Nick Lutsko - Punchline (Official Music Video)

New single 'Punchline' available for purchase and streaming everywhere: distrokid.com/...
Directed by Justin Cipriani
First AC: Riley Smith
Dance direction: Jules Downum
Choreography: Jenison and Jerigray Eduave with Jules Downum
Dancers: Jenison Eduave, Jerigray Eduave, Crystal Newson, Jess Ortega, Emma Pannkuk
Extra hands: Eric Parham, Brian Lutsko and Andrew Walker
Flowers by Fox and Fern
Special thanks to Roger Knipp, Trudy Harper, Cameron McGriff and Randy Steele
Written and produced by Nick Lutsko
Saxophones by Jon Elliott
Electric bass by Eric Parham
Mixed by Adam Brown
Mastered by Charles Allison

[@hetnkik999]

Person discovering Nick through this song: "Wow, this is great, I can't wait to check out his other songs." *Proceeds to watch a naked man crawling on his belly outside the mayor's house to find the cricket queen*

[@dsfisher]

This rules. I can't imagine what it's like to discover Nick through this and then look at his other stuff. Lmao

[@Dritermius]

The funny songs are good. The serious songs are good. Nick Lutsko is good.

[@celieboo]

This!

[@terryo4352]

his album Swords is phenomenal. I'm VERY excited that he's making some new serious music!!

[@derekhenkels]

When people talk about our political climate leading to great art, they're specifically talking about Nick Lutsko.

[@MrGryfft]

Nobody has mentioned that this is all one take. Great work Nick, great work dancers, great work cameraguy.

[@Slimeq]

it's ai actually. that's why his hands look like that

[@mejd16]

Lissa said that DAY ONE

[@andrewwalker7779]

I worked on this video, it wasn't easy lol

[@ax14pz107]

I think you're a someone, not a nobody. You should believe more in yourself.

[@CapucineSky]

@@andrewwalker7779 Thank you for your service.

[@peterbyrne5004]

Nick continuing to provide the definitive soundtrack to ... whatever this all is. Beautiful work.

[@shaneoloughlin]

2:02 just in case you forgot this was Big Nick

[@magiccouponsREAL]

OH!

[@terryo4352]

lmao his reverbalicious shouts are so distinct

[@Sairishere]

Wait, this is just like...art.

[@SarahMaywalt]

The twist was that it was all art all along.

[@JerryKid72]

the iconic lutsko "OH!" 2:02

[@DanPawlak]

And everyone's pieces are scattered beneath the sky. To hell with the punchline. Damn. That's beautiful.

[@Charles.Foster.Offdensen]

I'm not crying. I'm allergic to great art. Thanks for making this, it'll be on repeat for a long time

[@j.christopher.arrison]

the song so perfectly captures the anxiety/hope of this moment

[@rlm4471]

Hope?

[@j.christopher.arrison]

@@rlm4471 Listen again

[@SamSung-xz7jt]

The whining

[@GazingTrandoshan]

@@SamSung-xz7jt Man yall are anti art its not even funny , enjoy your grey future

[@mattbachmann4311]

Here's to the most criminally underrated artist of all time!!

[@MiraArrr]

We need to start a Bluesky campaign and spam Adam Neely

[@Jessicajmidian]

This song had me crying in the Target breakroom. Thanks I think.

[@eskaweeks]

Hope you are doing okay buddy

[@FerdinandZebua]

"To hell with the punchline..." Bravo! Good Spirit. Defiant & courageously strong! 💪💪💪

[@rayCaster147]

Nick Lutsko dropping heartfelt bangers out of nowhere

[@timjones7303]

I absolutely did not expect the trademark Lutsko “OH!” to work as well as it did in a non-comedic context.

[@CapucineSky]

My man you need to listen to some Swords.

[@Very_Okay]

i’m so excited for this new record Nick. your goofy stuff brought me here years ago, but your genuine talent at “serious” musicianship in all of your projects, even your silliest songs, is what truly kept me around. thanks for sharing your art with us.

[@terryo4352]

the arrangements and quality of productions with his music, serious or funny, have always been so incredible. very excited for some new serious lutsko!

[@jarathen1625]

Swords Nick is back, and not a moment too soon.

