The California desert has long held a magnetic attraction to artists (and directors) from the land of Royal Babies - so the even more moody and striking Salton Sea was perfect for director Frank Borin and the Manchester group, Hurts.
Fans get a special shout-out in this live video from Swedish House Mafia member Sebastian Ingrosso. The focus is on the contest winners from around the world who got into a special NYC concert, with director Christopher Sims emphasizing their POV over the typical "Lord of the Dance" vibe of most EDM imagery.
What if director Colin Tilley was making video back in 1996? It's a good year to pick for this clever concept, since it's unlikely today's budgets could recreate the 1998 - 2000 heyday of massive hip-hop video budgets with toys way pricier than helicopters and golf carts.
Actress Mae Whitman attempts to burn away memories so she can get over heartbreak, while Tegan And Sara underscore the emotions with a performance of this piano ballad.
Disney acrtress Debby Ryan and A Rocket To The Moon lead singer Nick Santino realize that love can't cure all in this beautifully shot and finished video that maintains its mystery while making its point very clear.
If you're more of a bloody valentine kind of person, this new Lil Wayne romp into horror-erotic should get warm your heart. Director Hannah Lux Davis starts with a flooded bathroom but then gets progressively freakier, unveiling a steady stream of twisted s&m styles and props before climaxing with a bathtub of blood.
Pink Floyd did it in Pompeii, at an ancient Roman amphiteater built around 70 B.C. Beach House make do with Texas, and instead of being rurrounded by gorgous relics, they're encircled by car lights and the crumbling sprawl of The Lonestar State. A lesser budget, for sure, but still with a touch of grandeur. (PS: This is 26 minutes long)
