[VIDEO PREMIERE] Brøthers- We Are Pushing On
When I originally found Brøthers debut single, “We Are Pushing On”, I was in a bit of a dark place. Exhausted by surviving two years of extensive chemo for lymphoma, I’d made it out alive but had been lingering for almost a year in a place of emotional stagnation. Maybe it was how hard I had to drive myself to beat the disease, but I couldn’t find the impetus to keep marching on towards my goals. “We Are Pushing On”... Read More
[VIDEO PREMIERE] Big Paraid – “Walk In Place”
The kind of buzz around local well-kept secret Big Paraid is usually reserved for world-famous supergroups or star-studded vanity projects. The music itself certainly calls for it, as the trio’s debut EP is as menacing, sleazy and altogether potent as any release of their ilk, but what’s also getting area tastemakers anxious is that Big Paraid have yet to play a single note in front of a live audience. Well, at least as Big Paraid. Back... Read More
[INDIE/POP] Elliphant – “Live Till I Die”
I think I have a bit of Stockholm syndrome for Sweden’s newest indie/pop sensation Elliphant. She has dropped a couple of amazingly upbeat tracks over the last few months and has returned with the official video for her single “Live Till I Die.” Incorporating some lo-fi synth sounds and a vocal chorus that is near impossible not to sing along with, I’m reminded of a throwback girl pop group from the 90′s. I’m also... Read More
[ACOUSTIC/ROCK] The Sights and Sounds Premieres: Damon Dotson – “Tumblin’” + Official Music Video
I’m very excited to be writing this featured post today as it has been not only a long time in the making, but it features one of our very good friends, Damon Dotson, making his official music video debut in his single “Tumblin’”. Iowa native and Nashville based singer/songwriter Damon Dotson has been grinding hard for years on the Midwest music scene, playing everything from single set shows to full band performances on... Read More
[POP] The Lonely Island – “YOLO” (ft. Adam Levine & Kendrick Lamar)
Andy Samberg and The Lonely Island crew are back with another absolutely hilarious pop parody music video revolving around the popular acronym “YOLO” featuring the chorus by Adam Levine and a slick verse with Kendrick Lamar. Already up to a few million views, this is going to be another massive track for the group, who borrows sounds from The Joy Formidable‘s new album Wolf’s Law to incorporate into the single. I love the... Read More
[ELECTRO/POP] Zak Waters – “Runnin Around”
I’d like to introduce you to the smooth vocals and upbeat sunny vibes of LA resident Zak Waters who has just released the official visuals for his single “Runnin Around.” If you’ve been paying attention you’ll recognize Zak’s soaring vocals from French producer Madeon‘s single “The City.” Keeping a touch of that electronic background, Zak blends elements of sunny island pop, funk, and electro... Read More
[INDIE/POP] Viceroy – “Dream Of Bombay” ft. Chela
San Fransisco based Viceroy has just dropped his new single “Dream Of Bombay” featuring vocals by Chela in which his motto “Summertime, All The Time” surely lives up to it’s name. With degrees in the single digits I really am dreaming of anywhere but Chicago today, so simply am I closing my eyes and finding the sun-soaked images of Bombay warming my digits. Hopefully you’re reading this from a more comfortable climate,... Read More
[ELECTRO] Na Palm – “Away For You” Official Music Video
Chicago’s very own EDMc Na Palm has finally released the official visuals for his newest single “Away For You.” Deep down a love song about long distance relationships and the anticipation with which you find yourself yearning to be with that special someone. That might sound like the set up for an cliche love song, but let me tell you “Away For You” is anything but. The video uses some cool retro inspired lighting and... Read More
[FUTURE GARAGE] SBTRKT – “Trials of the Past”
So, you’re a robot inside. Life made you that way, and fuck it if you know another way to get by. But that metal façade rusts, it garners holes, and it fails at times. Particularly at night, when you can’t hold the holes with your hands and your mental energy burns furiously in your head, spilling through any avenue it can find. You know those moments when “[you've] got to sit up, for [your] heart to come down” as ‘the... Read More
[ROCK] The Black Keys – “Little Black Submarines” Official Music Video
The track is older but the video is brand new as rock duo The Black Keys releases the visuals for “Little Black Submarine” off their recent El Camino project. Nothing too fancy here as we find the group rocking out to a lucky handful inside a Nashville dive bar (all grainy/vintage camera filters added apropos). Watch as instruments are slayed below. Read More
