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 this month and contact us at hello@hear65.com to submit your music videos!
Stefanie Sun - 'Brace, Brace'
In the music video for Stefanie Sun Yanzi’s latest single ‘Brace, Brace’, the Mandopop icon takes on an unexpected role as an astronaut drifting between the silence of space and the pulse of city life. Directed by 苏三毛 (苏文圣), the cinematic visual traces her symbolic descent back to Earth, mirroring the quiet struggles of everyday people on the ground — from a delivery rider balancing dreams and reality to a father confronting vulnerability. Filmed using ultra-high-definition LED virtual production and AI-generated motion imagery, the video blends sweeping sci-fi visuals with intimate human moments, landing on a reflective note about finding stability amid emotional free fall. At its core, ‘Brace, Brace’ explores the moment of losing gravity — and the quiet strength it takes to rediscover oneself between the cosmos and the city.
Gnaw - 'Star'
Gnaw’s debut single ‘Star’ is a crushing yet cathartic introduction to the noise pop trio’s serrated sound, fusing knotty grunge guitars with shimmering power pop hooks. Negotiating self-reckoning amid doubt and desire, the track opens with bombastic, meteor-like riffage before unfolding into Tara Tan’s introspective musings on idolatry, memory, and the shifting meaning of a “star” — whether it’s admiration, celebrity, or something born from longing. Interpolating a Girls’ Generation deep cut against an explosive alt-rock backdrop, Daniel Lim and Zakhran Khan’s tightly evolving grooves mirror Tan’s emotional tangents, culminating in a glowing, triumphant realisation: prized or painful, the meaning behind stars lies in how you choose to reach for them.
Shye - 'I Always Knew'
Shye returns with a hazy new dream-pop offering, 'I Always Knew', a track that lingers in the uneasy space between awareness and inaction. Built around chorus-soaked guitars, soft distortion, and slow-burning melodic loops, the song unfolds at a restrained pace that mirrors the emotional paralysis at its core — the quiet realisation that you might hurt someone you love, yet choosing not to intervene. Rather than depicting heartbreak as a dramatic rupture, 'I Always Knew' traces how distance forms through subtle neglect, with Shye’s reverb-drenched vocals blending into a foggy, shoegaze-tinged soundscape inspired by the eerie atmosphere of Silent Hill. The single arrives alongside news of her long-awaited new album, set for release on 8 May.
owellciao - 'everyday'
owellciao is diving deep into the heart of long-distance love with her new single 'everyday'. Framed by chill indie-pop grooves, the track captures the quiet devotion of being apart but never apart in spirit, spotlighting a kind of connection that grows stronger through the everyday routines of life. Fans of wave to earth, Clairo, and Men I Trust will find comfort in its warm, lo-fi textures and nostalgic mood, making this one a must-add for your LDR or loverboy/lovergirl playlists.
Quis x Marcus Lee - ‘The distance in between’
‘The distance in between’ sees Quis and Marcus Lee come together for a poignant reflection on how love can quietly unravel. The single captures the slow, almost imperceptible drift between two people — where neglect, misunderstandings, and broken promises build an invisible wall that feels impossible to tear down . Rather than framing the song as a traditional male-female duet, the collaborators take on separate perspectives, each lamenting their own fractured relationship, adding depth to its introspective storytelling. With its heartfelt lyricism and contemplative tone, ‘The distance in between’ serves as both a sobering mirror and a gentle nudge for listeners to hold their loved ones a little closer.
