EXCLUSIVE: RadioDriveBy ‘One You Want’ Q&A

RadioDriveby have just premiered a new music video for the single, “One You Want” over on PopCrush — and we got to as the band a few things about the new project. Take a look at our exclusive Q&A with the band and watch the video here!

What inspired the 50’s themed shoot (matching suits, black and white)

The song itself really drew us to the concept for the video, and it seemed natural to have that vibe matching the track. “One You Want”has a lot of funky guitar work, dance-rhythms, and overall a retro feel. So, we wanted to capture the story in the song with the music video, and do something really different.

Who is Yellowbox?

Yellowbox is a film company created by our friend Cory Davis, who directed and shot the video with us.

It looks like a short film mixed with a video, screaming 30 seconds to mars… any inspiration from them or other bands alike?

Definitely. The thing is we ended up shooting a TON of footage for the video, at a bunch of locations over about 5 days. So, we wantedto create a very cinematic feel to the video, and build imagery and a story around it. We wouldn’t really say it’s a “short film,” but definitely is not your average music video.

Where did the filming take place?

While it looks like New York City and Las Vegas at times, all of the scenes were filmed in Arizona. Some of it was out in the downtownarea, other parts were at hotels and casinos, and the performance shots were in a production studio.

What is the storyline behind the video?

We didn’t have a big, intricate storyline planned out for the video, but instead wanted to use imagery and certain shots to create a“world” and take you back in time. The story in the video begins with the band exploring the town on a night out. Then, we go to an interaction with a girl who is trying to get Trent’s attention, and “play the game.” Taking from the lyrics of the song, he’s the “one she wants,” and ultimately you never know exactly what happened. It’s a mysterious video.

What can we expect from the next RDB video?

Something completely different! Both in sound and style. We like to mix things up.

What do you think of the new music video?