographers ruled the waves, the visual soon switches into something decidely more pro and glossy - though with the same tongue-in-cheek attitude and aesthetic.Playing out as part hip-hop promo and part sketch show, the feelgood video is bang on-trend with kaleidoscopic AR shots and plenty of subtle VFX. But it's the hilarious performances that really make this promo shine.&nbsp;

KLVDR

James Cross 

Pulse Films

Rik Green

Alice Pitt-carter

Jonathan Sidwell

Stefan Yap 

Benji Kirkman 

Nathan Lloyd 

Lee Brinkley 

Liz El-kadhi Brown

Alize Demange 

Monique, Chris O'toole

Monique 

Rich Woolway

Homespun

Jonny Thorpe

Glassworks

Athene Aristocleou

Marisa Garner Associates

Black Butter

Jacqui Moore

Grant Sandy Phillips

Young T & Bugsey 'New Shape' by KLVDR

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Bjorn Franklin and Johnny Marchetta explore the&nbsp;final moments of a shot down WWII RAF pilot, in their video for Nick Wilson.&nbsp;Effectively filmed in one-shot, the poignant concept for Enough To Know You is entirely focussed upon&nbsp;one soldier's desperate efforts to grasp onto life, backdropped against a haunting, desolate beach.&nbsp;With an outstanding performance from actor&nbsp;Will Fletcher, the video is a memorable and emotionally affecting snapshot of war and the horrors&nbsp;it inflicts on humanity.&nbsp;

Bjorn Franklin

Johnny Marchetta

Gina Burns

Bee Happy Media

Emily Jayne Robinson

Max Openshaw

(spirit Of Britain) Jamie Delaney

Abi Hartcourt-smith

Will Fletcher

Orna Lyons

Never Fade Records

James Poole

Folk

Nick Wilson 'Enough To Know You' by Bjorn Franklin & Johnny Marchetta 

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JGrrey explores a world of infinite possibilities&nbsp;in Dreaming Fool, directed by Harry Cauty.&nbsp;Set against an infinite black background, the video cleverly transitions from setup to setup, exploring scenes where JGrrey gets tattooed, lights a spliff and even gets watered like a plant. Like any good dream, it's equal parts surreal and idyllic.&nbsp;Shot in a refreshingly natural/ hand-held style, the absence of a gimbal adds a rough and ready quality to the visual, which is a nice juxtaposition to the buttery-smooth track. Each vignette has a distinct style to it, effortlessly moving from weird fashion to offbeat, almost comedic elements, and right back around again for another lap. It's frenetic and inventive, however there is a certain beauty to the project, allowing for poignant and emotional beats in between the quickfire action.&nbsp;JGrrey has a rare, hypnotic style to&nbsp;her performance, and has the ability to make you feel at home in an unfamiliar world. This is the glue to the whole concept- JGrrey will lead you into her universe and show you a good time, leaving you ready for more by the end of the track. And we certainly can't wait to see what's next.&nbsp;

Harry Cauty

James Cross

Afzal Robbani

Lorenzo Levrini

Chris Hayden

Santiago Gongo

Mark Stewart

Jess Morgan

Conior Willis

Hope Rose

Dan Moran

Carrie Sutton

Kode Media

JGrrey 'Dreaming Fool' by Harry Cauty

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Liam Payne goes gaming with featured artist A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie, in&nbsp;Nathan R. Smith's video for Stack It Up.A flurry of neon setups depict Liam and ABWDH&nbsp;playing a selection of games in a studio concept. Full of retro arcade style art direction and a nod to the dominating film/VHS aesthetic, the video is contemporary, fast-paced and doesn't take itself too seriously.&nbsp;The two artists give a great performance, and the addition of some VFX courtesy of Ikki Dhesi helps&nbsp;give the video a unique edge. It's sure to resonate with the fanbase Liam has been building tirelessly since the start of his solo career.&nbsp;

Nathan R. Smith

Brenna Perez

Amp; Trevor Neuhoff

Miranda Kahn

Andoni Elias Nava

Daniel Vignal

Bryan Hefferman

Greg Tango

Emmeline E.wilks-dupoise

Laura Cristina Ortiz

Jamie O'Donnell

Cut+Run

Luke Morrison

Electric Theatre Collective

Marisa Garner

Liam Payne Ft  A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie 'Stack It Up' by Nathan R. Smith

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Neo-soul boyband&nbsp;Rak-Su bring an out-of-date Shopping Centre to life in this enjoyable spoof on the American-romance-meets-spy-thriller&nbsp;genre - if that ever was a genre -&nbsp;by Harry Cauty.The four guys are out with their&nbsp;four girlfriends at the mall, in the mood for love and popping that all-important question - Yours Or Mine -&nbsp;but having to fend off malicious forces&nbsp;from surprising sources (waiters, old ladies...) whilst also keeping their love interests entertained.All good fun and, achieved with a &#39;80s/90s domestic format look, very on trend in terms of retro feel.&nbsp;

Jamie Brewer

Tom O'Keefe

Marcus Albertsen

Milo Brown

Tuck Linehan-Cross

Mekel Bailey

Pauline Briscoe

Gemma Stafford

Ben Harrex

Final Cut

Kat Cattaneo

Sony Music

Soul

Neo-Soul

Rak-Su 'Yours Or Mine' by Harry Cauty

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Multiple versions of the Four Of Diamonds get in the mood for a girl&#39;s night out at the movies.&nbsp;Anna Radchenko&#39;s video provides a characterful&nbsp;showcase for this new feisty foursome, keeping things lively as we get acquainted with a brand new girl group.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Anna Radchenko

Joshua Noon

Eleri Evans

Afzal Robanni

Ed Gibbs

Scotty Williams

Jomar O'Meally

Phil Penfold

Lucy Cooper

Jordan Kelsey

Patrick Wilson

Lauren Griffin

Matthieu Toullet

Ailsa Robertson

Four Of Diamonds 'Blind' by Anna Radchenko

Four-Of-Diamonds-'Blind'-by-Anna-Radchenko

South African rapper Nasty C teams up with Meji Alabi on this London-set video for Jungle, pitching him in a world that mixes pop video slickness and something far grittier.&nbsp;Combining performance with more dreamlike moments, Alabi creates a hard-hitting, all-consuming sensory experience to match the fierce message in Nasty&#39;s song Jungle.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

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Tony Longe

Nasty C 'Jungle' by Meji Alabi

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