: While the song itself is often paired with the track "BOYEI" as a double A-side release, the "DEAR" video stands out for its focused storytelling. It reflects Whiston’s growing visual maturity, where the imagery is no longer an afterthought but a "key element to understanding the sound".

' DEAR / BOYEI ' BY KAI WHISTON DIRECTED BY KAI WHISTON & SETH JORDAN EDITED BY LUKE GIBSON & KAI WHISTON SPECIAL THANKS TO ROWAN, YouTube·Kai Whiston Kai Whiston – DEAR Lyrics - Genius

The official video for by electronic producer Kai Whiston , released on August 28, 2020 , is a striking visual companion to a track that blends emotional vulnerability with avant-garde sound design. Co-directed by Whiston and Seth Jordan , the video amplifies the song’s status as a centerpiece of his experimental electronic-pop discography. Review Highlights

: The video, edited by Luke Gibson and Whiston himself, maintains the high-fidelity, "busy" sound aesthetic Whiston is known for in the UK electronic scene. It serves as a digital artwork that mirrors the track's intricate layers and technical sound design.

: Known for "layers of sound" and "technical IDM," Whiston’s visuals for "DEAR" capture a sense of restless energy. The production offers a "fresh take" on his sound, balancing melodicism with the "cavernous" and "intense" atmosphere typical of his larger bodies of work like Drayan! or No World As Good As Mine .

You can watch the full official video for "DEAR" on YouTube to experience Whiston's self-directed visual world. Kai Whiston - DEAR (Official Video)

: The track has been described as part of a "mind-blowing digital artwork" series, with fans noting its ability to reward attentive listeners through its evolving phrases and "strange sense of familiarity".