[@iansragingbileduct]

King of Halloween returns to tickle our emotion bones

[@MeeraReads]

I listened to Obituary on loop the day after the election. Glad to have another song in the deeply emotionally moving collection

[@Ketirz]

As someone whose favorite song of Nick's is Sideshow, I cannot begin to express how delighted I am to see him coming back to the kind of cultural commentary that made me fall in love with his pre-basement work. Give me hope and make me suffer at the same time, you wonderful, talented maestro of the bittersweet.

[@joncoughlin3486]

Hell yeah, Nick. Single cut! So damn happy for you. This turned out great, and it's a beautiful song. Compliments and congratulations to everyone involved!

[@mattmandg6524]

I'm a fan of Nick not having to define a hard line between his comedy-focused work and his other work... but MAN I've been ready for a new proper album from him. Here's hoping.

[@CapucineSky]

May The Algorithm bless this video with the million views it deserves.

[@seandouglas3394]

insane that its as low as it is

[@CapucineSky]

@@seandouglas3394 Give it time.

[@BenApplegate]

I always loved your songs outside the computer, too.

[@SarahMaywalt]

Now, in these dark dark days, Nick Lutsko reveals his final form.

[@loganwendigo937]

Nick deserves the best, this is incredible

[@grindcoreninja6527]

Dammit Nick, right in the feels.

[@Skyking549]

This is the nick lutsko i need rn

[@sawyerk641]

So weird that I was just thinking about Nick Lutsko earlier. I feel like a lot of "mainstream" music has stopped commenting on the world, and even though I listen to a lot of music, I think it says a lot that he's one of the only people that seem to just come across my mind when things happen in the world. What a delightful treat on my lunch break; thank you so much.

[@dannyblack721]

this is unbearably beautiful. thank you.

[@Cybercooties]

Genuinely beautiful. Nick, you continue to be one of the most iconoclastic musicians in the world. Serious, silly, and anywhere in between, when you make music it makes things better.

[@howlpro8453]

Big nick pulled a big move here, damn those words gives me goosebumps, thanks Big nick

[@terryo4352]

Yes! The long awaited return of "serious" Nick! Very excited!!! Very cool ambitious video, beautiful color. Once they convened around the piano toward the end it really took shape. Much love Nick! Great job on the shoot and the dancers killed it! Swords was 5 years ago! Excited for some sober Lutsko lyrics about the hellscape of modern reality.

[@andiego888]

Nick 1 take Lutsko back at it again with the heart melting bangers

[@geekrebellion]

Everything about this is beautiful.

[@gordonwiley2006]

I spend alot of time in my own head about my own little projects and art. I barely ever get most of it started, and when I do, I often struggle to get what's in my head out. I hope Nick and the people who work with him find satisfaction in what they make, their talent is so evident.

[@mfndapl]

still can't get over how beautiful this is. we'll get through this

[@pederw4900]

Beautiful

[@SkellyTelly]

HOW DOES THIS MAN MAKE A BUNCH OF COMEDY SONGS ONE MONTH AND THE BE NEXT MAKE A SERIOUS SONG ABOUT OUR CURRENT POLITICAL CLIMATE??

[@bennaeboz]

Nick, this is beautiful. I found you via Swords back in 2019- KZbin randomly recommended me the Software music video. I was graduating high school at the time. Swords went on to carry me through university, it's almost certainly my most listened album of the last five years. Now my degree is coming to an end, and you've got a new album to take me through the next chapter of my life. Thank you

[@VividPagan]

Life has been rough, lately. Thanks for this.

[@td895]

Wow nick what an incredible song goddamn

[@GazingTrandoshan]

This song legit made me cry , dammit man

[@BicycleFunk]

Looking forward to this new album.

[@riverman8181]

See new Nick Lutsko song come out. Click it expecting funny song (how could it not be funny with the title of "Punchline"?). Song not funny. Song really good lol. Great music, great production. Awesome job guys

[@SharkFishFace]

Hell yup, a new album on the way? Swords is a masterpiece, very exciting!

[@DrSmyth1]

Just unbelievably beautiful

[@MrJoeyDeli]

Unbelievable how happy this makes me to watch, Nick. Cheers.

[@lukeirey]

another absolute amazing piece of art from this man. Best unconditional $5 i spend every month on my mandatory tax

[@thornXBL]

This is the vibe I needed this month. Thank you, Nick

[@chefsdaughter418]

Incredible song AND video that came out at a perfect time. Thank you for everything, Big Nick. ❤️❗️

[@isthisgoodquestionmark]

Can you now please come to Europe and perform all of your amazing songs live?

