The Who: Dani Bell & the Tarantist (San Diego, CA) The What: Sometimes what you don’t see is just as – if not more – compelling than what you do. Who are that masked man and woman? As Dani Bell & the Tarantist, Dani Bell and Alfred Howard (aka the Tarantist) released their full length album, Dark West, as part of […]
The Who: blondfire (Los Angeles, CA) The What: Partially filmed using her iPad, Erica Driscoll channeled her inner director for this video of blondfire’s “True Confessions” and the result is an eye-catching visual exercise in black and white. As Driscoll explained, “It’s about a relationship gone cold. Wanting love from someone who’s incapable of giving it to you.” While it may not […]
The Who: My Body Sings Electric (Denver, CO) The What: These days there are lots of things that are pretty weaksauce, but the Denver, CO indie outfit, My Body Sings Electric (Brandon Whalen, Nick Crawford, Jeff Fedel, Jason Bower and Ben Scarboro), making this cracking stop-motion video for their tune “Unimpressive” in a garage on a shoestring budget of $100 and some art […]
The Who: The Velvet Teaparty (Los Angeles, CA) The What: Pointing folks in the direction of new artists is a thing that we’re really into. Now hold that thought as we introduce you to Vanessa McNiel (vox), Gabriel Maska (bass/vox), Jonas Streffer (drums) and Andres Yepez (guitar) aka Los Angeles alt rock quartet, The Velvet Teaparty as we bring you the premiere of their brand new […]
The Who: Coldplay (London, England) The What: With a fresh, new album out (A Head Full Of Dreams), of course those very reliable London chaps called Coldplay would have a video on its heels. Filmed in California at Salvation Mountain, the video is something and somewhat of a playful and adventurous affair; as is the song, “Birds.” Naturally on the joyful […]
The Who: Jimmy Fallon, Mariah Carey & The Roots The What: Because what could be more holiday festive than Mariah Carey belting out her Christmas classic, “All I Want For Christmas Is You,” while accompianied by late night comedy master Jimmy Fallon, his band of quintessential badass aka The Roots and a few cherubic children for additional cuteness? Nothing. Absolutely nothing. […]
The Who: Alberta Cross (Brooklyn, NY) The What: Since 2005 Alberta Cross has been rolling with a distinct and distinctly rich variation on the alternative/folk combo. Since 2005 Alberta Cross has also gone through a few structural variations, but the one constant has been its voice: Petter Ericson Stakee. While Stakee may be Swedish, he’s always channeled a thoroughly American essence of […]
