


2024
OBSOLETE - YOKO GOLD
PAUL SHORT
In the thrilling music video for "Obsolete," Yoko Gold takes us on a dark, emotional journey through the tormented psyche of a toxic relationship. The video opens with Yoko discovering that the girl he loves, Angel, is entangled with another version of himself—a haunting metaphor for his own dark side.
As the story unfolds, Yoko confronts this sinister doppelgänger in a series of intense, visually striking scenes. The climax sees Yoko taking drastic measures to rid himself of his inner demon, culminating in a harrowing scene where he shoots and buries his other self.
Interspersed with these dramatic moments are scenes of Angel experiencing psychotic breaks, her turmoil mirroring the chaos of their relationship. The video transitions into a surreal B-side set in a black-and-white void, where Yoko and Angel confront their true selves, wrestling with the toxicity that binds them.
The rollercoaster of emotions reaches its peak as the story returns to its grim reality. Angel, drained and disillusioned, ultimately abandons Yoko, both physically and emotionally. The video ends on an ambiguous note—did Angel truly leave Yoko, or did he finally escape the limbo of their destructive relationship?
"Obsolete" is a gripping visual narrative that captures the dark complexity of love, self-destruction, and the quest for liberation.