Café videos from Promonews

video Youngs Teflon 'Brownin' by Lauren Luxenberg

Lauren Luxenberg's latest video for Youngs Teflon takes him to a classic London caff with his girlfriend, their romantic moment disturbed by the rapper's unease at weird stuff going on around him. Or is it all in his head? Following Da Gutter, where he may be under surveillance, in the video for Brownin - part two of a trilogy of videos by Luxenberg - Youngs Teflon definitely has a sense of being watched, as neighbouring customers in the café begin to stare him down and take over his lipsyncing duties.With his girlfriend apparently oblivious to what he's seeing - her dialogue appearing in subtitles - YT starts to question his grip on reality.It's a visual that strikes a nice balance between music video and comedy drama through the performances, camerawork and editing. So will we find out what's really happening - and who's watching Youngs - in the final part of the trilogy?

Rob Ulitski - 2 days ago

video Rosie Lowe 'In My Head' by Louis Hemming-Lowe

Rosie Lowe drifts into the unconscious of a ruminating mind in the neutral space of a deserted London diner in Louis Hemming-Lowe's video for In My Head.Lowe takes on multiple roles - suited customer doing the crossword, waitress, and cook in the London caff - in a dreamlike world of sharply composed set-ups and animated inserts (a pumping heart, milk pouring out of a real jug onto a restaurant table). The focus is on small moments, that are repeated, which is a smart way to address a song which reflects the artist's concerns about the important stuff - life and death, birth and loss, youth and age. The London-based singer-songwriter has been making interesting videos all her career and here is another fine example where she cuts an intriguing figure. A short but sweet visual, packed full of creative flair and style.

Rob Ulitski - 9 months ago

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video Dua Lipa 'Training Season' by Vincent Haycock

Dua Lipa coolly assesses a small army of suitors in Vincent Haycock's dizzying blockbuster for Training Season. The video sees the artist sitting in a café, attracting the avid attention of numerous males, who pile up against the window outside to get a glimpse of her, and occupy every other table. As their stares linger, the whole environment starts to shift, until the men get caught in a whirlwind orbit - much to Dua's amusement. It's the kind of big-budget spectacle we've come to expect from Dua Lipa, with cinematography by Rina Yang, seamless visual effects, a cast of dozens, choreography by Charm La'Donna (for Dua) and Ryan Heffington (for the cast) - and an utterly compelling performance at its core.

Rob Ulitski - 21st Feb 2024

video Master Peace 'Loo Song' by Freddie Cattaneo

Freddie Cattaneo directs a captivating and witty portrait of British culture in his video for Master Peace, where a greasy spoon becomes a surprising venue for blossoming romance. Set in a café, we see a rotating selection of people from all backgrounds sitting at a table, including a businessman, women on their hen-do and a bored couple. As the video progresses, the characters come together in a riotous celebration of freedom, leaving behind their cares and worries for another time. "At the start, I wanted to create the feeling that everyone’s letting life pass them by," Cattaneo says. "As Master Peace performs Loo Song, the space transforms into a party full of youthful exuberance - unexpected romances spark, people kiss, argue and throw belongings around - momentarily released from the drudgery and routine of their everyday lives."My aim was to capture something quintessentially British by juxtaposing the stark, fluorescent overheads and drab decor of the café with an array of characters nevertheless laying claim to a life of glamour and drama. It’s a BBQ in the rain, a bikini on a cloudy day. In this respect, I was heavily inspired by Ewen Spencer’s photo series Young Love and the ethos of Martin Parr’s photography."

Rob Ulitski - 21st Aug 2023

video Everything But The Girl 'Nothing Left To Lose' by Charlie Di Placido

After a hiatus of 24 years, Everything But The Girl are back, with addictive new release Nothing Left To Lose. Charlie Di Placido's video for the single presents a couple in the middle of a large café, who are swept up by the beat and launched into an energetic display of choreography. The other punters join in, as does the cashier, all joining together as one hive mind, until the music ends and all is back to normal. Shot in one take, the video is a whirlwind of creativity, which takes a familiar concept and elevates it to a new level.

Rob Ulitski - 18th Jan 2023

video Oh Wonder 'Majestic' by Balan Evans

Balan Evans directs a warmly enigmatic promo for Oh Wonder. The video sees the duo - real life couple Anthony Vander West and Josephine Vander West - sitting in the centre of a café, whilst abstract memories of their past unfold at opposing tables in the location. The abstract storyline can be interpreted in different ways, but perhaps the most popular suggestion is that the two characters are shown with their past love interests, before meeting each other in a parallel world. However viewers decide to read the concept, it's a heartwarming display of creative prowess, and a wonderful - excuse the pun - visual accompaniment to the lilting track.

Rob Ulitski - 7th Apr 2022

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