Must-Watch Music Videos: ‘Pay No Mind’ If It’s Not Hanni El Khatib

The new video for “Pay No Mind” from L.A. singer/songwriter/garage rocker, Hanni El Khatib boasts a minimalist aesthetic and delivers fully as an all-out, fast-paced, punk anthem. From the producing prowess of fellow garage-music-savvy rocker Dan Auerbach of The Black Keys, the track is the latest single from El Khatib’s newest album, Head in the Dirt.

The video features the two most important staples of rock music: 1) Good-looking ladies and 2) a rock star. Easy-on-the-eyes cheerleaders rock out in an actual garage, dancing to the beat with Hanni’s guitar amps on full blast. The girls gyrating to the music gives the impression that Hanni is doing something right, especially given the quality of their choreography. (Also, bonus points to the first group of girls I see at a Hanni El Khatib show that can nail this routine.)

Hanni already has a fantastic track record for awesome videos. His last two boast an undies clad biker gang and what looks to be a very laid back prison as long as you remember the “no touching” rule. And all of them feature music that may sound as if it comes from a full band, but it’s actually Hanni, who records the parts for all the instruments himself.