Videos of the Week

Here are the latest videos that have grabbed my attention:



Icehouse was an Australian Roxy Music. They had a few minor hits here but are mostly forgotten. This was the title track to their most popular album. It's a beautiful song about Andrew Wyeth.



Two weeks ago I saw Grizzly Bear in concert and it was one of the most beautiful concerts I have ever been to. It really restored my faith in the power of live music. The band Beach House opened and their lead singer joined Grizzly Bear on stage for this song which is on the Twilight: New Moon soundtrack. Haunting and beautiful.



New single and video from Grouper. Very creepy and atmospheric. Great use of lighting.



Disappointing new single from Massive Attack. They seem to be in a holding pattern from their last cd 100th Window, which was a droning mess. This song doesn't seem to go anywhere and do anything. I am hoping this does not act as a preview to the full length cd that comes out next year. It definitely makes me more interested in the rumored Burial remix of the cd.



Weird song from Flaming Lips featuring Karen O of Yeah Yeah Yeahs.



One of my all time favorite songs. I listen to it all the time when I am feeling down. The past year has been very stressful with my job situation, relationship issues, and insurance woes, and this gives me strength to soldier on, knowing that I can make it on my own with the help of friends and family.



This band is so addictive. As much as I try to resist them it is a hopeless endeavor. I give in!!



Dizzee Rascal came out with his "pop" cd to make more money and expand his audience. Oddly enough it works. I miss the edgy, paranoid Dizzee, but this is a welcome change.



Finding out about this collaboration seriously got me hyperventilating. Burial is one of my favorite dubstep artists and Flying Lotus is one of my favorite electronic artists. This one off song from them culls the strengths of both. No plans for them to collaborate again, but definitely makes me long for what might have been.



Brilliant technicolor synth pop song from Passion Pit. This song would have been huge in the neon 80s. Sunny and addictive.



Latest video from The Horror's cd Primary Colours, one of my top cds of the year. They are stylish and hip, but have the goods to back it up.