Spacehog - In the Meantime (Official Music Video, 1996)

Spacehog - "In the Meantime" Official Music Video | 90s Alt-Rock Anthem (1996)

Blast into the cosmic cool of Spacehog’s "In the Meantime" with this iconic 1996 official music video, a psychedelic snapshot of the English-American alt-rockers at their glam-infused peak. Directed by Jake Scott, the video features the band—Royston Langdon, Antony Langdon, Richard Steel, and Jonny Cragg—performing against a stark white backdrop with a sand egg timer, evoking the East Village bohemia of the mid-90s. This track, the lead single from their debut album Resident Alien (Elektra Records), Saviour), topped the U.S. Billboard Mainstream Rock chart and hit #32 on the Hot 100, cementing its status as a 90s alt-rock staple. A must-watch for fans of raw, unfiltered rock energy.

The video’s minimalist yet quirky vibe, inspired by the 1966 film Blow Up and The Yardbirds, captures Spacehog’s theatrical flair, with Royston Langdon’s Bowie-esque swagger stealing the show. Anecdote: The song’s infectious opening tones were sampled from Penguin Cafe Orchestra’s "Telephone and Rubber Band," a happy accident discovered by Langdon while experimenting with a sampler, blending a crossed phone line sound with a rubber band twang. Fun fact: Lead singer Royston Langdon, once married to Liv Tyler, wrote the song as a metaphor for overcoming isolation and fear, a personal reflection that resonates in its soaring chorus. The video’s recent resurgence in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (2023) proves its timeless appeal, making it a nostalgic rebellion against today’s sanitized pop.

Crank up the volume and dive into Spacehog’s "In the Meantime," a defiant middle finger to modern music’s mediocrity. Watch now, like, share, and subscribe on Rumble for more 90s rock anthems that hit harder than a tax audit! Explore Spacehog’s glam-rock roots and their influence on bands like Weezer and The Strokes.