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Demonstrating his hands-on approach, Gray personally wrote, directed, shot, and edited the video. Key Personnel: Directors: Conan Gray and Dillon Matthew. Co-Star: Sara Fernández.
The video features a maximalist aesthetic with 80s-inspired synth-pop vibes, neon lighting, and high-energy choreography. Artistic Meaning Conan Gray Releases Adventurous 'Overdrive' Music Video
Moving away from his typically "sad" discography, the video focuses on positivity and the excitement of youthful impulsiveness. Production Details
The official music video for "Overdrive" by Conan Gray , released on February 22, 2021, serves as a colorful, daydream-fueled escape from the isolation of the COVID-19 pandemic. Co-directed, shot, and edited by Gray himself alongside collaborator Dillon Matthew, the visual brings to life a reckless "all or nothing" fantasy of a whirlwind romance with a stranger.
Katie Qian, who curated the video's legendary fashion, including a Harry Styles-esque blouse and corset.
Gray intended the video to feel like a form of escapism , portraying the wild, limitless nights he craved while stuck at home during lockdown.
The duo is shown sneaking into a restaurant, riding bikes through neon-lit streets, and speeding down a highway in a convertible.