Band: Galantis
Song: “Hunter”
Why You Want To Watch: Swedish duo Christian Karlsson & Linus Eklöw brought out the video for “Hunter” in June, and it features some pretty adorable creatures. What a fun video this would have been to happen upon while it was being filmed. Directed by Ben Fee, who seems to specialize in these out of this world spectacles, the video is part of a production company called Scandinavia. Beautiful work.
Galantis – photo by Katharina Næss
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Band: The Kooks
Song: “Broken Vow”
Why You Want To Watch: The Kooks made a cool video (literally, there’s ice in it) for “Broken Vow,” one of two new songs on The Best of. . . So Far, a Kooks greatest hits album. Digging in to the Internet drew to my attention that the video’s director, Charlie Paul, helms ITCH FILM, an English ad and creative company. Naturally, I was drawn specifically to the cat section. The Kooks themselves are finishing their newest album, which required that they reschedule the planned 2017 headline tour. Those dates include a June 1st, 2018 appearance at Showbox SoDo.
The Kooks
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Band: Tove Lo
Song: “Disco Tits“
Why You Want To Watch: Tove Lo’s video for “Disco Tits” features a puppet boyfriend. That little puppet is super cute, and I love the Swedish singer-songwriter Tove Lo, so of course I had to check this one out immediately. It’s brilliant. Directed by fellow Swede, Tim Erem, Tove Lo admits of it on Facebook: you say I’m an iconic bitch cause I did some puppet sex yah. Now, find out what happens after she asks the puppet, “If you could pick any flavor once, would you still choose vanilla?”
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Band: Kasabian
Song: “Ill Ray (The King)”
Why You Want To Watch: Game of Thrones‘ Lena Headey resurrects King Richard III! And he is the gentle-faced Michael Sosha from Being Human (recommended)! Headey’s character works some black magic at the parking lot built right over where Richard’s bones were buried (I still can’t believe they were able to find his remains) and they enjoy the pub, and some curry. Really perfect video. I might be partial, as I love all things Richard III. Always have, always will. Very fun fact: director is Dan Cadan, Lena Headey’s partner.
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Artist: Gary Numan
Video: “My Name Is Ruin”
Why You Want to Watch: It’s a beautiful video directed by Chris Corner (IAMX). I love a great apocalyptic concept; this one was placed in Californian deserts. “My Name Is Ruin” features vocals from Numan’s daughter, Persia, who also creates a strong presence with her dad in the video. Very cool family. Look for Numan’s newest album, Savage (Songs From A Broken World), releasing on September 15th, with a giant tour beginning in October (I see you, November 22nd at the Neptune!!!).
Gary Numan
Gary Numan & Persia Numan
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