creative inspo: music videos

Back when I first got a phone in 6th grade, I became obsessed with music. It was the first time that I could listen to what I wanted and discover niche artists and songs. Don’t get me wrong, I grew up dancing and listening to my dad’s endless playlists, but it was the first time I was curating something for me and developing my taste.

I fell further in love with music through music videos, a way to visually immerse myself in the world of the song. I could see the story, intended emotions, and experience the artists’ wanted me to feel when listening to the song. I found myself deeply fascinated by this world of storytelling and continuously inspired by the creative direction.

…so here are my top five favorite music videos:

Madonna - Hung Up

Sabrina Carpenter - Manchild

Ariana Grande - we can’t be friends (wait for your love)

directors shaping my taste:

  • Sergio Reis - NikeSKIMS Spring ‘26 feat. LISA, Gap’s Get Loose Fall ‘24

  • Kim Gehrig - Levi’s Backstory ‘26 Super Bowl, Nike’s So Win Super Bowl

  • Bethany Vargas - Gap’s Better in Denim Spot feat. Katseye

  • Bradley & Pablo - “2 Hands” MV for Tate McRae

Tate Mcrae - Sports car

Beyonce - If I Were A Boy

  • Bardia Zeinali - “Please Please Please” MV for Sabrina Carpenter, “Just Keep Watching” MV for Tate McRae

  • Vania Heymann & Gal Muggia - “Manchild” MV for Sabrina Carpenter

  • Spike Jonze - Apple’s “Welcome Home” for HomePod feat. FKA twigs