narrative music videos

Music is a universal language. We may not understand the words all the time, but we’ll feel the rhythm, the emotion and the soul of a powerful song. The Beyond the Short Indie Music Video winners showcases incredible works of narrative music from a diverse, talented group of artists, performers, music video directors and crew.

Explore our entire curated catalog of powerful, emotionally driven music videos.

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“LE COULEUR - Moderne, Transgressive et Excessive” by Jean-Vital Joliat

In a haunting music video styled as a short film, the dark world of cult rituals is explored, inspired by the Order of the Solar Temple and the Peoples Temple. This immersive narrative delves into themes of psychological manipulation and the search for meaning in moments of despair.

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“Suki Joplin Sex Goblin” by Brendan Void

Goblin b-movie music video extravaganza.

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“MY DEAREST FRIENDS- Reid Anderson” by Dan Sloan

A mysterious cult known only by their ubiquitous symbol gathers for a celebration, but things soon turn sinister. This is the backdrop to the beautifully melodic "My Dearest Friends" by Reid Anderson, who plays the enigmatic leader.

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"Pass Go-Jordan Webb” by Reece Daniels

Jordan Webb competes in an incomprehensible game, rigged against him from the start.

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“Echolalia” by Sam Brewster

A woman awakens in the middle of the night to Mother Nature visiting her home.

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“Alice- PEGGY” by Ben Phillippo

A young woman's daydreams are more compelling than her drab reality. When she chases a vision down the proverbial rabbit hole, will she ever be the same?

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“Sad House - Brooksie” by Cara Engh

Inspired by horror and home-video, Brooksie can’t get out of his head… or his house.