Monthly Archives: July 2012
Erika Spring – Hidden
What really bothers me about this song is that I was already familiar with it before I saw this video, but I can’t remember why. It wasn’t on any of my mixtapes, nor did I post anything by Erika Spring … Continue reading
Purity Ring – Fineshrine
For such a pretty song, ‘Fineshrine’ has kind of a disturbing chorus: Get a little closer, let it fold Cut open my sternum and pull My little ribs around you Through arms that may be crowns over you Get a … Continue reading
Saint Etienne – I’ve Got Your Music
Saint Etienne asked their fans to send in video of them posing with their favorite vinyl to use for Saint Etienne’s newest music video, “I’ve Got Your Music”, and they compiled the best footage into what you see here. The … Continue reading
Van She – Coconuts
A YouTuber named Babieofthe Eighties makes their first video be for Van She’s “Coconuts” using footage of surfing, Lamborghinis, and girls in bikinis, and all is right with the world.
Jessie Ware – Wildest Moment
Simple, understated, and stunning all at the same time, Jessie Ware’s newest video for “Wildest Moment” manages to knock it out of the park with a casual ease that other artists only wish they had. Usually videos this simple can … Continue reading
Die Antwoord – Baby’s On Fire / I Fink U Freeky
Die Antwoord’s first album ‘$.O.$.’ was a fun little novelty record from some truly batshit crazy South Africans who rhyme in both English and Afrikaans. There were some good tracks on the album, like the song that put them on … Continue reading
Like Whoa! – Looking At You
I can’t really think of a better idea for a music video for a song whose only lyrics are “I’m looking at you / You look at me” than to set it to Sergio Leone’s frequent and multiple close up … Continue reading
AlunaGeorge- You Know You Like It (Bondax Remix)
You may remember this outstanding song from my latest mixtape, and if you don’t, well, what are you waiting for? Download and listen to that mixtape! It’s amazing! If you still need a little convincing though, check out this fan … Continue reading
Anoraak – Made Up
Paris based trio Anoraak have released a new video for their as yet unreleased song “Made Up” from their upcoming as yet still unnamed debut album, which I think perfectly captures that feeling of going into the city late at … Continue reading
Vocal Slender – Konto
The Very Best introduced me to this bliss-filled piece of African pop about konto, a special type of dance common among ghetto youths in Ajegunle, Lagos. The chorus on this song with the background female harmonies is fantastic and the … Continue reading
