MUSIC VIDEO: "This Too Shall Pass" by OK Go - RGM version

I have written about Rube Goldberg in Art and Advertising before so when I came across this video I had to post it before going to sleep. And its been a LONG day of Armory Show events (more on that tomorrow). They did a really nice Rube Goldburg with lots of references to popular versions as well as fun reveals and effects - I wonder how many takes they did to get this? enjoy...

Directed by James Frost, OK Go and Syyn Labs. Produced by Shirley Moyers. The official video for the recorded version of "This Too Shall Pass" off of the album "Of the Blue Colour of the Sky". The video was filmed in a two story warehouse, in the Echo Park neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA. The "machine" was designed and built by the band, along with members of Syyn Labs over the course of several months.

Music Video of the Month: "Silvia" by Miike Snow

I'm loving this newish video from the Swedish band, Miike Snow. Directed by Marcus Söderlund www.marcussoderlund.se Cinematography By Linus Eklund www.linuseklund.se

YACHT - Psychic City (Voodoo City)

I can't stop watching this new video - YACHT, Psychic City (Voodoo City) from Jona Bechtolt on Vimeo.

I'm especially digging the triangle battle.

Thank you Dan Deacon...

One of the things that got me through this tough last semester is the new Dan Deacon Album, Bromst. I Discovered the album had come out through a post on Art Fag City. There is something really inspiring about the new album and when I was feeling down about the was my work was progressing as school listening to this album while walking around the hustle and bustle of New York really put me back on track.

Here is a cool video of Dan producing the new album:



If you don't already know about Dan Deacon here are a few key videos to get to know him:

The first is a great interview and show performance video from XLR8R TV which might be first how I learned about him:


and then there is this gem:


Dan Deacon is well know for his mad interactive shows. Creating a hybrid between performance art and interactive music and summer camp. I have been dying to see this action in person. I wonder how it compares to a de la guarda show where not only is the fourth wall of the proscenium theater is broken but everyone simultaneously becomes a part of the performance.

Sadly, Deacon played in New York recently but the performance was the same day as my graduation. Hopefully, he will post some new dates soon. NY area?

Not much help at the (quote) A really bad, formerly good, Dan Deacon Web Page.

Naturally, I just noticed that Wham City the art collective Dan Deacon is involved with puts on an annual festival, Whartscape and Deacon is apart and playing this year. The festival takes place this coming weekend, July 10-12 and oh course its too late for me to make plans and go. I guess I'll be going to this next year and make do with last years Cool Hunting Video.

Phoenix - Lisztomania

I'm digging this newish video for Phoenix's Lisztomania.

New Music, Moby - Shot in the Back of the Head

The official music video for Moby's "Shot in the Back of the Head" directed by David Lynch. From Moby's forthcoming album "Wait for Me" (out June 30 on Mute).

Sad Kermit, kind of makes me happy...

Music Video of the Month: "Toe Jam" by Fatboy Slim featuring David Byrne & Dizzee Rascal

Definitely the hottest video I have seen in a long time. It's the return of Fatboy Slim collaboration with (what!) David Byrne and Dizzee Rascal.

Link via Miss Jessy Nite. Yo, looks like Sao Paulo is fun!


"Toe Jam" by Fatboy Slim FEAT. David Byrne & Dizzee Rascal

MICHNA album release party Friday October 10th TONIGHT!

My good friend Michna's album release party this Friday October 10th, TONIGHT! Listen and/or buy the album over at Turntable Lab or countless others. Hope to see you there!



Here is the info:

Michna "Magic Monday" record release party @ 12-Turns-13!
172 Classon Avenue (at Myrtle)
Brooklyn, NY
11205
10pm-5am
21+ $5 before 11pm, $10 after.
Take the G train to Classon. Walk north to Myrtle. Located near Pratt.

Dance your pants DJ sets by:
(in alphabetical order)
-Blu Jemz
-Michna
-Nick Hook
-$mall Change
-Unemployed Lloyd
-Woodman
bonus: System D-128 on visuals!
double bonus: all DJ's on the night will be playing vinyl only!

Brought to you by Meanred, Small Change, Lose Your Shit, Ghostly, and
Michna.

NPR Music Interview: Jandek: The Man from Corwood

Fascinating interview or rather article with/on the illusive Jandek.

“Many people are famous just for being famous. But singer-songwriter Jandek has shunned recognition to such a degree that, intentionally or not, he's developed a kind of celebrity all his own.

Jandek's music isn't for everyone. It's what New York Times and Rolling Stone music critic and author Douglas Wolk calls “very dark, half-decomposed blues.”

this is his first recorded concert.

Music Video of the Month - Justice - D.A.N.C.E.

Cat Power - "Lived in Bars" w/ William Eggleston

Looks like YouTube's video for this is down but it is also here.




I'm loving this Cat Power video and then after the second watching I noticed one of my favorite photographers, William Eggleston appears in about 30 seconds into it.