Synopsis
The video presents Haunts in a shadowy, industrial setting, with the quartet performing "Underground" amid stark lighting, close-ups, and restless camera movement. The band's faces and instruments emerge from darkness as the edit alternates between individual musicians and wider shots of the group. The stripped-down visual treatment emphasizes the song's tense, nocturnal mood rather than following a conventional narrative, creating a claustrophobic portrait of a young rock band caught between live energy and urban isolation.
Factoids & Trivia
- The official promo video was uploaded to YouTube on February 11, 2008, ahead of the single's April release through Black Records.
- "Underground" was Haunts' second single and was issued as a limited-edition heavyweight blood-red vinyl release with a gatefold sleeve, mirror-finish lettering, and a glossy black outer sleeve.
- The video received exposure on MTV2, giving the band visibility beyond the London club circuit where they had built their early following.
- Zane Lowe continued to support Haunts on BBC Radio 1, while "Underground" also attracted attention from XFM and other radio stations.
- Haunts maintained a strongly independent approach to its releases. The members handled much of the band's musical and design work themselves, a DIY attitude that also shaped the presentation surrounding "Underground".
- The single included a Haunts remix of "Low Slung City Skyline", connecting the release to the band's debut single from 2007.