Denton Band Remain Releases Music Video Highlighting Empty City Streets

The indie rock group's new video for 'The Last Light' captures a restless search for connection through quiet Denton neighborhoods.

Apr. 17, 2026 at 5:06pm

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A bold, graphic black and white illustration featuring abstract, jagged shapes and silhouettes representing the empty streets and landmarks shown in the Remain music video, conveying a sense of isolation and restless searching.Remain's music video for 'The Last Light' captures the band's hometown of Denton, Texas, in a new light, highlighting the city's quieter, more secluded side.Denton Today

The Denton-based indie rock band Remain has released a new music video for their song 'The Last Light' that features the group performing against the backdrop of empty streets and landmarks around their hometown. The video, directed by Ryan McAdams and Brianna Flores, was filmed at night in various locations across Denton, including the UNT Highland Street parking garage and North and South Lakes parks. Remain's singer and guitarist Caleb Coonrod says the video is a 'love letter to Denton' that shows the city from a new perspective, focusing on the universal feeling of restlessness and the search for connection.

Why it matters

The video for 'The Last Light' provides a unique view of Denton, Texas, capturing the city's quieter, more secluded side during the late night hours. By highlighting familiar landmarks devoid of people, the video taps into themes of isolation and longing that resonate with the song's lyrics about addiction and the need to find meaning outside of one's own home.

The details

Remain's new music video was filmed by Dallas-based production company Slate It, with the band's singer and guitarist Caleb Coonrod scouting locations around his hometown of Denton. The video features the group performing in empty neighborhoods, back alleys, and parks, including the UNT Highland Street parking garage and North and South Lakes parks. Coonrod says he wanted the video to serve as a 'love letter to Denton' by showing the city from a new perspective, focusing on universal feelings of restlessness and the search for connection rather than highlighting well-known landmarks.

  • The music video for 'The Last Light' was released on April 17, 2026.

The players

Remain

A Denton-based indie rock band that formed in 2014 and has released an EP and one full-length album.

Caleb Coonrod

The singer and guitarist of Remain, who moved to Denton in 2012 and began playing open mics as a solo act before forming the band.

Perry Hill

The drummer of Remain, who Coonrod met in 2014 and formed the band with.

Ryan McAdams

A Dallas-based video producer who directed the music video for 'The Last Light' alongside Brianna Flores.

Brianna Flores

A Dallas-based video producer who directed the music video for 'The Last Light' alongside Ryan McAdams.

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What they’re saying

“It's kind of like tipping a hat to the city.”

— Caleb Coonrod, Singer and Guitarist of Remain

“I understand sometimes you need to stay home, but there is life out there and if you go out, it feels pretty good to experience it.”

— Caleb Coonrod, Singer and Guitarist of Remain

What’s next

Remain is currently working toward funding their next album and plans to release more new music soon.

The takeaway

Remain's music video for 'The Last Light' provides a unique perspective on the city of Denton, Texas, capturing its quieter, more secluded side while tapping into universal themes of isolation and the search for meaning and connection.