Vevo, the world’s leading music video network, has announced the release of Glass Animals’ short film The Extremely Existentially Late Show as part of its Official Live Performance series. Known for their unique style and experimental sound, Glass Animals have taken their latest project to a cosmic level. The short film features Vevo’s Official Live Performances of the band’s songs “Creatures In Heaven,” “Show Pony,” and “A Tear In Space (Airlock),” all introduced by a robotic television host and a special guest—‘Krog The Deranged,’ played by frontman Dave Bayley’s dog, Woody.
Vevo’s Official Live Performances are a flagship original content series, offering exclusive live renditions of tracks from the biggest names in music. Each performance is a close creative collaboration between the artists and their teams, resulting in tailor-made visuals that reflect the unique artistic vision of the performer. In the case of Glass Animals, the team created an entirely new planet to mirror the space themes of the band’s latest album.
“The world can seem so fast, enormous, and overwhelming sometimes,” says Dave Bayley. “It can feel like a vacuum and pull you off your feet to the point where you just feel detached and lost…The songs on this album are about the opposite of that… human connections and relationships and personal moments… So here we are, performing those incredibly personal songs. Transmitted through the vastness of space. On a made-up intergalactic late-night show. With special guest, Krog the Deranged. Disclaimer: may induce confusion and existential crisis.”
To bring this concept to life, Vevo created a cosmic universe through a combination of physical set builds and bespoke digital elements. The performances unfold in rugged, red-sand landscapes, projected on an 18-meter-wide LED screen, offering viewers an immersive experience. The result is a fusion of art, technology, and storytelling that matches Glass Animals’ distinctive style.
“When we got the chance to create an entirely new planet for Glass Animals, we jumped at the opportunity,” says JP Evangelista, SVP, Content, Programming & Marketing, at Vevo. “The band has a distinct and colorful style in their visuals, which also integrates a lot of elements from science and technology. For this Official Live Performance, we drew inspiration from classic 60s and 70s sci-fi films to create a retro-futuristic aesthetic that toed the line between reality and fiction.”
With this release, fans can enjoy live, cosmic versions of their favorite Glass Animals tracks, delivered through Vevo’s signature high-quality production.