Columbus is featured in Twenty One Pilots' new music videos

Nathan Hart, Columbus Dispatch

Columbus has left its mark on the music scene.

Central Ohio's skyscrapers, shopping malls and barns were the backdrop for a series of new music videos by alternative rock duo Twenty One Pilots.

The band is comprised of singer Tyler Joseph and drummer Josh Dun, who are both Columbus natives. Their new album, "Clancy," released Friday, along with 11 new music videos to go with each track.

Here's every Columbus locale the Dispatch spotted in their new videos.

'At the Risk of Feeling Dumb'

Most of the music video for the catchy "At the Risk of Feeling Dumb" takes place in an open field, but it transitions to the band playing on top of the Hexion building Downtown near the end.

The Hexion building, located at 180 E. Broad St., is just a short walk from the Ohio Statehouse and a number of the city's skyscrapers.

Also, the lyrics for "At the Risk of Feeling Dumb" contain a reference to the city's sometimes-beloved, sometimes-hated beltway, Interstate 270.

'Overcompensate'

This music video takes place in what appears to be the Columbus Athenaeum, a wedding and concert venue located right next door to the Hexion building.

The building located at 32 N. Fourth St. was originally built as a Masonic Temple, and it's on the National Register of Historic Places.

'Backslide'

The action starts at the Centerville Market in Galena before singer Joseph hops on a bike and pedals through what looks like Columbus neighborhoods. His final destination is a house in German Village, where his bandmate, Dun, is grilling a burger.

While the music video is only a few minutes long, a real bike ride from Galena to German Village would be around 24 miles and take a little over two hours to complete.

'Lavish'

The band's video for "Lavish" jumps around to dozens of Columbus locations as the duo visits signs echoing the song's lyrics. Here's a list of all the places we could pick out.

  • LaShish the Greek, 788 Bethel Road, Columbus

  • Squeek's Bar and Grill, 1160 Hill Road N., Pickerington

  • KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot, 5240 Bethel Center Mall, Columbus

  • Lavash Café, 2985 N. High St., Columbus

  • FriendShip Kitchen, 45 Coal Bend, Delaware

  • Stile Salon & Spa, 3981 Easton Way, Columbus

  • Sancus Boulevard

  • Best Buy, 1375 Polaris Pkwy., Columbus

  • First Watch, 2103 Polaris Pkwy., Columbus

  • Time & Change, 1186 County Line Road, Westerville

  • Subway, 1164 Hill Road N., Pickerington

  • Big Lots, 60 E. Schrock Road, Westerville

  • The Outdoor Living Store, 2721 W. Granville Road, Columbus

  • Just Pies, 736 Northfield Road, Ste. 1, Westerville

  • Great Beginnings Learning Center, 36 Harrison St., Sunbury

  • IT'SUGAR, 121 Easton Town Center, Columbus

  • Levi's 4 Floors, 2035 Polaris Pkwy., Columbus

  • LL Flooring, 1454 Morse Road, Columbus

  • Floor & Decor, 3785 Park Mill Run Drive, Hilliard

When does Twenty One Pilots play in Columbus?

Twenty One Pilots announce 2024-25 world tour.
Twenty One Pilots announce 2024-25 world tour.

Joseph and Dun were back in their hometown Friday, May 24 for a concert at the Newport Music Hall commemorating their new album.

If you missed Friday's concert, you'll have to wait until October 4-6 when the band returns to play Nationwide Arena as a part of "The Clancy World Tour."

NHart@dispatch.com

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This article originally appeared on The Columbus Dispatch: Columbus locales are featured in Twenty One Pilots' new music videos

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