“The recent use of music videos to address social issues is a tactical and meaningful capitalization on the ability of music to sway social tides.”
Musical Banality Contrasts Nuanced Thought in Chemical Brothers ‘Wide Open’ Video
Despite some visual complexity, the Chemical Brothers ‘Wide Open’ music video is slowed down by is droning musical progression.
Passenger Paints Broad Strokes Of Europe In New Video
Passenger’s ‘Catch In The Dark’ video captivates audiences with its scenic sights but falls short on content and coherence.
Hozier’s Latest Music Video Needs A Little ‘Work’
The music video for “Work Song” may look good, but it’s not much more than a concert montage.
This Modest Mouse Music Video is ‘On Fire’
Modest Mouse’s “Lampshades On Fire” is more delightfully disturbing than most of today’s horror flicks.
Ciara Bets On New Future
With “I Bet,” Ciara moves on from the pains of a public breakup.
Ariana Comes Up Grande For ‘One Last Time’
The pop star teams with director Max Landis for an expansive, ambitious sci-fi adventure.
Swift’s ‘Style’ Is Full of Blank Space
Despite high expectations, Taylor Swift’s ‘Style’ video is a letdown from her previous release, ‘Blank Space.’
Underwood Gives Voice To The Domestic War
Underwood combines the usual vocal power with a dip into fantasy to tell a complex story.
William Bolton Drops First Of Behind-The-Scenes Music Videos
This past week, Bolton posted “Summer Breeze,” the first in a series of behind-the-scenes music videos featuring his original work.