A flashing, pixelated depiction of a material life is achieved to stunning effect in this video by Diamond Version, a new project from Berlin sound artists Carsten Nicolai and Olaf Bender, courtesy of the stalwart British electronic music label Mute. Made to accompany “Live Young”, a track taken from their EP4 release due out this week, the work channels 80s commercial culture and excess through spliced footage of rouge being applied to plump lips, models walking the runway, and thick mascara on long lashes. “We drew our inspiration from fashion shows and beauty products, since we really love that world,” says the duo. “Beauty and youth are key elements of the marketing we are confronted with in our daily lives. We cannot avoid being affected by it even if we try, so we use the same imagery and strategies to promote our content.” Diamond Version was born out of Bender and Nicolai’s performances at the end of shows put on by their joint minimal electronic label, the cult Raster-Noton, and the use of slogans and aggressive rhythms distinguish this latest collaboration from their respective solo projects, Alvo Noto (Nicolai) and Byetone (Bender). Next up, they'll embark on a European tour with synth heroes Depeche Mode later this month before releasing a debut album in the autumn. Diamond Version also hopes to spread a singular, upbeat philosophy: “We really like to be positive! We like to be universal! And we like to deliver the best possible,” they say. “We are scientists for a better life!”