Monolink’s Powerful Play is here. Out now via Embassy One, the track picks up where his January single Mesmerized left off, but with an added depth that comes from blending his signature electronic beats with raw, acoustic elements. It’s a song that feels alive, pulling you into its contemplative world.
What stands out immediately is how Monolink’s music can feel both expansive and intimate at the same time. Powerful Play is built around a steady groove, with Monolink’s layered, almost hypnotic vocals giving the track an emotional pull that makes you want to lean in. The song feels like an invitation to stop and reflect on the nature of life — a reminder to be present, to embrace the moment.
But as much as the track’s music draws you in, the music video adds a whole new layer to the experience. Directed by Portuguese Vasco Alexandre (who you might know from the HVOB: What They Gave Me video), the visuals for Powerful Play create a world all their own. It’s not just a music video — it feels like a short film, or even a dream, unfolding before your eyes. It’s not just about capturing the song visually; it’s about building an entire universe where the music and images are inseparable.
The video tells the story of two brothers, whose relationship is at once fragile and unbreakable. They’re shadowed by a ghostly presence, a visual embodiment of all the unspoken things that have shaped their bond. There’s this constant push and pull between closeness and distance — moments of tension that give way to something almost freeing. The way Vasco Alexandre mixes surreal imagery with grounded moments feels like you’re being pulled into their world, walking alongside them as they confront their past.
If you’re familiar with the work of The Blaze, you’ll recognize something similar in this video. There’s a cinematic feel that goes beyond the music — it’s like stepping into a whole different universe. It’s powerful, it’s moving, and it’s the perfect visual representation of the song’s theme: the play of life keeps going, no matter the struggles.
The video was produced by Zoe Stiletano and executive produced by Joao Martins from Franzi Films, a Copenhagen-based Production Company. The new generation bringing music videos back to life with its fresh perspective and commitment to high-quality storytelling. Monolink’s Powerful Play is a reminder that life is short, that moments are fleeting, and that there’s power in letting go, in embracing both the chaos and the beauty of the present. And Vasco Alexandre’s video only amplifies that message, creating a narrative that’s as haunting as it is beautiful.
Powerful Play is out now, and you can catch the music video on Monolink’s official YouTube channel. If you’re into music that makes you think, feel, and reflect — this one’s for you.
Music Video Credits:
Directed by: Vasco Alexandre
Produced by: Zoe Stiletano
Executive Producer: Joao Martins
Production Company: Franzi (https://www.franzifilms.com/)
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