The Japanese House - Something Has to Change

What this video is

Released September 27, 2019 as the lead single from The Japanese House's forthcoming EP of the same name, this video arrives in the immediate aftermath of Amber Bain's debut album 'Good at Falling' (March 2019, Dirty Hit). The video marks a notable shift in the project's visual identity: whereas previous videos foregrounded Bain in isolation, this is documented as the first full band performance in a Japanese House…

Why it matters

Represents The Japanese House's transitional pivot from the emotionally dense, production-heavy dream pop of 'Good at Falling' toward a more accessible, synth-forward indie-pop register. Visually and sonically, the video aligns with a late-2010s UK indie aesthetic — warm, lo-fi-inflected, and…

The director

British-Algerian director, photographer, and visual artist based in London. Background in fashion photography and architecture. Forbes 30 Under 30 (2022). Has directed commercials for Nike, i-D, Hugo Boss, and Oppo; music videos for artists including Bree…