Foxygen - Follow the Leader (Official Video)

Foxygen - “Follow The Leader” from ‘Hang’ out on January 20, 2017 on Jagjaguwar
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Director: Cameron Dutra
Produced by: Whitelist
Executive Producer: Jerad Anderson
Head of Production: Matt Griffo
Head of Development: Colin Moore
Head of Finance: Natasha Suebert
Producers: Alexander Potter & Noah Iunes
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[@gabrieldoe1914]

A lot of people are hating on Sam's vocals, but I think his voice really works well with the track. honestly I think his vocals are really what make foxygen stand out from all the other modern psychedelic rock bands.

[@waz3128]

They're genuinely soulful vocals, I'm sick of white kids singing like Tame Impala or Chet Baker, its as tired as everyone sounding like Eddie Veddar in the 90s

[@zachsmith3]

I wish I could sound like that angelic man

[@blusk2248]

@@zachsmith3 lol i love this song because it reminds me of the old times

[@ronchorivera]

​@user there is only so much you can do with the western world diatonic "scale". You cite Van Morrison(who is also a badass!), but almost everything diatonic was was already completed by Classical composers, Elvis, Hank, and John/Paul. Its incredibly easy to accidentally rip off anything western hemisphere. Some will say "but, but..blues started it all...". It did start the future of pentatonic. Credit those dudes for Zepplin, White Stripes, RATM, Clapton, ACDC, and the god forsaken Black Keys(they rip off bands on purpose). Thats my informative rant lol. Peace, rock on!

[@blistabliss]

@@ronchorivera I'll never buy that there can't be anything new just based on combos a lone but who knows what could happen the 60s had to develop but it started somewhere. I believe in the power of good music and that it's actually pretty simple to not be a copy of something just gotta keep trying ☮️

[@sfgooner70]

GREAT TRACK! PEOPLE PLEASE BUY THIS ALBUM SO THIS GUY CAN AFFORD A T-SHIRT THAT FITS HIM!!

[@kalebwardell9203]

We keep giving him money and he still keeps buying small tshirts!

[@UnderScoredd]

Sam, that you?

[@GR-hy3tf]

🤣🤣🤣

[@justingreen2432]

It's OK for girls to show midriff but not guys? Sexist.

[@Kingofsweaters]

This is for sure their best and most impressive song from a production standpoint

[@margaesperanza]

I heard this song for the first time in an H&M store in Dotonbori, Osaka so many years ago. This was THE song of that entire trip, and it still takes me back

[@MoeSlislack]

The singing reminds me of mick jagger. It's nice to hear great music that is so different from the mainstream crap. I love it!!

[@gordonlandreth9550]

First time hearing these guys and I must say they have a sweet , polished sound . A catchy arrangement , great bass line with classy horns and strings put this song up on a very high level . Throw in a romantic , upbeat and hopeful theme you have it - a great song . Well done Foxygen !

[@paulschmidtke425]

Love riding my bicycle to this song , just put it on a loop and listen over and over

[@jacebotsford]

so smooth ya wanna spread it on toast

[@MasterJakeStudios]

love this comment

[@franceshaha]

i want you to know that i think about this comment every couple of weeks

[@MusicLover-mx4kf]

This sounds like a super-classy early 70s pop song. Love it!

[@macybyfield3155]

WHERE HAS THIS BEEN ALL MY LIFE?!!

[@nicke.424]

Man this choreography was fantastic. Possibly the best I've ever seen

[@LucyL]

Moves like a young Jaguar. Sounds like Mick/Elvis Costello. Lyrics reminiscent of Thin Lizzie...Amazing someone so young recognizes true rock and roll of that time. Love it and I’m 63!!🙋🏻‍♀️

[@feverray8307]

Yes! Foxygen is back!!!!

[@blueblousedesigns]

I love how well synchronized the dancers are with Sam's moves.

[@k4y2re]

Im a huge ELO-fan. This must be inspired by them. Awesome tune!

[@t0m32]

Love "America" and this one ! Please come to France ! Thank you guys ! Can't wait for "Hang" !

[@sofiqm.9854]

Why I found this just now? This song is amazing!

[@val13c59]

Bands like this are bringing that 70s groovy sound. Supertramp style.

[@norrischi]

Muy summer song this year i cant stop earing,my sons sing it with me returning from the school..we are the Stop light stars..

