The Lemonheads - Confetti

What this video is

Released in 1992, 'Confetti' arrived during The Lemonheads' pivotal transition from indie obscurity to mainstream alt-rock visibility on Atlantic Records. The period was defined by post-Nevermind industry appetite for guitar-driven alternative acts, and It's a Shame About Ray became a touchstone of the era's melodic, introspective strain of alt-rock. The video's low-key, location-based realism and lack of…

Why it matters

Represents the melodic, jangle-pop wing of early-90s American alternative rock — distinct from Seattle grunge's heaviness and the UK Britpop wave. The video's visual grammar reinforces the band's slacker-naturalist brand, and the director's dual identity as former bandmate and emerging filmmaker…

The director

Jesse Peretz (b. May 19, 1968) is an American director and founding member of The Lemonheads. After departing the band as a musician before the release of It's a Shame About Ray, he transitioned to directing music videos and commercials. He won a Grammy for…