New York-based directing team Follow The Leader direct a delicate visual for singer-songwriter Trella's performance of her post-breakup song. The video for Expiration Date unfolds in a shifting dream state, reflecting the breakdown of relationships and the emotions left to linger when they end. Exploring the link between reality and illusory memories, the video is set in a liminal bedroom set, focusing on Trella's pensive performance and CRT-washed snapshots of the past. An absorbing visual, exploring the lonely, relatable moments that follow a breakup.

Tom Oliver directs an absorbing showcase for London-based singer Filámont, connecting two of her tracks in a single music video.in the dual promo for Pretty Boy and Again, Filámont inhabits a playfully cinematic world, popping up in the corner of a dusty London bookstore, a late night off licence and the monumental Thamesmead estate, as she addresses a problematic personal life - before attending an uncomfortable double date.Unfolding through creative camera angles and perspectives, it's a gently eccentric, attention-grabbing visual. The two parts have their own identity, but work seamlessly as a whole, offering a vibrant glimpse into Filámont's mind. "The project was brought to me by my DP and dear friend Jay Whylie," explains Tom Oliver, directing his debut music video. "We were both drawn to the nostalgia in Filámont’s tracks and wanted the filmmaking to reflect the warmth and texture of the '90s and early '00s hip-hop that the music draws from."She came to us with two songs and the seed of two ideas: reading quietly and an uncomfortable double date. The image of her reading developed into the bookshop scene that opens the video, which is brought to life with custom books that align with the lyrics."We were playful with our approach to the double date, exaggerating the tension through accusatory glances captured in ultra slow-mo. When an extra dropped out last minute, Andrew, who had been cast as the bookshopkeeper, stepped in as the fourth dinner guest. It was a fun, unexpected twist that helped visually connect the two halves of the film and brought a surreal levity to the scene."Working with a tight budget, I knew locations would make or break the project. I visited countless second-hand bookshops across London before finding one that would work for us. The off-licence was a chance find during another recce - it felt stuck in time, untouched for decades. I befriended the owner, who kindly let us shoot there with a skeleton crew on our pickup day, before we headed down to Thamesmead to grab our exterior performances as night fell."A vintage Cooke zoom lens, and gorgeous grade by Benita at No.8, put the finishing touches on a project that I’m proud to put out as my first music video. It was a joy to make and has sparked a real appetite to make more music videos this year."

Akira-Kai Kitazano directs an emotional narrative promo for rising South London artist Nate Brazier. The video for You Know Us explores the last night of a relationship before a couple break up, pondering the heartbreak and messy emotions caught up in the moment. Brought to life through lingering shots of the pair sleepwalking through their rituals for the final time - sharing a cigarette, listening to music - the video boasts a raw, naturalistic aesthetic, and tender performances, with excellent cinematography by DoP James Lahaise.Beautiful work, and a promising introduction to Akira-Kai's work and style as a director.

Norwegian singer songwriter Anna of The North returns with catchy new single Give Me Back Your Love.Directed by Douglas Reddan, the promo expands upon the track's themes of finding true love, as Anna traverses London with a giant teddy bear, and a sign to catch the eye of potential suitors - intercut with fun choreography and tender performance vignettes. A video with plenty of heart, and a feelgood message, and further evidence of Douglas Reddan as an emerging video directing talent.