Melbourne quartet Mayfair Kytes has released one of the most visually stunning film clips I’ve seen in some time to accompany their latest single “Sleepyhead.” It’s the work of Melbourne artist Thomas Russell, who storyboarded, hand-animated, filmed, and directed the video. Contemporary dancer Geoffrey H Watson also lends his talents to the clip.
The video’s blown me away, but the song’s pretty lovely too.
“Sleepyhead is a meditation on two themes, one being the creative process versus the logical world and how choosing your own destiny can lead you down a long road of self-discovery that might clash with more pragmatic streams of life,” explained Mayfair Kytes’ lead vocalist and songwriter, Matt Kelly, “and secondly, it is about dealing with the depression that often comes with such a way of being.”
“Sleepyhead” comes from Animus, Mayfair Kytes’ debut album, which hits stores on April 1. Mayfair Kytes will launch the album with a show at The Workers Club in Melbourne on April 8 and another at The Vanguard in Sydney on April 28.