The video is part of a visual series directed by Johnny Chew . Chew’s work on this album cycle uses a "retro-modern" aesthetic inspired by space-time travel.
James Mercer has described "the blue" as representing a form of oblivion , though not in a negative way; rather, it’s a sense of freedom and discovery. The video captures this through its dreamlike, drifting visuals. Broken Bells - Into The Blue (Official Video)
While earlier videos in the series (like "One Night") follow characters finding a new planet after Earth becomes "void," the "Into The Blue" video focuses more on the majestic, atmospheric tone of the journey itself. The video is part of a visual series directed by Johnny Chew
The video features kaleidoscopic and psychedelic imagery that mirrors the song's blend of '60s psychedelia, '70s rock, and '80s new wave. It heavily utilizes surreal, looping animations and space-themed motifs, reflecting the album's concept of "lifting off" into the unknown. Thematic Elements The video captures this through its dreamlike, drifting