Category archive for ‘Music Videos’
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MS MR at The Independent and More
The drums rumble on “Fantasy” like a war cry as Lizzy Plapinger sings repeatedly, “How could you be what I wanted to see?” Dissolution is a battle. On “Fantasy” Plapinger coyly details losing sight of herself, as she comes back to reality. This is the fifth song released off their debut album, Secondhand Rapture, which is scheduled for release on [...]
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Woman’s Hour – “Our Love Has No Rhythm” Video
The contemplative stillness looms over “Our Love Has No Rhythm.” Simple words–direct and unwavering–wash cooly over the gentle loops of guitars and soft drums. “Talk and I will listen,” sings Fiona Jane, and we do. But like the video’s minimalism, even the most apparently mundane statements hold a weight of meaning that goes beyond anything said or shown. [...]
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Watch – Tyler The Creator “IFHY”
If I said to Tyler the Creator that I thought his material was “growing up,” I image he’d slap me across the face and say “bitch please.” As one of the leaders of the OFWGKA crew, the “horror-core” rapper seems to have chilled his tone on “IFHY.” It’s not like Wolf Haley hasn’t sung a few broken hearted [...]
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Watch Big K.R.I.T. “R.E.M.” [Official Video]
Southern rapper, Big K.R.I.T., released the official video for “R.E.M.” yesterday. Sampling James Blake’s “Wilhems Scream,” the added 808 drums add a gritty tone fitting for K.R.I.T.’s inflective style rapping. The track is off his upcoming mixtape, King Remembered In Time mixtape.
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Unknown Mortal Orchestra, Foxygen and Wampire at Great American Music Hall
Next Wednesday, Unknown Mortal Orchestra and Foxygen, will take the stage at the Great American Music Hall. And while everyone is abuzz about the two bands, it’s worth taking note of the other band on the billing: Wampire. The Portland band signed to Polyvinyl, home to Unknown Mortal Orchestra and STRFKR, are a perfect fit with their reverb [...]
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Watch San Cisco – “Fred Astair”
In anticipation for San Cisco’s performance at The Fillmore next week, I’ll be jumping on the phone tomorrow to interview lead signer, Jordi Davieson. The band is opening along The Vaccines tour for the next few months, before showcasing at SXSW. If you haven’t heard their catchy single “Awkward,” I strongly urge you to take a spin. Everywhere [...]
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Watch Foxygen “San Francisco” Video
Oh, how difficult breakups can be. Months, even years removed, the wounds of loneliness can still be felt. On this melancholy twist of Tony Bennet’s “I Left My Heart In San Francisco,” a whimsical triangle understates woozy guitars as vocalist Sam France gently sings “I left my love in San Francisco.” Amidst the fuzzy productions, emerges a timeless [...]
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Sayknowledge “Lap Up” Video
The Bay Area rapper Sayknowledge dropped “Lap Up” just the other day. I’ve got to show Yay Area love–because it’s been too long; and, not for nothing, with a head bobbing beat that’s easy to ride with, “Lap Up” with its humorous antics is worth just sitting back, pressing play and doing what the song says…
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[Music Video] Robb Bank$ – Cadie / I’m That Nigga
With the drop of the Aaliyah sampled ‘Cadie’, South Floridan emcee Robb Bank$ provides us with some new visuals to help illustrate the slowed and serene vibe of the older song. In a forceful, yet fluid cadence and with the preview of as of yet unreleased ‘I’m That Nigga’ at the end of the video, Bank$ ensures that [...]
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Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Tiny Desk Concert
The first photo I ever saw of Macklemore he was wearing a T-shirt that read “Legalize Gay Marriage.” He was performing at Minneapolis’ Soundset Festival. It’s not the easiest topic for hip hop. Fans of Macklemore and Ryan Lewis‘ recent hit “Thrift Shop” might be surprised by the group’s earlier single, “Same Love.” In support of gay rights, [...]
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