Music Videos

In an article about the band No Doubt, singer Gwen Stefani sings into a microphone.

No Doubt’s Songs and Music Videos Have Always Delivered

Ally Najera, California State University, Northridge

Gwen Stefani’s alt-rock band did more than just release spectacular tracks.…

November 4, 2023

Mirroring the Could Cry Just Thinkin About You music video, a stylize illustration of singer Troye Sivan shows him leaning on the edge of a pool wearing a white sailor hat and holding a microphone.

Troye Sivan Dropped the Full Version of ‘Could Cry Just Thinkin About You’ — and It’s Beautiful

The singer's latest song returns to the lyrics and sounds that made his debut album, 'Blue Neighborhood,' such a long-lasting hit.…

August 6, 2021

Doja Cat is illustrated in space-themed attire and colors to demonstrate the aesthetic of her recent music videos.

Doja Cat’s Artistry Demonstrates the Value of Aesthetic

Sydney Smith, University of Pittsburgh

With the singer's recent release 'Planet Her' comes a renewed focus on captivating styles, something that has been lacking from mainstream pop as of late.…

August 4, 2021

An illustration of Lil Was X in the music video for his new song Montero. (Illustration by Lucas DeJesus, Montserrat College of Art)

‘Montero’: From ‘Old Town Road’ to Devil Lap Dances!?

Kiera Baity, Kennesaw State University

In his newest hit single, Lil Nas X reignites both satanic panic and the fear of Black rock, while many are questioning why the video is just so controversial in the first place.…

April 9, 2021

Illustration of Miley Cyrus and Dua Lipa by Marlowe Pody for an article on Prisoner

Miley Cyrus and Dua Lipa Are ’80s Rock Vampires in ‘Prisoner’

Samantha Havela, University of Michigan

The two artists break free from the prison of their exes in the campy, rock ‘n' roll themed music video.…

December 4, 2020

In an article about how music videos now include dance and anime, an illustration of a man in a yellow shirt lying on the ground beside a frog

Dance and Anime Are Shaking Up Standard Music Videos

Juliana Fujii, Biola University

Music has become a multisensory experience. Check out a brief history of how music incorporated the two art forms to reimagine visuals and audio united.…

September 2, 2020