Major Lazer have had their share of enormous, larger-than-life hits, and each have come with brash, colourful videos. That's why their latest video is somewhat of a departure.
"Soul Bang," from the collective's Apocalypse Soon EP, is one of their most poppy tracks to date, pairing a laid-back, reggae groove with a sing-along melody. It eventually builds up to a twerk-inducing climax, but it still doesn't come near to the brain-busting explosions of their past work.
Similarly, the video for "Soul Bang" is relatively subdued. In place of the titular cartoon character Major Lazer and his hijinks, the black-and-white clip offers slow-motion footage of the group onstage. That said, thousands of screaming fans, rump-shaking back-up dancers and plenty of other visual treats keep things interesting.
Watch the video for "Soul Bang" below via Stereogum.
"Soul Bang," from the collective's Apocalypse Soon EP, is one of their most poppy tracks to date, pairing a laid-back, reggae groove with a sing-along melody. It eventually builds up to a twerk-inducing climax, but it still doesn't come near to the brain-busting explosions of their past work.
Similarly, the video for "Soul Bang" is relatively subdued. In place of the titular cartoon character Major Lazer and his hijinks, the black-and-white clip offers slow-motion footage of the group onstage. That said, thousands of screaming fans, rump-shaking back-up dancers and plenty of other visual treats keep things interesting.
Watch the video for "Soul Bang" below via Stereogum.
