2022 Prism Prize Eligible Video: Kandle - Honey Trap
The 2022 Prism Prize for Best Canadian Music Video was recently awarded to Mustafa, for his clip for his own track, Ali. We will continue to profile noteworthy Canadian videos that were eligible for the 2022 prize, including this one from an acclaimed indie rock singer/songwriter.
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The 2022 Prism Prize for Best Canadian Music Video was recently awarded to Mustafa, for his clip for his own track, Ali. We will continue to profile noteworthy Canadian videos that were eligible for the 2022 prize, including this one from an acclaimed indie rock singer/songwriter.
Kandle - Honey Trap
Kandle Osborne is a singer-songwriter from British Columbia who balances the sounds of cabaret and rock in her music. Some of Kandle’s musical role models include Nancy Sinatra, Billie Holiday, and Shirley Bassey. During the summer of 2020, Kandle dropped her first EP as an independent artist - Stick Around and Find Out - which earned her critical praise from both national and international publications. Since putting out that EP, Kandle has also released the album Set the Fire' in 2021 and an EP titled Inferno in 2022.
The music video for Kandle’s song“Honey Trap, from her 2021 album, is a pink hued edgy dream. Flipping between concert-like scenes of the band singing to scenes of Kandle and her band seemingly about to do something dangerous - the video keeps you on your toes, leaving you to wonder what’s going to happen. Throughout the video we also have these really cool reflection shots with mirrors galore. Near the end of the video we see a man start to get control, trapping the women, but they want to regain their power - which is reflected in the lyrics. Overall, this video is powerful, gritty and a great watch.
Listen to Kandle’s latest album Inferno on audio streaming services. Of note: She is the daughter of 54-40 frontman Neil Osborne, and the pair have performed and recorded together.
Video Credits
Starring Keenan Tracey, Kandle Osborne, Louise Burns, Tess Ananda & Kendel Carson
Directed & Edited by Brandon William Fletcher
Directory of Photography: Byron Kopman
1st AD: Jeffrey Mitchell
1st AC: Kelvin Wong
Gaffer: Nick Taillefer
Key Grip: James Kaliszak
Makeup by: Katie Macskasy
Hairdressing by: Tess Ananda
Rope Artist: Squid Kinks
Vehicle Provided by: Bob Mai & Robert Huynh
Equipment Provided by: Alterna Films
Colour: Dave Tomiak
Executive Producer: Kandle Osborne
Produced by Brandon William Fletcher
