Jenny Lewis And The Watson Twins - Rise Up (With Fists!!)

What this video is

Released January 24, 2006, 'Rise Up With Fists!!' is a track from 'Rabbit Fur Coat,' Jenny Lewis's debut solo album recorded with The Watson Twins on Team Love Records. The album emerged during a period of significant creative ferment in indie rock, with Rilo Kiley alumni exploring country, soul, and gospel traditions outside their band context. Lewis described the album as a 'sort of soul record,' and critics…

Why it matters

The video documents a pivotal moment in the mid-2000s Americana/indie-folk continuum, when artists from the indie rock world were consciously reaching toward country, gospel, and roots-soul traditions. 'Rise Up With Fists!!' became a widely cited example of secular gospel songwriting in…

The director

Autumn de Wilde (born October 21, 1970, Woodstock, NY) is an American photographer and film director. She built her career documenting the indie rock scene before transitioning to music video direction — early work included directing for Elliott Smith. She…