The Magic Behind the "Ho Hey" Official Video Released in March 2012, the official music video for by The Lumineers became the visual calling card for a global folk revival. Directed by Ben Fee , the video captures the raw, stomping energy that catapulted the Denver-based trio from obscurity to Grammy nominations in just one year. Behind the Scenes at Linda Vista

While the song’s lyrics evoke the grit of New York City streets—mentioning —the video was actually filmed in the halls of the former Linda Vista Hospital .

A standout moment occurs around the 1:10 mark, where a lightbulb is smashed in perfect synchronization with a "Ho," followed by a "Hey" cut exactly to the beat. This simple yet effective editing mirrors the track's driving rhythm and "stomp-and-holler" style. A Song Born of Defiance

Frontman wrote "Ho Hey" during a period of disillusionment while living in Brooklyn.

The video features the band walking through sun-drenched, rustic hallways, singing and dancing with an infectious, communal joy.