Broken Bells - Into The Blue (official Video) File

The video is part of a visual series directed by Johnny Chew . Chew’s work on this album cycle uses a "retro-modern" aesthetic inspired by space-time travel.

While earlier videos in the series (like "One Night") follow characters finding a new planet after Earth becomes "void," the "Into The Blue" video focuses more on the majestic, atmospheric tone of the journey itself. Broken Bells - Into The Blue (Official Video)

James Mercer has described "the blue" as representing a form of oblivion , though not in a negative way; rather, it’s a sense of freedom and discovery. The video captures this through its dreamlike, drifting visuals. The video is part of a visual series directed by Johnny Chew

The video premiered on October 7, 2022 , coinciding with the full album release. Broken Bells - Into The Blue (Official Video) James Mercer has described "the blue" as representing

The official music video for "Into The Blue" serves as the atmospheric title track for ' 2022 album, marking the duo's return after an eight-year hiatus. Creative Direction & Visual Style

The visual pacing aligns with the track's cinematic arrangements , which include lush orchestral strings and organs—a hallmark of the collaboration between producer Danger Mouse and James Mercer . Production Background

The track and its visual presentation were developed alongside long-time collaborator Sam Cohen , who contributed to the songwriting and instrumentation.