Welcome to TWIB’s Weekly Top 10 Videos. This is a segment where we look at some exceptional visuals from various acts around the globe. The music video format has been around for decades, through the 90s and 2000s, and it has taken flight from multi-million budget music videos to mid to low-budget videos with exceptional features. In this section, we will not discriminate but highlight some creative visuals that pop up on our radar.
Again, we promise to bring you the best from high to low budget, to animated to DIY and first and foremost, the most creative visuals we can source.
Read on the previous editions HERE.
TEHYA – “dust dog”.
Alternative LA-born R&B/pop artist TEHYA unveils the visuals for her song “dust dog” alongside her debut EP sorry for the wait, via Neon Gold Records / Futures Music. The multi-faceted Filipino-Native is fully hands-on with her music and the self-produced song that explores co-dependency in relationships and self-worth. Her vocals are sharp and sultry and the melodies are alluring as well as the songwriting style which showcases a unique expressive approach. The visualizer taps into her unique playful but thoughtful demeanour.
The EP also has co-production from The Imports (Beyoncé, Will Linley), Aire Atlantica (SZA, Doechii), Cameron Hale (Khalid, Kiana Ledé) and Contradash.
Psych-N-Dag (Noise Is The Trigger) x Supastition x King Author – “Life Goes On”
Psych-N-Dag (Noise Is The Trigger) team up with Supastition and King Author for “Life Goes On.” The track is an experimental and off-kilter piece comprising a moody and cinematic soundscape that sounds like a scene from a retro horror flick and features an unfiltered lyrical display from all parties. From sports references to insightful social-political and thought-provoking bars, audiences are in for a treat. The visual style blends various clips that punctuate the message behind the lyrics. “Life Goes On” is the third single from Psych-N-Dag and a solid follow-up to recent drops “The-Catch-Up” and “Theme To An Imaginary Malt Liquor Commercial”
Twilight Muse (feat. Robert Randolph & G. Love) – Living for the City (feat. Robert Randolph & G. Love) (Steve Wonder Cover)”
Genre-blending rock and funk group Twilight Muse share the live performance of their cover of Stevie Wonder‘s “Living for the City.” Performed and shot at Garcia’s at The Cap, the band teamed up with Robert Randolph and G. Love for a brilliant rendition of a soul classic. The track will be part of the band’s new live album, Collabs: Live at Garcia’s at The Cap.
Georgie Sweet – “Smaller”
Brightonian singer-songwriter Georgie Sweet shares the visuals for her single “Smaller” which is part of a double single release featuring “All That We Were” on the B-side. The single is a warm and reflective soul/R&B track that touches on self-affirmation, discovery and growth. The visual features a character who plays a younger version of Georgia Sweet.
Mike Mitch – “I still lack patience”
Indie rapper Mike Mitch is all about attaining goals as he returns with his new single “I still lack patience.” Backed by a soulful sample-driven soundscape, he reflects on the various events and experiences that can make or mar him as he tries to find his footing in an unforgiving world. The visual follows him around different spots including a studio session.
Dré Six x KitschKrieg x 163Margs – “Londons Calling”.
Berlin-based music innovators, KITSCHKRIEG have joined forces with London-born singer-songwriter Dré Six for a new collaborative project but in the meantime, they share the new single “Londons Calling.” Over a sparse and bouncy soundscape comprising fluttering synths, and warm pads, Dré Six delivers a soul-stirring performance ripe with reflective thoughts of home. Also on the track is rapper 163Margs who shares his experience as well. The visuals has a solemn and bittersweet vibe and use performance shots, fast cuts and overall moody lighting to enhance the message of the music.