Synopsis

Set against the streets and waterfront of New York City, the video follows Allstar the MTA Mime through a day in Battery Park and the Financial District. Moving with stylized, moonwalk-inspired gestures, he turns ordinary public spaces into a stage, performing with a cool, mysterious poise that matches Blues Control's hypnotic instrumental track. The video's unhurried pacing, urban setting, and eccentric central performance create an understated portrait of a street artist moving through the city as though caught inside his own private rhythm.

Factoids & Trivia

• The video stars Allstar the MTA Mime, a New York subway performer whose theatrical style includes clear echoes of Michael Jackson.

• The concept began after Tara Sinn encountered Allstar performing in the subway and proposed building a video around him.

• Blues Control were not present during the shoot. The band said the filming took place in New York City's Financial District and Battery Park.

• William Strobeck filmed the video, while Tara Sinn handled the concept and editing.

• "Love's A Rondo" appears on Valley Tangents, Blues Control's 2012 album and first release for Drag City.

• Despite the song's title, Russ Waterhouse said it was not inspired by Boston Celtics player Rajon Rondo. The title refers instead to the recurring structure of a rondo and the cyclical nature of relationships.

• The video's unusual pairing of an avant-garde instrumental track with a recognizable street performer helped it attract attention beyond the band's usual experimental-music audience.