The Buggles - Video Killed The Radio Star (official Music Video) [ 2025-2026 ]

As the first-ever video played on MTV, this track became the ultimate trivia answer. But beyond the fun fact, the song captures the bittersweet transition from the "golden age" of radio to the visual-heavy 80s. Directed by Russell Mulcahy, the video is a surreal, neon-soaked fever dream that perfectly matches Trevor Horn’s futuristic production. Why the Video Still Holds Up

: It features high-contrast lighting and experimental editing ahead of its time. As the first-ever video played on MTV, this

: The imagery of exploding radios and silver-painted backup singers remains iconic. the video is a surreal