Balan Evans directs an impressive double feature of live performances for Paolo Nutini, for tracks for the long-awaited new album. The first of the two films - for Lose It - is an enigmatic, red-hued performance piece, packed full of vigorous energy and frenetic camerawork, perfectly complementing the commanding track.The second of the films - for Through The Echoes - has a vintage, nostalgic feel to it, and whilst the overall vibe is more relaxed, the performance is equally as compelling. DoP Adam Barnett handles the contrast of the two videos perfectly, giving them each a distinctive style whilst leaving enough of a similarity to anchor the connection.Echoing Nutini's celebrated Abbey Road Live Session eight years ago, this splendid double feature of live videos is a terrific way to reintroduce the world to one of the UK's most celebrated artists.I will never forget those intimate performances we all witnessed. "This was an incredibly daunting job," says Evans. "Those previous Abbey Road Sessions have been such an inspiration to me, and in truth, I am just a big fan of his music. It felt like a lot of creative responsibility to make something that reflected the integrity of the songs and Paolo as a performer. It was a long process, but I think all the better for it."Paolo and I got to meet and discuss ideas, develop them and build a rapport before shooting, something that so rarely happens. We had a lot of fun, the audio and visual teams really came together, [and] I will never forget those intimate performances we all witnessed. Truly special."

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.

Beki Mari directs a dazzling live video for Glass Animals' sleeper hit phenomenon Heat Waves, shot at the Dreamland theme park in Margate for the band's recent guest spot on The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon.Glass Animals' frontman Dave Bayley roams the Americana-style park, which is buzzing with light and colour but deserted save from his performing bandmates - which also shares the name with the album (released in 2020) from which this huge hit came. Mari has made extensive use of FPV drone technology to create a dizzying camera moves around Bayley while he performs. It's a very successful conceptualisation of the nostalgic world evoked by the song, and beautifully executed.There is also a tinge of loneliness to the concept, highlighting the absence of crowds and collective fun due to the Covid-19 lockdowns, during which this was filmed - epitomised by the atmospheric shot of Bayley's walking among the huge letters of the Dreamland sign.

Heralding the release of his acclaimed new album, Jason Spaceman co-directs the live video for a new Spiritualized epic with Juliette Larthe.This is an intimate performance of the ten minute track I'm Coming Home Again, given a vintage feel and visceral edge by the expert use of just two camera set-ups, fused together in a complementary black and white grade.The use of a gritty film in capturing Spaceman's backing band give the impression of footage that may have sat around for a while - even years. But when the main man appears in the cleaner format, the trick is revealed and the 'liveness' of the occasion becomes unmistakeable.So sit back and enjoy your own personal Spiritualized show, courtesy of Jason and Juliette.

Dylan Friese-Greene brings the summer inside for Becky Hill's acoustic video for Run.Performing amongst a lush flower display set within The Columbia hotel in West-London, Hill thrives in the vibrant setting, backed by a string-quartet and special guest MJ Cole on the keys. The tranquil atmosphere carries over to the relaxed edit and fluid camerawork, creating an understated yet prominent energy.

Beki Mari directs a brilliant performance of It Gets Dark by Sigrid on The Late Late Show with James Corden."Paying homage to a classic rock and roll performance, it’s an idea of extreme contrasts; of black and white, futuristic, raw energy," says Mari. "We play with this stark simplicity and thus light becomes our point of difference."The deceptively simple concept - consisting of a performance in a white cyc studio - emanates huge amounts of energy, elevated by Sigrid and her band's riotous performance and the dramatic lighting cues. "We used a mix of programmed and handheld light to dramatically change the space; from bouncing bright white light to suddenly being plunged into darkness," continues Mari."The effervescence of this contrast then careers us into a new wildness; flashing spots and a drenching of sensory blue until we land softly, sinking into prismic, celestial sparkle - created using mix of handheld foil, laser mirrors and an Astroraggi."Those elements all combine to showcase a stellar performance by Sigrid, reminding us why she is one of today’s most exciting pop stars.

Paul Dugdale directs an exhilarating promo for Coldplay's People Of The Pride, from latest album Music Of The Spheres, based upon the band's live show at the Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle last year. The video jumps between the high-octane live footage from the group's performance in Seattle, and an animated dystopian tale about an oppressed population rising up against an enigmatic overlord. The use of glitchy effects and textures helps seamlessly bond the two distinct setups, and the retrofuturistic anime-inspired aesthetic gives the concept a universal, timeless feel. With revolution in its step, the video explores political tensions and the power of rising up against tyrannical establishments, in a visually spectacular package.

India Rose Harris directs a bubbly live video for Griff & Sigrid's collaboration on Head On Fire for The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon. Opening in a hazy studio space, we see the artists perform alongside a live band, whilst the camera follows their lively, impromptu choreography. The video carries over the charming, playful vibes of the official music video, and ends in a fiery climax - a very fitting end to an unexpected yet explosive collaboration.