[@KJam206]

i've never seen such a high dislike ratio the way that foxygen has on just a normal indie video. seriously the haters come out of nowhere for this band. they need to shut up and F off. respect foxygen's talent & vision

[@oliveolives9030]

OH MY GOD I SAM AND JONATHAN PLEASE GIVE US MORE OMG THIS IS AMAZING

[@themagnanimous1246]

why so many dislikes? this is one of the best songs they've done imo

[@shark1828]

This song sicks

[@shark1828]

Sucks

[@JustAWorms]

Song is dope

[@mayflower2370]

Song is dopey

[@themagnanimous1246]

@@mayflower2370 yeah it's not very good now that I look back at it

[@zigravos]

Beautiful music video

[@MasterJakeStudios]

Love me some awkward dancing in my music videos.

[@EchoVR2]

MasterJakeStudios the girl in the denim vest had me mesmerized with her awkwardness.

[@JohnJohn-hc1yl]

1970s vibe! I love this song!

[@ianproops2645]

Can't get enough of this song/video. When we are in our 80s, we'll drone on boringly to our grandchildren about how we already recognized this band as super-awesome in 2013.(And they won't believe us--little shits).

[@battalion2604]

Bringing back the 70s.

[@cuppacawfee]

This music video is the equivalent of how I feel after drinking a glass of water

[@thecursedone6004]

Weirdly accurate

[@dwayneanthonyfowler5352]

This song has 70's

[@kandersonmusic]

I love the strings in this... and getting to see Sam's midriff!

[@CountNickula]

I remember meeting Sam after a show in Bloomington, IN. It was outside and I saw sam talking to a small group of people behind the stage and along with my friend went up to him and congratulated him on a great set and told him that we were fans (without being THOSE fans) and he was kind and very laid back the latter of which surprised me given his erratic stage persona. Good times.

[@suzannesands7330]

What songwriting talent. They are synthesizing so many elements from the past.

[@YesDroid]

no se como llegue aquí pero me iré con un gran sabor de boca, increíble canción !

[@traineemind9875]

ey que onda parcero, me gustan tus videos de juegos offline

[@tonyvodden]

gotta say, this video makes me happy

[@ryukomatoi3540]

I feel the exact same way

[@giantrod788]

Me too!

[@guiafb99]

His voice is so... just like every indie music singer's voice ever

[@Blinki18284]

My god, the pure soul of the 70s Rolling Stones is conserved :) A kind of "Beast of Burden"-thing. :)

[@DerrickMims]

20 seconds into the song, I was thinking of Some Girls/Emotional Rescue era Stones.

[@hippiecheezburger5457]

I love how on all their albums they have this Motown sound almost, no one else has a Motown influence

[@legacy_the_archer]

thats what thought haha

[@reallycoollilly]

This reminded me of Wet Hot American Summer for some reason lol

[@gwendolyncampbell7932]

Lilly Qualls me too !! The way it looks like 1980's

[@NBadger20]

I am so falling in love with this. So much love for foxygen

[@nickfromCO]

Reminds me of Todd Rundgren for some reason.

[@cactaceous]

Just like last time around.

[@wintergirll]

Nick Falletta without doubt

[@jeffmangum696]

Nick Falletta same

[@biffbuttsavage]

Totally, and I really dig that about them. Snobs be damned.

[@stellamackeyloveworks]

Nick Falletta Totally. Though, wish I had not looked up the vid, because now he reminds me of the first time I saw John Cougar on SNL trying to be Mick Jagger. Ugh. lol. But def cool little song, like it anyway.

[@williamkinn3344]

So they didn't tell the back up dancers the moves huh? dope

[@EllieLandis]

its called follow the leader for a reason lol

[@val13c59]

I prefer this off dance moves, compared to the Jennifer Lopez, Paula Abdul choreograph dance.

[@thaliadeleon3310]

I love the song. I love the video.

[@earthnatureanimalslove]

My orher fav song from Foxygen!!! 😊🌳❤️

[@fragolina0906]

Love you guys so much!!!!!! Come back to Italy!! We miss you!!

[@MusicLover-mx4kf]

Lovely video, lovely song, lovely retro arrangement

[@jdominoes6191]

What a perfectly awkward video!

[@alegarrido8504]

J Dominoes almost could've been done by Wes Anderson

[@khayamsyar3154]

Great song

[@allenmelloncamp2597]

Finally something original. I like it.

