New Zealand multi-artist BAYNK, has released a Keone and Mari Madrid (Billie Eilish, Kendrick Lamar) choreographed and directed video for his newest single, “Grin.” The video captures the essence of reuniting with a distant lover, blending tender vulnerability with joy. Each frame paints a dreamscape that mirrors the song’s emotive melody, evoking a sense of wanderlust and deep connection. Together, they create a heartfelt ode to love and imagination, celebrating the magic of creativity and collaboration.

The new single was announced alongside the news of his sophomore album, SENESCENCE, dropping September 27 via Virgin Music Group. The album will be released episodically in two-song bundles, leading up to its full release later in the year.

Jock shared his thoughts on the video and working alongside Keone and Mari: “So happy to have had the opportunity to work with Keone & Mari on this one. Their creativity and work ethic is unmatched. I feel the imagery here perfectly paints what I first felt when creating and listening to the song. A dreamscape where the mind wanders to thoughts of faraway lovers.”

Keone and Mari likewise felt a creative kinship with Jock: “For this piece we wanted to capture the story behind ‘Grin’ – the journey and fluttery feeling of reuniting with a long distance lover. We adore the song (and so does our 5 year old *tough critic*). We were so lucky to create and play with amazing collaborators, and an artist like BAYNK who leaves so much space for creativity.”

“Traveling through Africa to see family, we stopped in Zambia at a friend’s place. They introduced me to a local children’s choir at a school that they founded. We sang some songs for each other and I asked to record them to which they obliged happily. They imbued a simple chant with beauty, excitement, and energy. A year later I found the samples whilst finishing this album and this collaboration emerged.”

BAYNK 2024 North American Tour Dates

September 20th – The Wiltern Theatre, Los Angeles
September 27th – Terminal 5, New York

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