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!
Blush - 'Hide and Seek'
Blush’s ‘Hide and Seek’ gets a mesmerizing new life with a dreamlike music video by Crispin Tan and Kaia Santos, which premiered on Valentine’s Day. Inspired by love, loss, and the afterlife, the film weaves ethereal shoegaze with haunting, cinematic beauty—where echoes of the past meet visions of forever.
Shabir Sulthan - 'Vinnai Thodu'
Shabir Sulthan’s latest song, ‘Vinnai Thodu,’ is an uplifting anthem about resilience and triumph. Performed by a stellar lineup—L Vijayendran, V. Suriamurthi, Shwetha, Swathy, Muralikrishnan, and Darshna—the song’s powerful composition and inspiring lyrics encourage listeners to rise above challenges. The music video brings this message to life, capturing the essence of perseverance and the pursuit of greatness.
ICEBOX, teem - 'November'
ICEBOX teams up with teem in a vibrant music video shot at a laundrymat of all places. ‘November’ is a haunting echo of love lost, where memories linger like fading embers. Each step forward feels like pushing someone further away, yet the past clings on—etched in familiar places, voices, and the sting of being forgotten.
Pleasantry - 'Constellation'
Pleasantry releases an acoustic rendition of their song 'Constellation' weaving in a chill vibe whilst also bringing an intimate rendition of the song, filmed amidst the vibrant greenery of Adel's lush garden.
Wormrot - 'Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Grind'
Singapore’s legendary grindcore trio Wormrot return with TNT, a blistering new release that reaffirms their status as masters of sonic chaos. Alongside the drop, the band unleashes a raw and electrifying live playthrough of 'Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Grind', filmed at the iconic TNT Studios. Short, unrelenting, and packed with sheer intensity, this performance is a testament to Wormrot’s razor-sharp precision and untamed energy
Brielle Kaga - 'Thinking About You'
Brielle Kaga drops her new EP Thinking About You, accompanied by a poignant music video for the title track. The video beautifully captures the emotional struggle of moving on while still tethered to the past—crying on the floor, immersed in memories, and reliving moments that no longer hold a place. As the song's bittersweet lyrics unravel, the visuals echo the weight of love, loss, and the haunting pull of what once was.
Hijack Hayley - 'Glasses'
Hijack Hayley’s new track 'Glasses' dives into the murky waters between reality and fantasy, exploring a vicious cycle of tangled thoughts and unreturned feelings. With a raw intensity, the song delves into the disorienting experience of clinging to illusions while facing the truth of unreciprocated emotions. "Well you live in a fantasy, it seems so—don’t take it on me," the lyrics capture the frustration of living in a world of imagined connections, where the boundaries between desire and reality blur, leaving behind a sense of longing that can’t quite be shaken.
shazza - 'Perfume'
shazza's track 'Perfume', delves into the internal conflict of leaving a disloyal partner, standing out for its raw honesty in capturing the often-unimaginable difficulty of walking away from toxicity. Sonically distinct from her past releases, the track showcases shazza embracing a new dimension of her artistry.