Thomas James directs a blistering promo for the return of Irish rappers Kneecap. 

The video for A Liar's Tale is a confrontational, surreal trip through blazing red vignettes, breathless performance and a gritty, textural aesthetic. 

Standout work dripping with James' eye for horror-tinged visuals, and a match made in heaven (or Hell) for director and artist. 

"For me, this needed to be punk, absurd, abrasive and wild," explains James. "An ugly reflection of the world we find ourselves in; utter fucking chaos. We talked around the idea of a ‘carnival of distraction’ - and for me this meant as many ideas as would squeeze into the three minutes, that embody the 2+2=5 hellscape we seem to be surrounded by.

"A whirlwind of Irish mythology, of satire, of anger. A vehicle for what everyone is witnessing. It’s not often you get to work with a band who have a genuine fire, and a selfless interest in trying to help people. And that for all of us involved, was important.

"The video became a nightmarish 'fuck you' to the powers that be, with a wry smile and a lubed-up prop selection."