Synopsis

After a school dance has ended, Frightened Rabbit take over the empty gymnasium for an energetic performance of "Backyard Skulls." The weary students remain behind, drifting around the room as the band plays. A school janitor unexpectedly becomes the center of attention, breaking into an exuberant dance that gradually transforms the subdued aftermath into something joyful and chaotic. The contrast between the formal school setting, the exhausted crowd, and the band's urgency gives the video a loose, spontaneous feel.

Factoids & Trivia

• The video was filmed at Gateways School in Leeds, England.

• The performance is staged as if it takes place at the end of a high-school prom, with the students portrayed as tired and somewhat worse for wear.

• The school's janitor receives the video's most memorable spotlight when he launches into an impromptu dance during the band's performance.

• "Backyard Skulls" was released as part of the promotional campaign for Frightened Rabbit's 2013 album "Pedestrian Verse."

• The official video was released on February 22, 2013.

• The video was the fourth Frightened Rabbit project made by the Handheld Cine Club team.