Rewind and React

This week on Rewind & React , Adam and Rob head back to 1993 to revisit one of the most recognizable dance hits of the decade. But while almost everyone knows the song, its surprisingly spooky music video might be a different story. Instead of a nightclub full of dancers, “What Is Love” takes us into a mysterious mansion filled with seductive vampires, strange transformations, dramatic dancing...

This week on Rewind & React, Adam and Rob head into spooky season with Rob Zombie’s “Dragula,” the first single from his debut solo album Hellbilly Deluxe . We break down the video’s rapid-fire mix of old horror-film footage, bizarre characters, deliberately cheap effects, psychedelic colors and the coffin-inspired hot rod at the center of it all. It may look sinister, but underneath the makeu...

This week, Rewind & React rewinds to 1994 for the Beastie Boys’ “Sabotage,” the Spike Jonze-directed music video that turns MCA, Mike D, and Ad-Rock into the stars of the most over-the-top 1970s cop show that never existed. Adam and Rob break down why the video’s grainy, low-budget look, frantic camera work, ridiculous characters, and completely straight-faced performances work so perfectly wi...

Rewind & React takes on one of Madonna’s most iconic music videos: “Express Yourself” — a bold, glamorous, industrial pop spectacle that may just be her best video ever. Adam and Rob dive into the 1989 classic, directed by David Fincher, and explore how Madonna turned a dance-pop empowerment anthem into a massive MTV event filled with towering factory sets, gender-bending style, old Hollywood...

Rewind & React rewinds to one of Shakira’s wildest early crossover videos with a deep dive into “Objection (Tango).” Adam and Rob revisit the Dave Meyers-directed video that blends tango, rock performance, animation, superhero parody, and full-on revenge fantasy into one chaotic early-2000s music video ride. Here’s what we’re covering: The dramatic tango opening and how it sets up the story of...

Rewind & React rewinds to the dawn of the 2010s party-pop era with a deep dive into Kesha’s breakout music video for “TiK ToK.” Adam and Rob revisit the glitter-covered chaos, bathtub wakeups, gold Trans Am energy, and messy house-party visuals that introduced Kesha as pop’s ultimate anti-polished party girl. Here’s what we’re covering: The arrival of Kesha’s early persona — messy, rebellious,...

Rewind & React continues the artists-with-dollar-signs series with A$AP Rocky’s “Tailor Swif” (not to be confused with Taylor Swift) — a surreal, glitchy, and wildly unpredictable music video that feels like an Adult Swim sketch, a TikTok feed, and a high-fashion fever dream all rolled into one. Adam and Rob break down the 2024 release, filmed in Ukraine in 2021, and explore how Rocky drifts t...

Rewind & React dives into the hyper-chaotic, internet-fueled world of bbno$’s “1-800” — a music video that feels less like a story and more like a scrolling feed brought to life. Adam and Rob break down how this absurd, rapid-fire visual captures the evolution of music videos in the post-TikTok era, where the artist isn’t just the star — they’re the product. Here’s what we’re covering: The non...

Rewind & React rewinds to one of the most inventive music videos of the early 2000s with a deep dive into Red Hot Chili Peppers’ “Californication.” Adam and Rob break down the video game-inspired visual that turned the band into playable characters and captured the surreal, chaotic dream of California at the height of PlayStation-era culture. Here’s what we’re covering: The groundbreaking conc...

Rewind & React returns to the world of Britney Spears with one of the most stylish and inventive pop videos of the 2000s: Toxic. Adam and Rob break down the slick, spy-movie inspired visual that helped cement Britney’s status as a full-blown pop icon and pushed the boundaries of what a mainstream music video could look like. Directed by Joseph Kahn, the video plays like a mini action film—comp...

Rewind & React continues its One Shot series with one of Britney Spears’ most talked-about music videos, “I’m a Slave 4 U.” Adam and Rob break down the steamy, sweat-soaked visual that marked a major turning point in Britney Spears’ career and signaled her full transition away from teen pop. Here’s what we’re covering: The gritty, sauna-like club setting and how it contrasts sharply with the g...

Rewind & React jumps back into the Y2K pop explosion with this week’s episode, spotlighting Britney Spears’ “Oops!… I Did It Again.” Adam and Rob break down the video that officially transformed Britney from breakout teen star into full-fledged global pop icon. Here’s what we’re covering: The instantly iconic red catsuit and how it became one of the most recognizable looks in pop history The s...

