Interpol Recruit Kristen Stewart, Finn Wittrock for “If You Really Love Nothing” Video
It's the third single from Interpol's new album Marauder, out tomorrow, Aug. 24
Image via Matador Records/YouTube
Interpol’s sixth record Marauder is out tomorrow, Friday, Aug. 24, and ahead of its release, the NYC post-punks have debuted a star-studded video for the LP’s third and final single, “If You Really Love Nothing.” The short film stars Kristen Stewart and Finn Wittrock as a mismatched pair of star-crossed lovers who spend a wild night out together.
Shot in Los Angeles with direction from Hala Matar, the “If You Really Love Nothing” visuals reflect the single’s stylish swagger, opening on Wittrock’s quiet, comically handsome protagonist before introducing Stewart, his charming rogue of a companion, who makes a memorable entrance by hopping out of the trunk of a taxi. The two head into a colorful nightclub, where an unfettered Stewart feeds Wittrock liquor (and later, spaghetti), makes out with just about everyone in sight and generally acts like she owns the place.
Frontman Paul Banks praised Matar’s direction in a statement:
Hala is a young director I had the pleasure of meeting a few years ago, and I’ve been a big fan of her short film work since. Her luscious use of colors and lighting, her insightful dialogue and playful direction, for me, are her hallmarks. There’s always humor, drama and atmosphere to spare in her work. I see all of these qualities in her video for “If You Really Love Nothing.” And speaking on behalf of Interpol, we are so proud to have had the opportunity of this collaboration.
“Kristen Stewart is the perfect actress for this part. I don’t think there’s anyone that could have better played the role,” Banks adds. “She nails it, and I love the performance from Finn Wittrock. Another wonderful casting choice—he plays the role of Kristen’s beleaguered companion beautifully.”
Marauder is the first Interpol album since 2014’s El Pintor. “If You Really Love Nothing” joins previous singles “The Rover” and “Number 10,” and is the second advance track to receive the visual treatment, following the band’s cinematic video for “The Rover,” which featured a star of its own in Ebon Moss-Bachrach (Girls, The Punisher).
Again, Marauder is out tomorrow on Matador Records, and Interpol will tour through early 2019 in support of the new album. Watch the “If You Really Love Nothing” video and see the band’s full tour slate down below.