[@diegoalonsobarredajoo5147]

Foxygen is life

[@Paperherts]

love your talent from korea

[@FG-sj8su]

LYRICS: Hey baby, you know it's true I'm in love with you Babe, but you never (Never gonna be what I want) No, you're never gonna be (Never gonna be what I want) Yeah, I was shotgunned lovers on the avenue Yes, it's true, he's much too old for you Babe, but you never (Never gonna be what I want) No, you're never gonna be (Never gonna be what I want) I know sometimes everyone wants to be someone else So follow the leader Follow the leader Follow the leader and the leader is you Yeah, follow the leader Follow the leader and the leader is you, yeah Fun in the summertime There's no better way to spend our time, baby But that's never (Never really what's it's about) No, no, no, no, that's never really what it's about Oh yeah, I know what you're thinking You could never get me to cheat on you Babe, but it's never (Never really what's it's about) Stop making me feel (Never really what's it's about) I know sometimes everyone wants to be someone else Oh, you people know that's true, yeah So follow the leader Follow the leader Just follow the leader and the leader is you, yeah Follow the leader Follow, follow the leader and the leader is you, yeah Sha, la, la, la, la, la, la, la

[@ChrisJohnson-lz2sf]

Very ELO

[@yahstino]

Chris Johnson Yes I agree, this was my first thought.

[@Rubberfooted]

Chris Johnson so happy to see this comment. First thing I thought was "Jeff Lynne would fucking devour this"

[@ChrisJohnson-lz2sf]

Yea kinda like Mick jagger vocals on the showdown track ha

[@GoatDust]

Richard Fukuda bob Dylan how lol

[@fatadam16]

Richard Fukuda I was gonna say ELO and The Rolling Stones

[@famousgroupies5561]

love this.

[@dkpirie]

So was this recorded in 1960 and just released now? ;-) Very "Flower Power".

[@robertdominguez6002]

Del Mac this sounds more like it fell out of 1977

[@dylanbarnes9195]

more like 1973, because in 1977 it would had some kinda of disco in it.

[@henryhill92]

Are you suggesting that everything that came out in 1977 contained disco elements? 1977 is when Rumours came out. Low, Exodus and Rocket to Russia too. (That being said, the strings in this are very disco)

[@dylanbarnes9195]

It still sounds more early 1970s soul music, then late 70s music. Which was a lot of disco, sense disco became popular in mid 1970s. Yes punk rock excited, but it was still underground. Heck electronic music out in the 70s, Thanks to bands such as Kraftwerk. I say this sounds a mix between soul, and disco. It has a very 70s vibe "ya dig". That what I was implying by my previous comment.

[@666superhater]

1977 also had Punk Rock, Power Pop like Cheap Trick and a lot of pop/rock. Disco wasn't the only form of music then, I was a little kid, but bands like Aerosmith and Queen (I don't like either of those bands) were big then. A LOT of 1 or few hit wonders like Dr. Hook, Ace who sang the song "How Long". Then New Wave bands came about after Punk, like Gary Numan who sang the song "Cars", the actual band The Cars, Blondie etc. Disco was a dated form of music when it was "in"

[@13ruzka]

I love their new song and especially the instrumental part *-* Sam's energy is unbelievable..and his moves with hips omg♥ :D

[@danisvalentine]

this video makes me smile so much haha

[@dizzlemcbumpaclock5477]

Wow these are some nice sounds.

[@isunlloaoll]

Only 8k views and trending on KZbin? Wow how?

[@endisnearyall2165]

ARVIN Because it's important, that's why.

[@jed1464]

Indians blew a 3-1 lead

[@16juliajuliajulia]

probably cuz they Verified!! gotta love that algorithm

[@endisnearyall2165]

Julia Chuang Or it's a good song and KZbin likes you. Amiritttteeeee!??

[@nuhhhhhhh]

because its foxygen duh

[@renaudrenard601]

"The Lemon Twigs" brought me here :)

[@drewemerson7971]

Sam looking healthy again :)

[@mrmans484]

Drew Emerson i do believe he got off of heroin

[@jasonedenilson]

he was on crushed fun dip bars

[@Marco-xh5vh]

what the fuck he was into heroin¿

[@yahstino]

@@Marco-xh5vh no lmao

[@Joaquin_Z]

Love that Mick Jagger voice

[@charlydetodas]

When I listen this song, i feel this song was made in the 70's. I don't know why. I love it

[@doe.prodzz]

you make me feel lucky to be alive

[@kateryan8173]

GOD BLESS FOXYGEN

[@pauserepeat787]

THEY JUST NEVER GO WRONG DO THEY

[@Max-oh8fk]

PauseRepeat what about their last album

[@verylegalverycool]

lolrekt

[@GoatDust]

+Max Katsoolis it was perfect, lol

[@viachicago]

PauseRepeat NEVER.

