Doug Klinger and Jason Baum talk about the notable music videos from 2021.
Interviews with music video directors and industry professionals, new release highlights, and IMVDb site news.
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Have you ever wanted to meet the most badass kid of all time? Well, then youre in luck, because Im pretty sure we found him starring in the new Five Knives video for "The Future," directed by Lance Drake. We…
As the number of pure performance videos continues to fall, its always a treat when a really great one, like "Modern Jesus" by Portugal. The Man, comes across our radar. Directed by Elliott Sellers, the video was shot on October…
Atlanta rapper and auto-tune master Future, whose 2011 mixtape was entitled Astronaut Kid, takes the astronaut comparisons to a new level in his video for "Real And True," featuring Miley Cyrus and Mr. Hudson. The Rankin-directed video features Future and…
Finding a hardcore rock video is pretty rare these days. With the Best Rock Video category at the MTV VMAs featuring bands like Mumford & Sons and Vampire Weekend, the definition of a rock video is much different than it…
"Rescue" by Yuna is an empowering song about a woman overcoming a difficult situation on her own, without needing any outside help. The video, directed by Elliott Sellers, follows Yuna as she performs in beautiful outdoor locations, some with more…
Capturing the energy and vibrant colors of a street market, "Light Me Up" by Birdy is a fun and mischievous video directed by Sophie Muller. 17-year-old singer/songwriter continues her sting of collaborations with the music video legend, and the video…
Averaging at least two music video releases a month in 2013, director Colin Tilley is one of the most active directors in the industry. All of Colins videos from this year have been massive, cinematic efforts, and "No Games" by…
British producer Naughty Boy's debut record, Hotel Cabana, is a concept album based on a luxury hotel where musicians come to perform. The latest video from the album, "Think About It" directed by Lance Drake, features rapper Wiz Khalifa and…
Warning: This post contains spoilers. "Promises" by Cloud Control is a dark video about a beautiful woman whose not-so-beautiful husband seems to have just been murdered, and she appears to be significantly involved in the crime. Directed by Keith Musil,…
"All I Know" by Washed Out centers around two friends, Victor and Laslo, on a road trip inspired by Victors recent breakup. Told mainly from the perspective of Laslos handycam, the video tells the story of two young dudes having…
After releasing a series of videos with a darker, black and white style to them, The 1975 released the Adam Powell directed "Sex" in July, a more narrative video that is also in color. Despite not really resembling a typical…
"Come To Me" by Goo Goo Dolls is a song about the positive moments in love that are so significant that if feels like things have started over moments like starting a new relationship, getting married, having kids, and…
Änders Rostad, who worked with Atlas Genius back in April for their "Centered On You" video, teams back up with the band to direct their latest, "If So." Shot in New York, Änders uses a variety of split screen techniques…
British boy band The Wanted take a very grown up approach to their latest video, "Show Me Love (America)" directed by Frank Borin. The video finds the members of the band, accompanied by an orchestra, performing while wearing suits and…
Directed by Christopher Hill, the video for "Free Your Mind" by Cut Copy has sparked a lot of internal debate here at IMVDb. Upon first watch, we were pretty sure that this video, starring Alexander Skarsgård from HBOs True Blood, was about…
The summer music video season has been over for a while now, but that didnt stop Pusha T and director Colin Tilley from shooting "Sweet Serenade" at the beach. The dark but laid back track, produced by Swizz Beatz, matches…
Shot over a week with no actors, "Cruel City" by Augustines offers an intimate and unique look at London, the bands favorite city and drummer Rob Allens hometown. The off the cuff video, directed by Bryan Schlam, focuses on a…
"Work Bitch" by Britney Spears is a song all about needing to work in order to achieve all the things that you want, like having a hot body, driving a Lamborghini, and living in a big mansion. Ya know, the…
In "This Is What It Feels Like," we find BANKS seductively performing in a house as a storm brews outside. As the storm moves past the windows, the lighting in each room shifts and shadows from the raindrops move along…
It's a post-apocalyptic world and wolves have taken over the city in the animated video for "Hijack" by Tgya ft. 2 Chainz. The Colin Tilley directed clip begins with giant wolves running loose, smashing into cars and buildings as they're…
Skylar Grey gets lucky in a variety of different ways in the music video/Nissan commercial for her cover of Daft Punks "Get Lucky," directed by Declan Whitebloom. Part of Vevos original #NissanTracks series, the video allows Skylar to embody several…
In "Romantic Dreams" by Deftones, director Brett Novak follows pro skateboarder Jason Park around downtown LA at night to capture some beautiful images of Jason as he maneuvers through the concrete. Focusing just as much on negative space it does on…
Shot in New York the day after the MTV MVAs, "23" by Mike WiLL Made ft. Miley Cyrus, Wiz Khalifa, Juicy J has been one of the most anticipated music videos of the year. Directed by Hannah Lux Davis, the…
Daniel "Cloud" Campos, or simply Cloud, starting dancing way before he started directing, which is why its no surprise that in addition to directing "Stay The Night" by Zedd ft. Hayley Williams, he also stars in it along side of…
Shot in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, "Elevate" by St. Lucia follows the band as theyre evicted from their apartment and decide to throw one final party/rooftop concert before they have to leave. NORTON, who directed the video, is currently an LA based…
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