Artist: iKeda‘s “For Me”
Why You Want to Watch: London’s iKeda gets monstrous in this video directed by Erika Kamano. Filmed in Romania’s Transylvania area, it’s a gorgeous piece reflective of the track’s lyrics: You’re a beast/You’re ugly/I love you/But you’re all for me. iKeda’s definitely not ugly – though she may be a beast.
~Dagmar

iKeda – photo by Erika Kamano

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Artist: NOA‘S “Say Yes”
Why You Want to Watch:  This video is pretty much all Japanese singer-songwriter NOA. I caught this on the show J-MELO, which highlights Japanese musicians every week or so. You can see that episode here, including an interview with NOA, or watch the video, featuring him singing and dancing in red and black. It happens to be a great song, too. Click on photo to watch.
~Dagmar

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Artist: Achille Lauro
Why You Want to Watch: Italian artist Achille Lauro performed his track “Incoscienti Giovani” for the Olympics closing ceremony. Filmed at the Verona Olympic Arena, it’s all so elegant – and a departure from Achille Lauro’s regular genre (rap, hip-hop). Click on the photo to check it out.
~Dagmar

Screenshot of Achille Lauro @ the Olympics

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Video: Brigitte Bardot‘s “Harley Davidson”
Why You Want to Watch: Brigitte Bardot and a Harley. Director François Reichenbach also directed the video of “Bonnie and Clyde,” another track written by the great Serge Gainsbourg. Click on photo to watch.
~Dagmar

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