Songs I can’t get out of my head: To Clean by Woods

Say hello to Woods, some young men from Brooklyn who (gasp!) have a band. Their song To Clean off of their latest album Songs of Shame has taken over my brain. I have honestly made attempts to not listen to/sing this to myself but to no avail. There is something about the extremely simple structure/short length/noisy guitar solos (samples?)/whimsical distant falsetto vocals/crudeish harmonies that just sucks me in. In an attempt to cast off this addiction, I decided to share... Read More

N.A.S.A feat. M.I.A, Spank Rock, Santigold and Nick Zinner

Shout-out, like I know you, to N.A.S.A. This music video for their track “Whatchadoin,” featuring Spank Rock, Santigold, Nick Zinner and M.I.A., is so dope. They’re also on the cover of URB magazine, so check out the article and let us what you’re thinking! URB Review: N.A.S.A. began work on The Spirit of Apollo with a mission: make funky beats with crazy knock and throw anyone they felt was right onto every track, no matter how strange the pairings seemed.... Read More

Amanda Blank “Might Like You Better” Video

http://www.vimeo.com/6052264 Who said Philly girls are easy? Easy, no. Smitten, yes. Philly’s favorite “hood rat,” Amanda Blank is screaming for some well-deserved attention. Check out her Might Like You Better music video off of her debut album I Love You. Spotted At: http://fiftyonefiftyone.com/2009/08/amanda-blank-might-like-you-better-video/  Read More

Coldplay’s New Music Video “Strawberry Swing”

~———~ ~———~ If you haven’t heard yet, I’m here to tell you that Coldplay has a new video out and it kicks ass. Click on anyone of these images to catch the video in full view. And remember who put you on .. ~—-–—~ ~—-–—~ It’s not hard to appreciate the effort and imagination that went into each scene, you almost wonder how some of these scenes were even worked together. “Simply invigorating”... Read More

Guilty Pleasure Music Video: ‘Goodbye Horses’ by Q Lazzarus

Don’t ask me why I like this song or video. I’m not entirely sure. If you don’t get it, I doubt you ever will. Recognize this song? It was recently featured in a Family Guy episode making fun of a scene from Silence of the Lambs (“I’d do me”)  Read More

I love Peaches!

Peaches – Talk To Me is the first official video from Peaches’ new album, “I Feel Cream”, out 5/5 on XL Recordings. Directed by Price James Peaches will be performing at the TLA on 5/15.  Read More

Lily Allen – Not Fair

She should’ve had big country hair in this video. Lily Allen on the cover of Bust Mag.  Read More

Icarus Rising Rocks at Dr. Watson’s

Icarus Rising made it to Philly again to play in the underground indie rock venue, Dr. Watson’s. They showered guitar riffs and clever lyrics on the Philadelphia audience, who came expecting Dr. Watson’s finest rock ‘n’ roll musicians. Watch this music video, produced by yours truly, Kenneth Elder. If you like this one then take a look at my YouTube channel. More Info: http://tinyurl.com/8e8djz  Read More

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