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Go behind the scenes of MGMT's 'Little Dark Age' music video

: Represents the confusion and "fog" of anxiety. mgmt_little_dark_age_video

: On platforms like TikTok , the song became the anthem for "Little Dark Age" edits. These videos usually contrast a "lost golden age" (ancient Rome, medieval knights, or classic cinema) with a perceived "dark" modern era. Go behind the scenes of MGMT's 'Little Dark

While the original video is a gothic art piece, the song's story evolved through . While the original video is a gothic art

The music video for MGMT's is a gothic, surrealist fever dream that visualises themes of anxiety , guilt , and the claustrophobia of the digital age . Directed by David MacNutt and Nathaniel Axel, the video serves as a "darker" rebrand for the band, moving away from their neon psychedelic roots into a Victorian-goth aesthetic inspired by 80s synth-pop and horror tropes. 🎭 The Narrative Concept

: Features magician Kid Ace , adding a layer of illusion—suggesting that the "dark age" might be a trick of the mind or a constructed reality. ⚡ Cultural Legacy: The "Little Dark Age" Edit

The story of the video isn't a linear plot but rather a series of representing internal struggle and societal pressure.