Category: Video

The Worst Things: Evian’s roller skating babies commercial

Dear ad executive, I know you think CGI babies doing adult-like things is the best, but um no. It’s definitely the worst. Especially this ad that somehow sells water (drink it and you’ll be able to skate like only an infant can??) and is set to the tune of “Rapper’s Delight.” Here’s a hint: “Rapper’s… Continue reading The Worst Things: Evian’s roller skating babies commercial

Wow.

Death Cab. Fireworks. L.A. Philharmonic. This is nothing short of celestial. [youtube width=”560″ height=”344″]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pnJP9dtaQbA[/youtube] [Big ups to Heather at Fuel/Friends]

The Dead Weather to premiere short film; music fans to shrug indifferently

If you didn’t know already, The Dead Weather has a “short film” coming out for their song “Treat Me Like Your Mother.” According to the email we received, it will be “groundbreaking,” “uncensored,” and “on Cinemax.” Frankly, I’m surprised that Cinemax would stoop so low as to possibly show nudity. Tsk tsk. Anyway, they’ve released… Continue reading The Dead Weather to premiere short film; music fans to shrug indifferently

Antony and the Johnsons covers Beyoncé

I’m sure we’ve all come across the billions of Serious Bands covering Pop Artists, and it’s so ironic, ohmygawd LOL! Did you hear that Talented Band cover “I Kissed a Girl” acoustic? They’re not even girls, they’re boys OF COURSE THEY’D LIKE KISSING GIRLS! But now here comes Antony and the Johnsons covering Beyoncé’s “Crazy… Continue reading Antony and the Johnsons covers Beyoncé

Dirty Projectors go into the woods for “Stillness is the Move”

Have you ever wanted to see Dave Longstreth inexplicably rotate while playing guitar? Have you ever wanted to pet a llama at the top of a cliff? Have you ever wanted to see the girls of Dirty Projectors dressed kinda like druids with parachute pants? Have you ever wanted HOLY SHIT IS THAT A WOLF?… Continue reading Dirty Projectors go into the woods for “Stillness is the Move”

The Decemberists + “Crazy on You” + professional recording = neat

The title says it all. Here’s a video of The Decemberists covering Heart’s “Crazy on You” in Minneapolis. I know a video of this cover has surfaced in the past, but this is, like, the real deal, mang. But seriously. It’s great quality video, different angles, super good sound, all that jazz. The band’s energy… Continue reading The Decemberists + “Crazy on You” + professional recording = neat

Beck covers more Velvet Underground: “I’m Waiting For The Man”

In Beck’s new “Record Club” project, he’s recording a bunch of covers with other musicians and stuff. His goal is to lay down albums worth of music in a short period of time. His first project is the Velvet Underground and the latest track is the infectious “I’m Waiting For The Man” (he already did… Continue reading Beck covers more Velvet Underground: “I’m Waiting For The Man”