4.04.2009

A NEW WEEKLY POST COVERING THE EDITOR'S TOP FIVE MUSIC VIDEOS OF THE PAST WEEK.

Kyosuke Himuro feat. Gerard Way - Safe and Sound: If not for the simple fact that the song was written for "Final Fantasy", any time artists of such caliber collaborate, it usually yields great work.
Frances - Cold Water: The director's concept of combining split screens into one frame is a great visual, and again such great looking work for a low price.
Mojave - Lights Out: A great visual for the occasion that was Earth Hour and also for the upcoming Earth Day; every little thing helps.
Tiny Masters of Today - Skeletons: The fact that they are so young and don't sound like your typical Disney cookie-cutter kid band is great to hear, at least they have their own direction.
Ace Enders and a Million Different People - The Only Thing I Have (The Sign): Great laid back tune with great visuals of the kid changing through all the clothes which really added to the message of the song.
FACT - A Fact of Life: This video was posted during the first week of March, therefore not a pick of the week but more of a special mention. As the post describes, the director put masks on the groups faces, "to put aside all prejudices against the band for being Japanese". Personally it shouldn't be necessary, regardless of where we are from, we all need some distorted electric guitar in our lives.

4.03.2009

Crystal Antlers eyeing Andrew

Directed by Michael Reich from the album, Tentacles.

Crystal Antlers' vocalist Johnny Bell is a certified Sea Scout, which is the water based division of the Boy Scouts.

Almost looks like everyone's playing everything...

Sparks The Rescue eyeing Autumn

From the album, Eyes To The Sun.

Sparks The Rescue was signed to Fearless Records on March 11, 2009.

A rare sight, a jump into a split by a rock lead...


[AbsolutePunk]

Ace Enders and a Million Different People eyeing The Only Thing I Have (The Sign)

From the album, When I Hit The Ground.

In December 20008, Ace Enders released a cover of The Verve's Bitter Sweet Harmony on iTunes with all the proceeds going to VH1's Save The Music Foundation.

Flashback to simpler times...

Syconaut eyeing Blindfolded

Directed by Martin Holtmann from the album, Burst Into Life.

The band got their first chance to play in front of a large crowd at the 2004 2000 Decibel festival a showcase of Swedish Hard Rock and Metal.

Was he being killed or exorcised???

4.02.2009

Jay Reatard eyeing DOA

Directed by Erik Carter from the album, Matador Singles '08.

Jay Reatard's career began when he was only fifteen years old.

The owl's definetly not having any fun...


[Prefix]

Enforcer eyeing Black Angel

From the album, Into the night .

When asked by the Swedish Rock Magazine about their musical style being old school, they responded, it's heavy metal therefore timeless.

Michael Jackson's Thriller outfits found a home...

The Riot Before eyeing We Are Wild Stallions

From the album, Fists Buried In Pockets.

Can't be put better as posted on their Myspace, "There's an occasional touch of emo, but not enough to make me vomit. - readjunk.com".

Now that's what you call a close group of fans...


[AltPress]

War From A Harlots Mouth eyeing Crooks At Your Door

Directed by Florian Freund from the album, In Shoals.

Their Myspace reads, "This is band, not a bunch of rockstars..."

Cheap shot with the over the head bottle smash...

Frances eyeing Cold Water

Directed by Sherng-Lee Huang from the album, All The While.

"Frances began as a collection of relatively stark breakup songs written by Paul Hogan (vocals, keyboard) while he worked toward his doctorate of music in New York City". [Gigantic Music]

Still can't believe you can make such great looking work for the price...