The 5 Most Captivating Animated Music Videos of 2020

With the rampant spread of the global coronavirus pandemic, musicians across the globe have had to reinvent their ways of crafting new music. A lot of stars have had to resort to building in-house studios for the recording process, which doesn’t sound too bad. But new releases are often accompanied by music videos. So, when you’re stuck within four walls, what’s to be done about that?

Music videos often depend on special locations, outfits and sometimes even a whole crew of backup dancers to convey certain themes. The concept behind a song is often brought to life through these different aspects. But due to the global pandemic, these very resources are currently out of reach. So, what is the next step? Some artists have resorted to shooting music videos from their homes. Others have looked towards fans to send in footage that can be crafted into montage videos. But there is also one new avenue that’s gaining a lot more attention than it ever did before – animation.

2020 has been witness to a number of stunning animated music videos – each being defined by its choice of style, colours and manner of storytelling. And so, here’s looking at some of the finest animated videos this year has given birth to.