Artist: Raw Calibre Song: “Madman” Why you want to watch: Manchester, England’s Raw Calibre get locked up and bloodied, piñata style. This is probably NSFW. In the words of the director KC Locke, it’s “Sick in every meaning of the word.” Details: A cool-sounding grime band whose debut EP, Hierarchy comes out next month.
The instantly-attractive song “Laced,” by Australia trio DMA’s (that’s no typo – that’s how they spell their name), came to my attention quite recently. I wish I’d heard these guys earlier, but now that I know them, I will appreciate them greatly. Originally I was going to feature the video for “Laced” on its own, […]
Artist: July Talk Song: “Guns & Ammunition” Why you want to watch: A straightforward piece emphasizing the lead singers in a stark and sexy way. Details: Canadian band with fascinating vocals by Peter Dreimanis and Leah Fay. Don’t know this group? Familiarize yourselves now – they have a date in Seattle at the Sunset on […]
Artist: Katy Tiz Song: “Whistle (While You Work It)” Why you want to watch: Katy has cartoon friends, and maybe she is a rabbit cartoon too. Maybe? Details: British artist sings really, really well and writes some damn cool songs. Great pop music lives!
Artist: Martin Gore Song: “Europa Hymn” Why you want to watch: This gives a new, literal, meaning to the term musical landscape. Details: The track comes off Gore’s latest album, MG, which you can get on April 28th. Gore has said he wanted to give the music “an almost sci-fi like quality.” Sounds about right.