Noel Paul directs a gritty yet heartwarming promo for Ezra Furman. The video focuses on an unlikely pickup after a rough night at a rowdy dive bar. We see the main character - played by Elizabeth Scopel - dazed and confused, attempting to lose themselves with macho boozers on the dancefloor, before getting accidentally whacked on the head and knocked to the floor by an overenthusiastic patron. Elizabeth is picked up by NY cabaret personality and actor Daphne Always, who drives her to a hotel, cleans her up and sees the sunset in with a cigarette. This is terrific work by Noel Paul, beautifully shot by DoP Gabe Harden. The cinematic aesthetic and use of colour evokes vintage arthouse fare, and perfectly encapsulates the narrative concept.

Simon Lane directs a second, one-take live performance for Bastille's slot on The Late Late Show with James Corden.Give Me The Future gets a sci-fi inspired post apocalyptic treatment set within a beautifully faded art deco theatre. Frontman Dan Smith traverses the enigmatic location, revealing backup singers and then the rest of the group performing in the main section of the venue. The burnt orange lighting evokes an otherworldly Martian vibe, and the dystopian styling elevates this aesthetic.

The Amazons return to action with the anthemic Bloodrush, and a fun, carnival sideshow-themed video by James Slater that gets the blood, and adrenalin pumping. The band wander into this atmospheric setting, absorbed by the performers, including trapeze artists, a BMX rider, fire-juggler - and a knife-throwing act. It's the latter that provides the real thrills as the Zons' lead singer Matt Thomson finds himself in the firing line of the blindfolded knife thrower. Slater and his production team found authentic talent for their carnival characters - including knife thrower Simon Ratzka, and his assistant Tor Callis - for the video shot at an abandoned amusement park in Lancashire.All appropriate precautions were taken, of course, when it came to the knives being thrown. No lead singers were harmed in the making of this video...

Vasilisa Forbes directs a stylish performance promo for UK rock outfit Pale Waves.Interweaving her fashion sensibilities with portraiture-style vignettes, Forbes uses lighting and art direction to visualise the compelling track. Shot in a studio, the video for Lies spans three contrasting setups which each offer a conceptual take on the lyrics."(The track) spoke to me of heartbreak and frustration, yet with punchy empowerment," says Vasilisa Forbes. "I wanted to create a striking performance-focused video for Pale Waves with Heather at the forefront; in a lighting and colour driven studio environment."A blue diamond shape is repeated through a performance cube where we mirror ceiling and floor, and a diamond studio formation ‘inversion’. Shadows and mysterious lighting-tonality speak to me of ‘LIES’ - covering up, hiding, sinister details...thoughts taking place in the shadows."Playfully the heart motif is presented and repeated through the use of blood-red tones, and heart cut-out lighting frames."

Ludovic Gontrand directs a memorable promo for Brussels-based soul and hip-hop artist Blu Samu's fiery comeback. The promo for Turquoise is set on a beach at night, but the bathers are acting like it’s the middle of the day…snoozing, reading, and chilling out, the whole setup reminiscent of a Martin Parr photograph. We see Blu Samu as a human torch running through the crowd, with an almost spiritual energy, illuminating the space around her. But it’s as if she’s invisible - not noticed by anyone - she’s then reborn in the healing powers of the ocean.Amazingly, the whole concept was filmed in camera - including the potentially perilous fire special effects - and this called for careful planning and a cold night to shoot on, as well as a skilled stunt team and multiple cameras to capture the footage.

Tia Salisbury directs a darkly comic promo for post-punk musician Billy Nomates, aka Tor Maries - featuring Spencer Jones, creator/star of off-the-wall TV comedy The Mind of Herbert Clumperdunk. In the video for Blue Bones, Jones plays Maries' super-needy slobbish partner, slurping noodles and invading her space. He's suffocating her both spiritually and physically, in a relationship heading towards its death throes.In the end, it looks like they find some level ground, before Maries hops out and starts life on a more hopeful timeline. This lo-fi effort is a great showcase for the artist and director, and a sign of great things to come for both.

Italian directing duo Lesyeu release their stunning debut video for Palindrome.The contemplative promo for First Time depicts an old man standing perilously close to the edge of a bridge, ready to jump into the water below and end his life. He is rescued by a stranger in the nick of time, and offered a ride to his next destination, able to share his emotions with a young kid who is riding along with them.The stirring visual is shot in stark black and white, allowing the grittiness of the concept to shine through, and the performances are utterly relatable, with subtle nuance and an overall feeling of hope. "This video is a tale about this unspeakable sadness, often invisible, but that everybody knows," explain the directing duo. "Sometimes, to overcome it, an act is enough: a hug to remind us that we have skin, air in our lungs, and that we exist."

Dir. Lx's third video for Knucks' new album Alpha Place is a slick, stylish, movie-referencing affair for the track Die Hard - featuring Stormzy.Not surprisingly considering its title, the video pays homage to the classic Bruce Willis-starring actioner - with Knucks donning a singlet to crawl through an air vent. But there are nods to a few other cult movies besides - including American Psycho, Bad Boys and Seven.Lx utilizes numerous toys in his mission to create a sophisticated visual for this excellent track, and ultimately this is a great showcase for the easy charisma and charm of both featured artists. Knucks and Stormzy look cool, calm and collected throughout.But the video does finish on a poignant note, with a visual tribute to the late Jamal Edwards, founder of SBTV and music entrepreneur who died in February, aged just 31. He was such an important figure to a lot of people, including Knucks and Stormzy - and also to Lx, who began his career at SBTV, where he met some of the artists that have become key collaborators in his career to date.