Music Video Style 2012

Was 2012 the year that the music video format got its groove back?

As artists released videos that were previewed with movie theater-style trailers (as well as releasing clips that were as long as mini documentary films), there seemed to be a thread of stylish creative imagery that hasn't been seen since MTV's heyday in the 1980s.

NPR presents eight music videos that personified style in 2012 HERE

Above is npr's pick for MOST STYLISH ART NERD : "Cheerleader" by St. Vincent; Directed by Hiro Murai