They’re back! Have you missed Julien-K in these pages? I know I have. Anyway, Julien-K have returned fresh off a European tour, with their latest video “We’re Here With You”. The title track from their sophomore album released in January, “We’re Here With You” sets the mood for the entire album and the video exemplifies that perfectly. At first glance, the video reminds me of the 360 fashion cam that E! uses on all of their Red Carpet events which […]
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The Viewfinder: “It All Belongs To Me” by Brandy & Monica
It’s been nearly a decade and a half since Brandy Norwood and Monica Arnold squared off on the #1 smash “The Boy Is Mine.” Back then, the two were teen idols. The fact that they’re able to reunite at this point in the game and still create something newsworthy, speaks to the talent of both women. However, while I can’t deny that Brandy and Monica are both gifted, I can also say that this reunion could have resulted in something […]
The Viewfinder: Evitan’s “Give It To Me”
In case you haven’t heard yet, Evitan is Dres of Black Sheep and Jarobi White from A Tribe Called Quest. Yes, Jarobi rhymes. Between this and the new De La Soul project, 16-year old Blerd is shitting himself with joy right now. The second video from the duo’s upcoming (untitled?) project is “Give It To Me.” I love the soul-sample flip. The beat’s timeless…it sounds dope in 2012 and would have had people snapping their necks EPMD-style back in 1992. […]
The Viewfinder: Nixon Nyce’s “No Pain”
He’s a dope MC, and he’s part of the Popblerd family. Check out Nixon Nyce’s new video for “No Pain.”
The Viewfinder: The Front Bottoms’ “Maps”
Alt-rock for the Facebook generation, The Front Bottoms live in an alternate universe where blink 182’s self-titled album that mixed pop punk with The Cure was a critical and commercial success. If you haven’t heard this duo yet, you’re soon going to find yourself in the minority. On “Maps”, they have a single that’s definitely going to put them on the “map” (Sorry, I had to!). It’s catchy and fun thanks to the beats laid down by Matt Uychich on drums and guitarist/vocalist […]
The Viewfinder: Antlered Man’s “Surrounded By White Men”
“Daddy buys me anything/Presidency/Oil Company”…sound familiar? Politics aside, “Surrounded By White Men” is a scorcher of a song (and video!) by Antlered Man. These British upstarts are lighting a fire under conventional music. Giftes 1&2 (Due on March 5th) is a breath of fresh air in today’s musical climate of retreads. Similar to “Platoono Of Uno”, “…White Men” starts quietly and builds to an epic climax. Vocalist Damo Ezekiel-Holmes begins in a whisper while Danny Fury lays out a spectacular […]
The Viewfinder: Jason Mraz’s “I Won’t Give Up”
Dude, what happened to Jason Mraz? The slightly pimply, baby-faced kid who sang “The Remedy (I Won’t Worry)” has apparently decided to go through a hippie face. Long, stringy hair, a beard, he’s almost unrecognizable! Since the success of “I’m Yours” a couple years back, Jason seems to be transitioning from being John Mayer’s little brother to Jack Johnson’s little brother. He’s toned the smart-assery down a bit (as well as the vocal pyrotechnics/drama student schtick) and become more “earnest.” […]
The Viewfinder: Antlered Man’s “Platoono Of Uno”
If you never want to look at breasts in the same way again (And some other lady parts), then skip all this needless text and go right to the video for Antlered Man’s “Platoono of Uno”. Some of you are still with me? Good. Here you have a taste of what is to come on the upcoming Giftes 1 & 2 full-length due on March 5th. The album is a crazy mixture of QOTSA, The Melvins, and Public Image Ltd. […]
The Viewfinder: The Black Keys’ “Gold On The Ceiling”
Who’s the hottest rock band right now? I’d have to say The Black Keys take the cake. With a hit album, endorsement money, critical acclaim, a sold out tour and Grammy nominations, Dan and Patrick are sitting pretty and are also a true artist development story. El Camino, which is about halfway to becoming their best-selling album after less than three months of release, is their 7th full-length. Following the goofy video for first single “Lonely Boy”, the “Gold On […]
The Viewfinder: De La Soul’s Plug 1 & Plug 2 Present First Serve: “Must B The Music”
A couple of weeks ago, I mentioned that Plug One and Plug Two of De La Soul (AKA Pos & Dave) are unveiling a new project called First Serve . The concept is a little weird, but I’m so excited to hear new music from these guys that I’m willing to forgive the weird framework the music is given in. With the First Serve album release coming up (4/2, for those who are unaware,) the fellas have decided to add a video component to their concept. […]
The Viewfinder: The Fades’ “Meccano”
Are The Fades the second coming of Killing Joke? If you know anything about me, then you know I would never make that statement lightly. “Meccano”, the first single off the upcoming Ragnarok full-length, sees the UK’s The Fades take post-punk to a whole new level. Hypnotic with an air of controlled chaos lurking about, “Meccano” comes off as a cross between early KJ and Gang Of Four. If this is any indication of what Ragnarok will sound like, then The Fades are definitely […]