Aeon Station - Fade

What this video is

Released November 16, 2021, 'Fade' appeared as the third single from Aeon Station's debut album 'Observatory' (Sub Pop, December 10, 2021). The project emerged from the prolonged and publicly documented dissolution of The Wrens, one of indie rock's most mythologized bands, as Kevin Whelan — one of the group's principal songwriters — chose to release his contributions independently after years of creative stasis.…

Why it matters

Represents a landmark release in the 2020s indie rock continuum: a long-delayed creative statement from a critically revered New Jersey indie band lineage (The Wrens), reborn on Sub Pop with cinematic production values. The video's arthouse, CGI-enhanced surrealism elevates it above standard…

The director

French director and visual effects artist born March 17, 1975. Began career in VFX in the late 1990s before transitioning to music video direction. Debut music video directing credit was Red Hot Chili Peppers' 'Fortune Faded' (2003). Notable credits include…