Music videos are a rarely mentioned factor of many of the images that come to mind when we listen to music. In 2012, some of these videos were not only fantastic, they defied expectation in every regard. So whether you were thinking of ballerinas, birdmen, your computer coming to life or launching into space on [...]
Erika Spring: Erika Spring EP: There is something about airy, ethereal vocals that hooks me instantly and continuously keeps me coming back for more; and the five songs on Erika Spring’s new EP are no exception. Formerly one-third of the band Au Revoir Simone, a keyboard-heavy all-girl trio, Erika Spring broke out on her own [...]
Violens: True– Violens are an indie pop trio from New York, NY. When I first heard Violens‘ debut LP, I knew I’d probably be listening to it quite a bit. First of all, their sound fell somewhere between Tears For Fears with touches of Morrissey and Depeche Mode. And if that’s not enough to entice [...]
Today I have a few new videos that I’d like to mention for different reasons. NOTE: I wanted to include a video by Violens, but it includes a warning about seizures at the beginning and I’d hate for you to associate Violent Success with seizures, but Spinner? Fuck ‘em. So if you like strobe lights [...]
Today I’m featuring 3 excellent videos from past, present and future releases… Past: Gauntlet Hair released this video with a little help from ol’ Hollywood. Yep, Arnold Schwarzenegger‘s entire movie career can pretty much be summed up in this one video for Top Bunk. Present: Teeel‘s University Heights references multiple movies from the 80s: Everything [...]