THE STILLS ＂Still In Love Song＂ - THE STILLS ＂Still In Love Song＂

What this video is

Released as a music video in 2006 for a track from The Stills' 2003 debut album 'Logic Will Break Your Heart', this video sits at the intersection of the international post-punk revival and the flourishing Montreal/Canadian indie scene of the early-to-mid 2000s. The Stills emerged from Montreal alongside acts like Arcade Fire and Stars, earning comparisons to Interpol and Echo & the Bunnymen for their brooding,…

Why it matters

A textbook artifact of the early-2000s post-punk revival video canon: no narrative, no effects, minimal motion, maximum mood. The production choices — extended takes, low brightness, warm shadow — serve the emotional register of the song and reinforce the genre's rejection of MTV-era production…

The director

Josh & Xander are a directing duo who began their careers making music videos for indie and alternative acts in the early 2000s, including Death Cab for Cutie, The Postal Service, System of a Down, and The Stills. Josh brings an editorial background; Xander…