Category Archives: Video

Azealia Banks First Post-Major Record Label Split “Heavy Metal and Reflective” Gets a Video

After announcing her release from Universal/Interscope Records contract via Twitter, Azealia Banks unleashes her first unsigned release, with a music video by Rob Soucy and Nick Ace. The Lil Internet produced “Heavy Metal and Reflective” sees Banks being the cool indie … Continue reading

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TED Talk: Mark Ronson on How Sampling Changed Music

“I can hear something in a piece of media and I can co-opt myself in that narrative or alter it, even.” – Mark Ronson Producer Mark Ronson (Amy Winehouse, Lily Allen, Christina Aguilera) appeared as one of the latest installations … Continue reading

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The Return of Lily Allen! “Hard Out Here” Song & Video Premieres

IT’S HARD OUT HERE FOR A BITCH, BUT LILY ALLEN IS BACK! Lily’s version of [“Somewhere Only We Know” by Keane] is both a warm welcome back to the music world (we hear there’s a new album with some feminist … Continue reading

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Cults Release Sophomore Album Entitled “Static” & “High Road” Music Video

Static by Cults has been released to the public! There’s still an NPR stream of the album up over here. To celebrate and start the promotional train for their sophomore release, the duo created a music video to go along … Continue reading

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An Odd MGMT Performs “Your Life is a Lie” on David Letterman

Sure, the oversized cowbell is a bit gimmicky, but MGMT’s performance of “Your Life is a Lie” on The Late Show With David Letterman on August 23rd has caught itself in the midst of a critic firestorm from critics and … Continue reading

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Fiona Apple Creates “Hot Knife” Music Video

We’re still waiting for the “Hot Knife” remix that was done during the The Idler Wheel… sessions. Well, at least, I’m still waiting. For now, we have a music video to the Fiona Apple track from director Paul Thomas Anderson. … Continue reading

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Commentary: CBS Airs 60 Minutes Pussy Riot Segment

Pussy Riot is something I’ve come to the defense of since the beginning of it’s ascent into international discussion. This isn’t just a group of girls coming together as a means to promote hooliganism or spread any sort of religious … Continue reading

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Lana Del Rey Covers Leonard Cohen’s “Chelsea Hotel No 2” & Releases Video

Lana Del Rey has released a cover version of Leonard Cohen’s “Chelsea Hotel No 2” with an accompanying music video. Seemingly random, but who cares? Del Rey surprises are always welcome. Just like with any of Lana’s releases, the music is emotionally … Continue reading

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Justin Timberlake, Lana Del Rey, and Passion Pit Give Us Valentine’s Day Joy With New Music Videos!

HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY, SAID THE POP STARS! First of all, David Fucking Fincher of The Social Network, Se7en, and the American remake of The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo fame directed the comeback video for pop music’s “Suit and Tie” by Justin Timberlake and Jay-Z. The Grammy performance was classy, the … Continue reading

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Sia Sings “Diamonds” by Rihanna At The Norwegian-American Achievement Award Ceremony

It’s absolutely no secret that the Rihanna success “Diamond” was penned by Sia. From the vocal phrasing, to the emotional and melodic structure, it screams something that the songstress would use segments for for a song of her own. We’ve touched upon how similar the … Continue reading

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