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. 

It's standout work dripping with James' eye for horror-tinged visuals with some stunning imagery - including an eery Zombie Thatcher, decapitations and a intense evocation of Hell. A match made in heaven (or Hell) for director and artist - and an auspicious debut music video from new London-based production company ArtClass. 

"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."