ALT-J Premiere Thrilling “Hunger Of The Pine” Video: Watch

When it comes to their videos, British indie rockers Alt-J have a knack for the slightly off kilter. Case in point? The video for “Fitzpleasure” …and their newly released video for their Miley-sampled single “Hunger of the Pine” is no different.

Directed by music video mastermind Nabil, who is responsible for the stunning visuals behind Frank Ocean’s “Novacane”  and FKA Twigs’   “Two Weeks”, the clip follows a man running from thousands of flying arrows through a forest. A bit Hunger Games-esque, the concept was first drawn up by band’s frontman, Jon Newman.

In a recent interview with NPR, bassist Gus Unger-Hamilton notes that the track explores “the idea that missing someone — pining — can be a physical pain much like hunger.” An almost too literal presentation of that very thought, the “Hunger Of The Pine” video leaves you feeling uncomfortable, yet completely engrossed by its gloriously gory images. So, fair warning: it’s certainly not for the faint-hearted. Still intrigued? Watch the video up top.

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