Song of the year, number 8: Overcoats - Blame It On Me feat. Lawrence Rothman (Official Music Video)

Released as part of their EP of collaborations, Used To Be Scared Of The Dark, 'Blame It On Me' is a straightforward synth pop ballad in which the trademark impeccable harmonies of Hana Elion and JJ Mitchell are entwined with those of LA singer/songwriter Lawrence Rothman to beautiful effect. As has been the case with many of the music videos on my Song of the year list, the video represents an ingenious and very effective way of transcending Covid restrictions by using minimal casting and crew in a secluded setting and manages to be incredibly affecting. Absolute perfection. 

Overcoats - Blame It On Me feat. Lawrence Rothman (Official Music Video)

One day, someone will write, if not a Phd thesis then at least an undergraduate essay on the impact of COVID-19 on music videos. About how artists, unable to get together with large casts and crews to film videos, used a variety of innovative techniques and approaches to nonetheless make memorable video art. Overcoats and Lawrence Rothman's 'Blame It On Me' is an exemplary take on this. It takes a very simple setting and a minimal cast to create something that matches the spirit of the song while at the same time being beautiful for its own sake.