The Amplifetes
The Amplifetes – Whizz Kid from THE AMPLIFETES on Vimeo.
The artistry of this video really grabbed me. Anders Hellman’s animation is way cool; the simple black and white cut out images popped 3-D with scribbles to top it all complement the Swedish groups fuzzy pop music. The Amplifete’s consider themselves a mix of psychedelia, classic rock and electro and their tunes solidly support the claim. Another Nordic band to love.
The Mary Onettes
The Mary Onettes “The Night Before The Funeral” from Labrador Records on Vimeo.
Recent TWIAPC fav The Mary Onettes sent this video along this week and man oh man do I heart it. The song “The Night Before The Funeral” is a solitary reflection on a young love that has run its course. The video nails that feeling of solitude perfectly. Directed by the group’s Philip Ekstrom it follow his brother Henrik as he wanders through a series of locations the brothers have a sentimental attachment to from their childhood. The flat lighting and slightly quirky character match the song to a T. Another Nordic win!
[MP3] The Night Before The Funeral
Sebastian Blanck
Sebastian Blanck “I Blame Baltimore” from Rare Book Room Records on Vimeo.
The fantastical space odyssey captured in Sebastian Blanck’s new video was just the kind of playful narrative I’ve been in the mood for lately. It’s sentimental and off beat much like the music on his new LP Alibi Coast. The imagery is simple and sweet not needing to be a big production or totally silly. It is just delightful. A wonderful way to float into the work of Sebastian Blanck.
Florence & The Machine
Oh, Florence how do I love thy gingery ways. This video from the last single off of her spectacular album Lungs is all sorts of saturated color yumminess. The woman knows how to work the camera and almost as well as she knows how to stop you in your tracks with her voice. If you haven’t already purchased Lung get to it if for no other reason than to blast as the soundtrack for a dance party of one. I highly recommend it for the good of your soul.
keep up the good posts mate, i enjoy reading your music tips.
Thanks! I have no intention of stopping anytime soon. So, keep checking in.