Landon Sky shares cinematic heartbreak journey in “Sad”
REVIEW
9 Lounges Team
6/22/2025
Director, Editor, Visionary: Landon Sky Himself
In an industry where most artists rely on external direction, Landon Sky takes full creative control of his narrative. Not only did he write and perform “Sad,” but he also produced, filmed, and edited the music video himself. With a background as a seasoned video producer, Landon’s passion for the visual medium bleeds through every frame.
His experience shines in how the video is shot: clean, intimate, and heavy with symbolic undertones. It doesn't scream for attention—it whispers truths that hit harder.
Few artists manage to blur the lines between visual art and emotional expression the way Landon Sky does in his latest offering, “Sad.” Written during a moment of deep emotional reckoning, “Sad” isn’t just a track—it’s a mirror held up to the soul.
The inspiration came from the immediate aftermath of loss. As Landon explains, “I think when you lose someone, the first 10 minutes are the worst.” Those moments—the raw, exposed, and unfiltered ones—form the heartbeat of this song and its video.
Talking to Himself: A Song as Self-Therapy
In his own words, “This course of written expression is me talking to me, and sorting out who I am and what I can be.” That confession gives the song its true power. It’s not just about heartbreak—it’s about understanding your emotions when you’re in the eye of the storm.
From anger to regret, from tears to transformation, “Sad” showcases the emotional spectrum that heartbreak brings. It’s a visual journal of healing, and the video makes it incredibly personal yet relatable.
A Red Telephone Box and a Call You Can’t Make
One of the most compelling visual elements in the video is the use of a classic UK red telephone box—a callback to simpler times. Landon recalls, “It was like stepping into the past… I had the impression that I was actually having this conversation – a really sad call.”
This iconic piece of British culture becomes a character of its own—an emotional prop representing missed connections and unresolved goodbyes. It draws viewers into a timeless space where grief and nostalgia converge.
A Rising Indie Star with Depth
With “Sad,” Landon Sky isn’t just another indie artist. He’s a storyteller, a filmmaker, and an emotional cartographer. The music video deserves praise not only for its technical finesse but also for its raw honesty and symbolic richness.
For fans of emotionally driven indie pop, cinematic storytelling, or self-produced art, this is a must-watch.