# Head-Morphing Music Vids Niki & The Dove Release 'The Fox' with Abstract Indigenous Imagery By Jason Soy | Published 2012-02-11 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/niki-the-dove References: [designcollector.net](http://designcollector.net/niki-the-dove-the-fox/) & [vimeo](http://vimeo.com/29166192) Self-described flamboyant pop band Niki & The Dove have released their video for their latest single, ‘The [Fox](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/universal-basic-guys).’ Matching the group’s idiosyncratic sound, the music video takes people on a wild visual trip that anyone with eyes will surely enjoy. The treatment for the Niki & The Dove video features an [animated female with a fox head](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pomofox) who journeys through a [psychedelic landscape](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interactive-digital-artwork) littered with indigenous motifs. As the footage progresses, the protagonist’s head morphs into abstract forms, such as a whisker-clad opera mask or a Mayan-like statue head. The craniums continue to change until finally reverting back to its original fox form. ‘The Fox’ was made by WINTR, which is a creative production team based in Seattle. One thing’s for sure, your eyes and ears won’t be bored while watching this imaginative video. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 24% | Activity: 20% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Viral](https://www.trendhunter.com/viral) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Head-morphing Videos:** There is a growing trend in the creation of abstract and visually captivating videos through head morphing techniques. - **Indigenous Motifs in Media:** More and more media forms are incorporating indigenous motifs as part of their artistic expression and social messaging. - **Psychedelic Animation:** The combination of intricate animation and bright palettes is becoming a popular feature in music and art videos. ### Where This Applies - **Music Production:** Music production companies can explore the use of head-morphing techniques to produce visually stunning and distinctive music videos. - **Art and Design:** The growing trend of using indigenous motifs and psychedelic animation in art and design can be capitalized on as a unique selling point among various art forms. - **Advertising and Marketing:** The use of head-morphing techniques and psychedelic animation in advertising and marketing can serve as a disruptive innovation in capturing consumer attention and engaging target audiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI-Generated Rap Music Videos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/love-you-more.md) - [Music-Inspired Avatar Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/see-yourself-in-sound.md) - [AI Sound Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-sound-piece.md) - [Iconic Fragrance Short Films](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diptyques-do-son-collection.md) - [Gamified Music Metaverses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pixelynx.md) - [Cartoonish Speaker Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/verdy-3.md) - [Enhanced Music Display Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/futureahead.md) - [Music AI-Generated Visual Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modem.md) - [Dreamy Dance-Centric Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-and-spike-jonze.md)