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 September and contact us at hello@hear65.com to submit your music videos!
Tasha Low - 'Everything You Wanted'
This music video showcases Tasha Low reclaiming her power, refusing to be controlled by others' opinions, and highlighting her versatility as an artist. With edgy pop vibes, the song is a confidence booster aimed at those looking to rediscover themselves, marking an exciting new chapter in Tasha's solo career.
yeule - 'ghosts'
Released: 22 September 2024
Marking the 1-year anniversary of her album's release softscars, yeule released a music video which is both haunting and beautiful, filled with visual metaphors and imagery of death, a bleeding heart, and Yeule draped in pitch-black wings. The song is described as expressing love free from obsession, carrying a sense of undying innocence, like fragmented memories and an empty weightlessness, before finally becoming whole after a long period of hollowness.
Linying - 'Donovan'
Released: 5 September 2024
Linying has unveiled her vibrant new single 'Donovan' accompanied by a video directed by Michelle Mei. As her first release since the 2023 House Mouse EP, the track marks an exciting and liberated new chapter for the Los Angeles-based artist originally from Singapore.
The Analog Girl - 'Tides'
Released: 23 September 2024
From The Analog Girl's mini-album Equinox, 'Tides' symbolizes renewal, emotional turbulence, and the cyclical nature of beginnings and endings, with solar and lunar tides serving as mood influencers. Released on the Autumn Equinox, the track is also a heartfelt love song that deeply resonates with listeners.
Mila Bea - 'Part of me (VR Video)'
Released: 20 September 2024
Mila Bea releases a 360º degree VR video for 'Part of me' which epitomises her creative output and desire to create, being on one hand an easter egg for fans, plus it being a first of its kind video for any artist in Singapore and Southeast Asia.
Shye - 'coffee or tea'
Released: 28 September 2024
Shye has released 'coffee or tea', a heartfelt track that beautifully captures the emotions of love and admiration for that special someone. It's a dreamy, romantic song perfect for slow dancing, daydreaming, or falling even deeper in love with your partner.
Shabir Sulthan - 'The Name Is (Bro Unga Peru)'
Released: 27 September 2024
Shabir Sulthan's new music video offers a bold and imaginative exploration of the struggles posed by modern-day vices, including social media addiction and rampant consumerism. Through it all, Shabir delivers a powerful message, reminding us that art holds the transformative ability to heal, inspire, and guide us through the overwhelming chaos of today's world.