Lauzza transforms contemporary London into a futuristic Tokyo in the dazzling promo for UK rapper BXKS. Inspired by her recent debut headline show in Tokyo, the video for the Luton-born and raised rapper's Wagashi is a vivid celebration of Japanese culture, seamlessly blending dynamic animation with live-action sequences. Boasting an otherworldly, retro-futuristic style, Lauzza transports viewers into a neon-lit, tech-driven universe where BXKS takes centre stage - and becomes the star of her own Speed Racer-style motorbike sequence. Glitching textures and streaky strobes build upon the gently surreal vibes, and the anachronistic mix of future and past adds a layer of mystery to the visual.Furthermore, Lauzza's innovatory approach does not end with the creation of the video. Like his recent successes with YT, Niko B and Fimiguerro, the video for Wagashi is distributed through the director's own YouTube channel.

Henry Lockyer, Stephen Agnew and band frontman Bene Pooley collaborate on a hyper-kinetic promo for post-punk outfit Coeval. Trauma Bonding is the first video from the band's self-titled debut album, and it's a vibrant kaleidoscope of claustrophobia and paranoia.The glitchy, retrofuturistic aesthetic is achieved through a relentless patchwork of hand-rendered analogue distortions, and propels the performance forward with a palpable sense of urgency.Like something accidentally captured on a late-night channel surf in the 80's, the video is enigmatic and unique, and perfectly complements the haunting soundscapes in the track.

Welcome to the wonderfully wacky world of sailor-suit (or is school uniform?) wearing Japanese girl group ATARASHII GAKKO! and their tribute to old school Japanese TV - not to mention the The Beastie Boys' classic video for Intergalactic.First came their own version of Intergalactic. Then they took it to the next level with Tokyo Calling, and the fabulous video directed by Pennacky. From the performance to the choreography, to the numerous setpieces, it's exceptional work from a visionary creative team.It's a love letter to tokusatsu - the heavy use of special effects in film and television programmes - the video is a satirical commentary on Japanese society, with jaw-dropping miniature work and a retrofuturistic aesthetic.Sure, we have seen something like this before - in the Intergalactic video and elsewhere. But having the four girls of ATARASHII GAKKO! towering over Tokyo, Godzilla-size, is the most enjoyable thing we've seen so far in 2024. That includes Jeremy in his underpants.