The Presidents of the United States of America - Dune Buggy

What this video is

Released July 8, 1996, 'Dune Buggy' was the final single from the Presidents' debut album — a record that had already broken through with 'Lump,' 'Peaches,' and 'Kitty.' The band represented a deliberate counter-movement to grunge's earnestness, offering humor, absurdist imagery, and defiantly lightweight subject matter. The video, directed by Roman Coppola at the height of his mid-90s music video period, extends…

Why it matters

The video is a key artifact of mid-90s alternative pop's MTV moment — a period when humor-driven, concept-led music videos by notable directors were a primary vehicle for alternative rock cultural dissemination. Roman Coppola's involvement marks the intersection of indie rock irreverence and…

The director

Roman François Coppola (b. April 22, 1965) is an American filmmaker, screenwriter, and music video director. Son of Francis Ford Coppola, he founded The Directors Bureau production company and directed acclaimed videos for Fatboy Slim, Daft Punk, Green Day,…