[@jenniferrobnett6052]

Lutskooooooooletsgooooooooooooooo!!!!!! Sobbing my eyes out!!!!!!! Thank you for giving us this beautiful important song!!!!!

[@ramsoomair]

Great stuff Nick, keep it up

[@Summerdregs]

Your whole heart is in it, we can tell 💓

[@MalcolmTen]

Wake up to new Nick Lutsko? This is a good day.

[@KingJuliusXIII]

Nick the GOAT as always! Cant wait to hear the whole album!

[@arnoarno1092]

I love Nick Lutsko!

[@whispersignal1]

Beautiful work, Nick. ❤

[@hazyfeilds]

Thank you Nick, this song is beautiful. The video feels like its in the afterlife

[@andrewwalsh9608]

Fantastic stuff, can't wait for the album

[@pm3618]

love the iconic nick screech even in the beautiful serious pieces!!! this rules.

[@MostlyHarmlessAK]

Holy crap! I came here expecting typical silliness and jokes and then I got a nice little tune that made me feel things. Thanks Nick Lutsko

[@karobeccary]

This song is beautiful, thank you Nick, the dancers and everyone else involved

[@fishharlan971]

truly stunning once again

[@themannaking]

New song day always makes my day. Thanks for you all the hard work you put into your craft. Your music makes a difference.

[@jlafleur35]

Excited for more of this!

[@starius1154]

Damn, Nick. 👍

[@torgnyaanderaa2334]

Beautiful, man.

[@wolfcatwithagun]

LOUDER! MORE POWER!

[@eskaweeks]

MORE DOG

[@cece_marie]

Goodness, this just fills my heart with golden light.🔔 Beautiful work by everyone, the camera work was its own character, earnest performance by the dancers, this is such beautiful art. ✨

[@Cracklemere]

That was a bloody great video.

[@Mikelectric]

love you nick

[@Kirsten13Marie]

absolutely amazing. Thank you for your music dude

[@my_wheelhouse]

Wow Nick, this is great, thanks for your music. You’re so talented. Love you dude.

[@joaopedrocanassamontanher2461]

this man can do everything, what a beautiful song/video !!

[@Dirk_Strider]

I don't know how you do it but you always do.

[@tythegolfer6279]

Cheers 🍻 👏 ✌️

[@jakeman52]

Bro casually drops some high art on a channel I subbed to for Gremlin memes.

[@antgrantrant]

Not enough Ernest. Kidding, beautiful song man

[@nathanielbeven9052]

Nice Buckets, Nick! Edit: Oh nice, they contained flower pedals too.

[@carlkloster]

This song is a beautiful reflection on life and gives me hope to travel with into 2025.

[@BlackKara]

"Is there a punchline to make it all worth it" Man.

[@EricFieldDesign]

I am so ready for a return to this style of music from you. Excellent! Can't wait to hear the full album!

[@another_other_person]

I think it may possiblly be time for me to finally make a video gushing about this genius

[@smoli]

Seeing you play piano and branch out reminds me of Chris Martin's early branch out from standard guitar rock. Keep innovating nick

[@daniellebalouise9596]

Made me cry. My life is falling apart and I am scared. I feel like no one gets it. All I want is safety, I want people to hear me and to help get me there, but I guess no one can. But I felt heard by this song. I just don't know if I'm going to make it.

[@CapucineSky]

Hold my hand.

[@jofawkes]

You aren't alone

[@Sauce787]

Awesome song, great video

[@shadowedmind4]

Another amazing song, makes me want A whole album of Nick Lutsko parodying his own songs with serious lyrics.

[@celieboo]

This is amazing! This is so good. Nick has so much talent. Kudos to the dancers!

[@mjbellantoni]

Oh, Nick.

[@Kyallr]

another hit from Big Nick

[@Old_Crookedhats]

Bravo! Fantastic song, wonderful production. Always a joy to share in your output.

[@faryn3687]

Very Cool Nick! Love it!

[@syris1952]

This song got me legit a bit misty, amazing work, Nick. Genuinely great track, as always

[@josephmicro22]

Absolutely incredible, a perfect Swords follow up. So excited for this album right when we needed it, ik this will be on repeat for months

[@luizneto-rq5qq]

Nick is precious.

[@batbawls]

Brilliant surprise! So good!

[@dk12553]

Amazing, love it