The Weeknd is trapped in an emotional purgatory, in the Cliqua-directed promo for Is There Someone Else. Drenched in 1980s movie influences, the wonderfully cinematic video sees the artist reliving a memory of a time spent with a mysterious love interest, visualised through sultry choreography and an enigmatic, abstract concept. Exploring the idea of voyeurism - and taking its stylistic lead from archetypal Eighties fare by Brian DePalma and Adrian Lyne - the use of a masked version of The Weeknd suggests a doppelganger watching from afar, trapped in a loop of paranoia as he stares through a telescope. Diving into surrealist fantasy scenes towards the end, it's another tour de force of creativity, that builds upon the Dawn FM era, with a contemporary film noir-style edge.

DC has a paranoid mind in Dir. Lx's fourth collaboration with the artist. The video for Paro(noia) builds upon the suspicious themes of the track, presenting DC in a series of vignettes, weighed down by a lingering sense of danger. Glitchy edit effects and an out-of-body perspective elevate the minacious vibes, and eagle-eyed viewers may notice the hoodie DC wears - displaying the quote "Only the Paranoid Survive" - which was first introduced in 2020's Neighbourhood. Brilliant work with a fresh aesthetic, and standout performances from the artist and the supporting cast.