Alexis Taylor – Out of Phase ft. Lola Kirke (2026)
Story overview
This 4-minute experimental music video from 2026 features musician Alexis Taylor navigating a surreal digital landscape filled with unsettling imagery like eerie escalators, singing mannequins, and abstract digital nightmares. Shot entirely on an iPhone 16, it's an artistic exploration of technology and perception rather than a traditional narrative film.
Parent Guide
A brief experimental music video with surreal, potentially unsettling imagery but no traditional narrative or concerning content. Most suitable for children who can distinguish between artistic expression and reality.
Content breakdown
No violence, fighting, or physical peril depicted. The 'digital nightmares' are abstract visual effects, not threatening scenarios.
Contains surreal elements that some children might find unsettling: eerie escalators, singing mannequins, and abstract digital effects. The overall tone is artistic rather than frightening, but sensitive viewers might be disturbed by the strange imagery.
No dialogue or lyrics with concerning language. The focus is on instrumental music and visual experimentation.
No sexual content, suggestive material, or nudity present.
No depiction of alcohol, drugs, tobacco, or substance use.
Creates an atmospheric, surreal mood that might be confusing or mildly unsettling for some children, but lacks intense emotional arcs or distressing content.
Parent tips
This is a short experimental music video with abstract, potentially unsettling imagery. The 4-minute runtime makes it easy to preview. No traditional plot exists - it's more about mood and visual experimentation. Consider watching it yourself first to gauge your child's comfort with surreal, non-narrative content.
Parent chat guide
Parent follow-up questions
- Which colors did you like best?
- Did the music sound happy or sad?
- What was your favorite part?
- What was the strangest thing you saw?
- How did the video make you feel?
- What do you think the mannequins were doing?
- What mood do you think the artist was creating?
- How did the iPhone filming affect how it looked?
- What might 'digital nightmares' mean to you?
- What artistic techniques did you notice?
- How does this compare to other music videos?
- What commentary might this make about our relationship with technology?
Where to watch
Streaming availability has not been announced yet.