Rewind & React rewinds to the moment No Doubt broke through and changed punk pop forever with a deep dive into the Tragic Kingdom album. Adam and Rob revisit the videos, visuals, and cultural shift that turned a ska band from Orange County into MTV mainstays and launched Gwen Stefani as a style icon. Here’s what we’re covering: The rise of Gwen Stefani as a visual and fashion force — from bind...

Rewind & React closes out the year by hitting pause, rewinding the tape, and looking back at everything that made this year unforgettable. Adam and Rob revisit the standout music videos they covered, the surprises they didn’t see coming, and the moments that sparked the biggest debates behind the mic. Here’s what we’re covering: The music videos that exceeded expectations — and the ones that c...

Rewind & React kicks off a brand-new One Shot series with one of the most important pop videos of the last 30 years: Britney Spears’ “…Baby One More Time.” Adam and Rob dive deep into the 1998 debut that didn’t just launch a superstar — it reshaped MTV, revived bubblegum pop, and defined an entire cultural era. Here’s what we’re covering: The simplicity and brilliance behind the schoolgirl con...

Rewind & React wraps up its Halloween One Shot series with a dark, synth-fueled ride through “Sledge” by Dance with the Dead . Adam and Rob break down this haunting, wordless music video where cursed highways, glowing trunks, and supernatural revenge collide in true horror fashion. Here’s what we’re covering: The chilling story of a driver who feeds lost souls to his demonic car How the glowin...

Rewind & React keeps the Halloween spirit going with one of the most stylishly spooky videos of the 2000s — “Heads Will Roll” by the Yeah Yeah Yeahs. Adam and Rob break down this blood-splattered dance party that blends horror, humor, and glitter into one unforgettable fever dream. Here’s what we’re covering: The disco-dancing werewolf that’s part Michael Jackson tribute, part B-movie chaos Ho...

Rewind & React steps into the moonlight to explore the most iconic music video of all time: Michael Jackson’s “Thriller.” Adam and Rob break down John Landis’ 14-minute horror-meets-pop masterpiece, dissecting the choreography, the costumes, and the cultural moment that changed music videos forever. Here’s what we’re covering: The groundbreaking fusion of music, film, and horror tropes that tu...

In this One Shot edition of Rewind & React , Adam and Rob dive into the kaleidoscopic world of Porter Robinson’s 2024 music video “Cheerleader.” They break down the sensory overload of styles—live action, CGI, stop-motion, 2D and 3D animation—that collide to create a hyperpop visual journey about fandom, obsession, and the blurry lines between reality and fantasy. Here’s what we’re covering: T...

Rewind & React descends into the provocative and unsettling world of Nine Inch Nails with a deep dive into their most infamous music video— “Closer.” Adam and Rob unravel the disturbing imagery, the artistic influences, and the controversy that cemented this video as one of the most iconic and polarizing visuals of the 1990s. Here’s what we’re covering: The haunting, surreal visuals inspired b...

Rewind & React dives headfirst into the provocative, personal, and pop-culture-piercing world of Eminem. Adam and Rob dissect three of Slim Shady’s most iconic and visually arresting music videos, tracing his evolution from chaos agent to self-aware auteur. Here’s what we’re covering: The Real Slim Shady: A surreal comedy sketch set to music—complete with Eminem clones, pop star parodies, and...

Rewind & React takes on the raw energy and unfiltered attitude of The Offspring in this week’s episode! Adam and Rob break down five of the band’s most memorable and stylistically diverse music videos—each one packed with social satire, absurdist humor, and generational chaos. Here’s what we’re covering: Pretty Fly (For a White Guy): A clueless suburban teen tries way too hard to act cool. It’...

In this One Shot double feature, Adam and Rob rewind to the early 2000s for a rare two-part music video experience from Hoobastank. First up is their megahit ballad “The Reason,” followed by the sequel-slash-prequel video for “Same Direction,” creating an unexpected mini-heist universe packed with slow-motion reveals, undercover twists, and surprise cameos. They dig into how a band known for post-...

In this One Shot episode of Rewind & React, Adam and Rob travel to a dystopian 2095 to break down Tupac Shakur's "California Love," featuring Dr. Dre. This iconic 90s anthem comes to life in a music video that pays homage to the Mad Max universe, complete with wild, post-apocalyptic imagery, modified vehicles, and tribal punk costumes. Here’s what we’re covering: The Mad Max univ...

In this One Shot of Rewind & React , Adam and Rob throw on their neon headbands and dive into Walk the Moon’s retro-fueled 2014 hit, “Shut Up and Dance.” This high-energy music video might seem like a lighthearted party on the surface, but it’s packed with clever homages, tongue-in-cheek visuals, and enough 1980s throwbacks to make John Hughes proud. They break down the prom-night visuals, qui...