Superhumanoids Jump Hurdles in a Quest for 'Mikelah' -- Video Premiere

L.A. mood rockers Superhumanoids have an incredible knack for the art of the music video. If you need proof, check out the clip for their latest single 'Mikelah,' an emotional ballad of mournful longing complete with inspiring string arrangements and big drum sounds.

The song's accompanying video typifies a high school male's quest for attention at a track and field meet. A young man with a messy mop of hair vies for a flirtatious blonde named Mikelah, and you'll just have to watch to see how he fares.

"When developing a video, I strive for the content to have a close relationship with the song. I want the video to tell a story that is at least thematically similar to or inspired by the music," director Arms Race (aka Superhumanoids drummer Evan Weinerman) tells Spinner. "Cameron and I discussed how the 'Mikelah' lyrics speak to a couple, either romantic or platonic, who are caught up in a cycle of treating each other poorly. The inevitability of bringing each other down into a place of despair and loathing, a fairly dark and relatable topic I think.

"So, naturally, I applied that idea of an unhealthy, self-destructive relationship to an insecure high school athlete vying for the affection of a controlling, manipulative queen bee. For the third of our Superhumanoids video trilogy, I very much wanted to bring back our close friend and great talent Kyle (who starred in the 'Persona' video last year). There's also a brief cameo from Martin, his 'Persona' co-star and (seriously) Scientist of the Year, so search vigilantly for his appearance. We were fortunate enough to shoot at a track meet in Chino. The organizers were incredibly inviting and helpful."

Click over to Superhumanoids' website for the band's latest news and tour dates. The Lewis Pesacov-produced 'Mikelah' is available now via the White Iris label.

Watch Superhumanoids' Video for 'Mikelah'