In 2015, Barcelona director Ernest Desumbila burst onto the Stash radar showcasing his graphic design roots in a meticulous jaw-dropper for Adidas soccer boots called “There Will be Haters.” [Watch]
US VFX shop Ingenuity Studios bring the supporting animation, CG, and compositing to Joseph Kahn’s stylish rush of contortionist aliens and replicant Imagine Dragons in “Thunder.” [Watch]
Dynamic camera work and visceral action from co-directors Ezequiel Torres and Pablo Roldán at Buenos Aires studio Rudo Company create a rush of 2D monochrome mania for Argentinian band SIAMES. [Watch]
When was the last time you sat thru an entire 10-minute music video and laughed out loud along the way? Right, never. Then, Lil Dicky released “Pillow Talking feat. Brain.” [Watch]
Interesting and unexpected pairing of exuberant palette and texture choices by UK illustrator/animator Yukai Du with the lo-fi indie-pop of “Electric Charm” by Austin quintet Carry Illinois. [Watch]
Lots of low-tech alt-pop fun via Parallel Teeth (aka London director/animator Robert Wallace) for the “I’m Easy” track off the debut album from New Zealand’s Merk called “Swordfish.”