[@jasonedenilson]

their last album kicked ass u just dont c it

[@the11theleven]

instant classic! clever video 11/10

[@Deadlikenny]

Was curious after watching a Amazon (I think) commercial. I'm happy that I didn't stumble upon crappy rap or something bad. These guys seem like a well needed. breath of fresh air in the music industry.

[@dariowestern]

I like rap when it's done well instead of the rubbish like 'mumble rap' and 'gangster rap'. This is the first time I've heard of this band and I think they rock! I wish that commercial radio would pitch this kind of music again to younger audiences.

[@bonk2737]

such a beautiful yet akward video

[@jaredtruss4120]

this is gonna blow up in due time

[@camyea69]

Jared Truss hahah dude yea mayb. foxygen is brand new

[@crobyroberto1549]

Foxygen isn't new. They've been a band for years.

[@mr.k3272]

I'd love to hear this live with the orchestra...

[@TheYoruoto]

すごく好きだ。来年発売のアルバム待ち遠しい。

[@lorenzo4ciocchi]

Italy is here!

[@hippiecheezburger5457]

is Hang a social satire? the album comes out on Inauguration Day, I honestly get a massive counterculture reference in this song, this is nice work

[@TheSeedforme]

hippiecheezburger dude, maybe. considering the first song they put out since "...and star power" was 'America'

[@marjorierivera3176]

W Ritules

[@TheSeedforme]

adrian raya so did the Indians

[@GoatDust]

to quote an album summary, "And now you're on a train. Facing the wrong way so the trees are passing in front of you. And you're looking forward but everything is getting further away. These nowhere towns somehow sound good. Like the city is heavy, but out here we float a little bit. America is too big of a boat to sink. Don't sink baby. Hang."

[@JoseHernandez-wf3kz]

hippiecheezburger nice profile pic man.

[@meelton.]

Can not believe they are back! they are amazing

[@RichieW]

It's too self aware. A quality I demand of all other artists I Love.

[@samedhaarora7048]

Thanks Spotify for introducing me to such artists ❤

[@tonifrancis2189]

Love this and its orchestra sound!

[@targz4139]

as a tennis player, 1:53 hurt me. this is the reason we got floppy nets to play with

[@manchildusa]

can't wait! love the jam session at the end of this so rich

[@manchildusa]

shalalalalalalakalalalalala i wish that part would go on for 5 more minutes

[@fernfernisfernie]

this fills my heart with joy

[@GraceMcFadden]

i'm jammin

[@francitron_art_3]

Ooh my God!!!! This is Magic

[@JK-is4bz]

This album is gonna be straight perfection

[@moonchild708]

I'm here from that Google ad -- tbh I didn't know it was a real thing, but I will be listening to more :)

[@Lide24816]

I love this song

[@navgo621]

This has some serious 'Hair' (the musical) vibes

[@nataliebowman79]

I just discovered my new favorite band. XOXO

[@Nenzo_]

All these kinds of songs coming around dec 2016💓

[@ivansherfield6234]

music choice indie on spectrum brought me here(previously called time warner ) they are playing THIS song EVERY HOUR ON THE HOUR!

[@dreamsinthree]

Excellent, so looking forward to new album

[@wallofvideo]

the video appears to derive influence from several scenes in "godspell" (1973), with sam as jesus, jonathan as john the baptist, and an assortment of frolicking disciples.

[@schuremtheworm688]

dude. i was thinking the same thing

[@pristinestepford9531]

Song so awesome even the Del Rio Border Patrol joined the conga line. 3:00 Is he carrying a whip? Oh no, that's just a rein.

[@JK-is4bz]

Lmao at people complaining that it's unoriginal or mainstream. If you don't see the quality in these tracks, something's wrong. I do like the lo fi in their first two record, (not so much threat third) but like always, their taking things somewhere new. The orchestration and production of these latest two songs is brilliant. The progressiveness in the first one is as prominent as ever. Here you just gotta let go and dance a little to this gorgeous tune.

[@MariaGarcia-ql9bm]

pleeeeeease start touring again guys!!!!!!

[@MariaGarcia-ql9bm]

wOoooo wOoooo!!!!!! So excited!!!

[@austinwarlock4766]

He reminds me of the villian in dirty harry kind of lol. And radio's just wicked at paying music. #Muhahaha. 2017 was such an awesome year for music.

[@Charliem1994]

This is their best song. These hipsters don't know what they're talking about.

[@jungong]

so good!

[@ihmqandr]

we love Foxygen!

[@user-fk8uf7xj7g]

GOOD GOOD GOOD GOOD !!!!!!

[@GoatDust]

amazing as always foxygen

[@SDR90401]

LOVE IT! Looks like it was filmed in Griffith Park on the Burbank side.