Synopsis
The video presents a solitary young woman in a dreamlike, collage-like world that reflects the hazy electronic mood of "Southern Place." Live-action footage is combined with stylized imagery and artwork, giving the piece an impressionistic rather than strictly narrative structure. As the track builds around its bass-heavy beat and airy atmosphere, the visuals remain intimate and enigmatic, creating a short portrait of movement, isolation, and suspended emotion.
Factoids & Trivia
- "Southern Place" appears on Gracie's *Treehouse* EP, released by Small Plates Records in early 2012.
- Gracie was the recording name of Philadelphia musician Andrew Balasia, whose work blended electronic pop, shoegaze, and experimental bedroom production.
- The video features Jenny Lagerqvist as its central on-screen performer.
- Artwork by Colette Mulholland is incorporated into the video's visual design, adding to its handmade and surreal character.
- The track was described in contemporary coverage as one of the more dance-oriented songs on *Treehouse*, built around deep bass, a head-nodding rhythm, and a spacious electronic atmosphere.
- "Southern Place" was part of Small Plates Records' early catalog and was also issued as a limited vinyl release alongside the digital edition of *Treehouse*.