When it comes to music, music videos are important supplements to what we can hear as they stimulate our visual senses in a way that sound cannot.
From creative homemade projects to cinematic works that beg to be seen on a big screen, all forms of music videos are released by Singapore's talented musicians seeking to extend the stories told in their songs every month. In this monthly series, we will be rounding up the latest releases from our sunny island that might fly under the radar.
Check out Hear65's guide to local music videos for February and contact us at hello@hear65.com to submit your music videos!
Ultra Mega Cat Attack - The First
Released: 24 March 2023
Ultra Mega Cat Attack come dressed as masked characters and showcase a rocking good time completed with drum, electric guitar, and keyboard accompaniments for 'The First', fittingly the first track off their debut album HEARTBREAK. REVENGE. DISCO. Stay till the end and watch out for the appearance of some feline friends — a significant nod to their very own band name.
Nathan Hartono - Pastrami
Released: 17 March 2023
Directed and produced by the man himself, Nathan Hartono’s music video for ‘Pastrami’ is animated, lively, and full of energy. With wacky video effects that remind us of the 70s paired with his incredible vocals, one can’t help but to dance and jam to the track as lyrics play through the video.
Worry - Haneri
Released: 17 March 2023
Haneri’s minimalistic approach to ‘Worry’ is both intimate and heart-wrenching. Lyrically, it speaks about the pain of losing someone you loved, and still do. Her melancholic vocals accentuate her feelings too well, and it is felt no less in her music video. We’ve got to prepare our tissues for this one.
Shelby Wang - Blue
Released: 6 March 2023
Captured in different parts of Singapore, the cinematic music video for ‘Blue’ reinforces the lyrics in the track about Shelby Wang wanting to live a “blue” life out of the usual “black and white” world. Sit back and be ready to immerse in this aesthetic and calming piece by the singer-songwriter.
Masuk - Fariz Jabba
Released: 6 March 2023
Rising up from the muses again is our very own Fariz Jabba. The homegrown rapper is back with a new single ‘Masuk’, and it’s an absolute banger. Released two weeks ago, the music video for the track is an interesting take on an unexpected love between two individuals. His smooth lines and charming demeanour may not be safe in the office, so hold on to your seat.
ALICIA DC - You Already Know
Released: 4 March 2023
Directed by Leonard Soosay and filmed at the Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music, the music video for Alicia DC’s ‘You Already Know’ is a nostalgic one that shows the mundanity of campus life. Captured with the upbeat tempo and the artist’s dreamy vocals, the video shows us what falling in love feels like — longing for that special person to be right beside you and not being afraid of letting them know.
your friend, dan - more t me
Released: 3 March 2023
your friend, dan shows that there is more to him than we can imagine in this beautiful diary-esque accompanying video for electronic dance track 'more t me', where he shares snippets of his travels and memorable experiences with friends in the past few months.
Alfred Sun - Dancing With The Moon
Released: 3 March 2023
Alfred Sun paints an aesthetic, sultry, and mesmerising picture of deja vu and nostalgia in this captivating video for 'Dancing With The Moon'. The artist showcases controlled fluidity in a stunning duo dance routine choreography which features fellow Singaporean artist Tasha Low.
The Ann & Ben Show - The Longest Goodbye
Released: 3 March 2023
Finding out that you're going the same way after saying goodbye definitely takes the cake for being one of the top awkward encounters. Watch on to find out how Annette Lee and Benjamin Kheng deal with this in a comical, yet relatable video for 'The Longest Goodbye' and stay till the end for a surprising twist.
SATINA - Old News (Killing Me Softly)
Released: 2 March 2023
It is just SATINA with headphones on and her silvery, euphonious vocals as she performs 'Old News (Killing Me Softly)' but it is here that we get to witness the song's expressive emotions firsthand.
MARZADLAND (Mars at land) - Dreamstate
Released: 25 March 2023
Filmed in the comfort of their studio, the boys of MARZADLAND are seen kicking back, grubbing, and jamming in their latest music video for "Dreamstate". Far from what the visuals show, the song tells the story of what it feels like to be caught up in a toxic relationship. As chords drift through the air along with guitar riffs that seem impossible not to vibe to, this is a tune you don’t want to miss.
