Synopsis
A lone figure moves through an ordinary urban landscape in pursuit of something extraordinary: a unicorn. The chase unfolds with a deliberately grounded, almost documentary-like visual style, creating an amusing contrast between the fantastical creature and its everyday surroundings. As the search continues, the video keeps its surreal premise understated rather than turning it into a full-blown fantasy adventure. Small visual jokes, including a unicorn-shaped WALK sign, add playful touches to the otherwise realistic presentation.
Factoids & Trivia
- "Last Of A Kind" appeared on Neighbors' second full-length album, "Failure," released in 2014.
- The video was premiered by Stereogum on April 9, 2014, ahead of wider circulation for the album campaign.
- Noah Stitelman's Neighbors project was based in Brooklyn and combined electronic pop with synth-heavy, rhythmically driven songwriting.
- The central creative challenge was described as making the video feel as realistic as possible while still featuring a unicorn.
- The unicorn-shaped WALK sign is one of the clip's most memorable visual details, turning a familiar piece of street infrastructure into a subtle fantasy reference.