Breaking the Mold: Best Experimental Music Video Nominees
Who says music videos have to follow the rules? The Best Experimental category is all about the rebels who throw tradition out the window and turn music videos into wild, abstract works of art. These nominees are the artists who take risks, defy expectations, and make you see music in a whole new way.
While many music videos follow the latest trends, these bold creatives are all about breaking the mold. Expect manic zooms, trippy filters, and performances that feel like they’ve been plucked from another dimension. From weirdly wonderful visuals to out-there performances, these videos turn the concept of a “music video” on its head. It’s all about pushing boundaries and taking you on a wild, unpredictable ride.
The best part? These videos don’t just play alongside the music, they make the music feel even bigger and bolder. The visuals sync perfectly with the sound, whether it’s with a zoom that makes your heart race or a dreamy filter that pulls you into a surreal world. It’s art, it’s music, and it’s all happening at once!
So, if you’re ready for an experience that’s anything but ordinary, don’t miss these mind-bending creations. Secure your tickets now and join us from June 12th to 14th for an unforgettable festival experience.
CREDITS (in order of appearance)
- Director & Editor: Lawrence Klein @lklein1836
- Label: Sub Pop @subpop
qrauer – Subtlerejection @qrauer
- Director: Jonny Polka @jonnypolka
- DOP: Albrecht Ernst @aernst_music
- Editor & VFX: Christian Grochau @crochaux
- Director: Maximilian Mouson @maximilian.mouson
- Production Company: Okaycool Production @okaycool.eu
- DOP: Lucas Aurel Köppe @lucasaurel_
- Editor: Julian Scheinkönig @julian.scheinkoenig & @suessmaus.studio
- Art Director: Veronika Chrysagi @veronikachrysagi
KCPK – Eveything Is…. @kcpkofficial
- Director: vanbecz
- Production Company: P.O.P @pop_proseonpixels.fr
- Editor: Sylvain Connat
Max Baby – Nothing Ever Changes @maxrbaby
- Director: Alex Acy @alexacyyy
- Production Company: QUAD @quad_productions
- DOP: Jowly @jowly.mov
- Editor: Jules Harbulot & Jean Lund @julesharbulot
- Creative Director: Julien Lacroix @julienlacroix1
- VFX: 2xvroum @2xvroum
- Label: Animal63 / Believe @animal63music & @believemusicfrance
Ok Go – A Stone Only Rolls Downhill @okgo
- Directors: Damian Kulash Chris Buongiorno @damiankulash & @chrisbuongiorno
- Production Company: Park Pictures @parkpictures
- Editor: Justin Clare @_el_justino__
- Art Director: Benjamin Voutour
BARBARELLA – Hold On @soundslikebarbarella
- Director: Sophie Bramley @sophiebramley__
- DOP & Editor: Jon James Smith @jonjamessmith
Mola Oddity – Half a Sadday Saving Time @molaoddity
- Directors: Laurent Nathan Grey + Baku Hashimoto @laurent_nathan_grey & @_baku89
- DOP: Hirohito Itagaki
- Art Director: Pierre-Alexandre Fillaire @pafillaire
- Label: Nomad City Records @nomadcityrecords
- Director: Manuel Esposito @manuelespositodirector
- DOP: Luca Esposito @lucaespositodp
- Editor: Filippo Lorenzi @filippolorenzi_editor
- Label: D.P.T.H. Records @dontplaythisathome_records
The Gaslamp Killer & Jason Wool – Chaos In The Brain @gaslampkiller & @jasonwool_pianos
- Director: Marielle Tepper @marielle_hyperballad
- DOP & Editor: Jan Bormann @bormann4ever
- Label: CUSS Records @cuss
