Phantom Planet - Only One

What this video is

Released in April 2020 at the height of the first COVID-19 global lockdown, 'Only One' and its self-made video embody the pandemic-era creative adaptation that forced artists worldwide into home production. Greenwald explicitly cited loneliness as the song's emotional core, positioning it as communal anthem for isolated listeners. The video's green-screen DIY aesthetic — shot on an iPhone with royalty-free footage…

Why it matters

Phantom Planet were a foundational act in the early-2000s LA indie-pop/rock scene, best known for 'California' (The O.C. theme, 2002–07). 'Only One' represents their post-hiatus reinvention — retaining melodic, Beatlesque sensibilities while embracing 2020s lo-fi production norms. The video is a…

The director

Alexander Greenwald (born October 9, 1979, Los Angeles, CA) is an American musician, actor, and record producer. He has been the frontman and rhythm guitarist of LA indie rock band Phantom Planet since 1994. Prior to music he worked as a teen actor; he has…