Johnny Flynn - Kentucky Pill

What this video is

Released in spring 2010, 'Kentucky Pill' arrived at the apex of the British nu-folk revival, a movement centred on Transgressive Records and associated acts including Mumford & Sons, Laura Marling, and Noah and the Whale. Flynn and his band the Sussex Wit had been active longer than many of these peers but received comparatively less mainstream attention. The video's warm, earthy visual aesthetic mirrors the…

Why it matters

As the lead single and opening track of Been Listening, 'Kentucky Pill' functions as a defining statement of Flynn's expanded sound: trumpet-led, band-driven, and lyrically dense. Critics noted its 'playful, plucky musical spirit underscored by dark lyrics,' positioning it as a more confident…

The director

Kevin Molloy served as Head of Production & Executive Producer at Rockfeedback, an independent UK music media company whose TV arm ran for five series on Channel 4. He has directed live concert films for artists including Rihanna, Madonna, Nick Cave, and…