Staircase Stomp
Directed by Aaron Louis
With “Staircase Stomp”, I set out to craft a visual narrative that echoes the tension and complexity of the song. The video transforms a storm-battered cabin into a surreal psychological space, where the male and female puppets embody the fragmented pieces of a single identity. Through tactile, inherently unsettling stop-motion animation and haunting digital imagery, the story explores the push and pull between external pressures and internal struggles, inviting the viewer into a world that feels both intimate and otherworldly.
Collaborating with the incredibly talented Jody McKee and Scotty Hull was essential in bringing this vision to life. Their work added depth and nuance to the story, allowing the visuals to complement the lyrics in a way that’s as unsettling as it is introspective. My hope is that the video invites viewers to reflect on the storms we navigate within ourselves and the complex process of confronting those unseen parts of our identity.
