Masterful vintage soul deserves the conjured theatrical brilliance seen in the video for Waiting, the new single from The Altons. Whether it be the costumery or the convincing performances seen by the dancers, everything is in its right place on this music video triumph. The cinematography, the lighting, and the nostalgic inspiration.
We’re just smitten for this convincing throwback. It’s what we’ve come to expect from Daptone, where The Altons are sleeper rising stars. Stylistically the video channels Hollywood studios influence that paralleled musical innovations known to this inspired era. Have fun with it!
Susie McCollum caught our attention with the video for her single You’re In My Head. Susie is convincing as the center of attention. Her presence is magnetic. She’s graceful in how she takes this narrative in stride. It’s a play on the songs theme, as Susie resides rent free in your head courtesy of this inviting performance.
There’s a warmth to her aura. It serves as an effective calling card to see her in concert. Stylistically we hear evidence of Lake Street Dive with an added retro appeal. From the costumery, to the sets, to the effective cast of actors; You’re In My Head burns through its final moments.
There’s a classic art film reverence in the vibe seen for the video of Stars Dream of You, the new single from The Tulips. Like an emotional collage these noir images catalog the human experience.
There’s a haunting in how the edits cut sporadically between the real and the altered slow motion of backwards images. It’s what we imagine you might see before you enter the next life. What matters to you? Great performances from everyone involved. Dig in.
Classic cartoon nostalgia is fitting for a weekend morning. The video for the new single from Scott Hefte and the Bury ’em Deep just works. It amplifies the sentimental aura at the root of Prayer of the Never Was. An anthem for decaying scenesters lamenting the ones who got away.
We dig this kind of underground influence within a tempered indie rock space. If this is the new evolution of Dad Rock, we’re into it.
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