The music world is abuzz with the release of Phoebe Bridgers' new single 'Lost Boys', but what's got fans really buzzing is the surreal music video that accompanies it. This fantasy-filled extravaganza throws in a curveball that will delight gamers and music lovers alike - an Easter egg that pays homage to the beloved British-developed online RPG, RuneScape.
As Bridgers unleashes her lead single from upcoming album 'Lost Weekend' (out August 14th), she whisks viewers away on a thrilling adventure. Alongside live-action role-playing companions, they find themselves at a petrol station where 'Licorice Pizza' actor Skyler Gisondo is immersed in Old School RuneScape. What follows is an epic journey through the world of RuneScape - complete with pickaxe-wielding antics and woodland raves inside a virtual realm inspired by the game.
The creators behind RuneScape, Jagex, are over the moon about this unexpected cameo. A spokesperson beamed to Eurogamer: "It's incredible to see Old School RuneScape popping up in such an unexpected spot!" They went on to praise Bridgers and director Lance Oppenheim for their work, highlighting the "wide-reaching cultural impact" of the game.
Bridgers' connection to gaming is no one-off. 'Lost Boys' features collaborations with her Boygenius bandmates Lucy Dacus and Julien Baker, as well as Christian Lee Hutson and Jack Antonoff. Fellow artist Chappell Roan has also publicly declared her love for RuneScape's soundtrack - a true medieval synth masterpiece from the early 2000s.
But if you're itching to play RuneScape during Bridgers' upcoming headline tour, think again! The artist has banned mobile phones at her arena shows, ensuring fans are fully immersed in the live experience. Tickets and further information for her European and UK leg of the tour can be found through official channels.