The MNDR Duo Cut Me Out Music Video Embraces Nerd Funk and Styling
Wesley Grant — April 20, 2011 — Pop Culture
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Amanda Warner is a self proclaimed “mega-nerd” who works alongside producer Peter Wade to make the NYC electro/synthpop duo MNDR. Their latest track Cut Me out has a funky music video that embraces cool, subversive nerdiness and abstract imagery.
The video is directed by Timothy Saccenti and captures Amanda in funky nerd fashion wear with nerd glasses and braces. The theme revolves around Amanda trying to cut herself out of her own skin, and at the end of the video, she literally does it. The mega-nerd styling adds extra flavor to the duo's image, their lyrics and the bizarre video effects.
Signed under Wonder Sound, this duo sure to make geek chic more popular than it already is in the fashion and music industries.
The video is directed by Timothy Saccenti and captures Amanda in funky nerd fashion wear with nerd glasses and braces. The theme revolves around Amanda trying to cut herself out of her own skin, and at the end of the video, she literally does it. The mega-nerd styling adds extra flavor to the duo's image, their lyrics and the bizarre video effects.
Signed under Wonder Sound, this duo sure to make geek chic more popular than it already is in the fashion and music industries.
Trend Themes
1. Geek Chic - The trend of embracing nerd culture and incorporating it into fashion and music creates opportunities for brands to cater to this growing market.
2. Abstract Imagery - The use of abstract and visually intriguing imagery in music videos presents opportunities for innovative storytelling and immersive experiences.
3. Subversive Nerdiness - The trend of embracing nerdiness in a subversive and cool way opens up opportunities for brands to create unique and edgy marketing campaigns.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - The fashion industry can capitalize on the geek chic trend by creating clothing and accessories that cater to the nerd culture.
2. Music - The music industry can take advantage of the abstract imagery trend by creating visually stunning music videos that captivate audiences.
3. Advertising - The advertising industry can leverage the trend of subversive nerdiness to create engaging and unconventional campaigns that appeal to a niche audience.
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