Kandle: When It Hurts

Vancouver-based recording artist Kandle (aka Kandle Osborne) mesmerizes with “When It Hurts,” an eerie, exquisite single and a dreamlike music video that nod to the work of David Lynch. “Every time I write a song I see images, colours and narratives play out in my head,” Osborne says in a statement. “Having the ability to express my music visually is paramount for me.” Brandon William Fletcher …

Tachys: When The World Wakes Up

The debut single from Danish duo Tachys (aka childhood friends and frequent collaborators, Jonas Bjerre of Mew and Tobias Wilner), “When The World Wakes Up” channels anthemic electronic sounds into chillwave sensibilities. The official video, directed by Hugo A López, matches the track’s upbeat energy, beautiful emotional landscape and surreal undertone.

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Kat Cunning: BOYS Every individual in the cast and crew of the music video for recording artist Kat Cunning’s exuberant single “BOYS” identifies as either transgender or non-binary. This purposeful act underscores the ebullient visuals and lends deeper meaning to the anthem. “I wanted to do my part to help represent the diversity and beauty of the transmasculine community that is so often erased, exploited …