Dynasty Electrik - Eye Wide Open - Official Music Video

What this video is

Released in May 2012 as the lead single from Dynasty Electric's self-titled album (No Shame Records), 'Eye Wide Open' emerged at the height of the Brooklyn underground electro-pop scene's crossover moment. The video premiered on Nylon Blog — a key tastemaker outlet for indie aesthetics — and aired on MTV's 120 Minutes, signaling both indie credibility and mainstream-adjacent reach. The song went on to attract over…

Why it matters

Represents a significant artifact of the Brooklyn indie electro-pop movement (2010–2013), demonstrating the genre's characteristic fusion of danceable electronic production, psychedelic rock sensibility, and art-punk performance aesthetics. The video's MTV 120 Minutes placement and viral…