Thomas Abban – “Sinner” Fresh off news that he’s signed with RCA, Thomas Abban releases an acoustic live video of “Sinner,” the only track from A Sheik’s Legacy to get a radio remix before its re-release. Chance York & Big Cats! – “Deep Dark Hope” Chance York & Big Cats! recruit a host of friends, including Lydia […]
Ian Alexy – “Video Games” Lana Del Rey’s brooding hit becomes a mid-tempo ballad under the care of Ian Alexy, a guitarist best known for his work with the band Hobo Nephews Of Uncle Frank. He first covered the song during a set at the 331 Club, and when he noticed how well it went […]
Justin Courtney Pierre – “In The Drink” Motion City Soundtrack’s Justin Courtney Pierre looks to have gone full zombie apocalypse — or blood-soaked video game — in his first solo release since the band broke up. It all teases an album called In the Drink, produced by MCS’s Joshua Cain, which comes out Oct. 12 via Epitaph Records. […]
Lizea Harper – “Fire Escape” Lizea Harper watches from the wall as a house party unfolds. Mercies May directed and edited “Fire Escape” for Strange and Distant Pictures. Longshot & Lazerbeak – “Going Home” Longshot returns to Chicago in “Going Home.” Directed by Adad, the video shares a fond look at the biggest city in […]
Bon Iver & TU Dance – “SDIAH” from Come Through Remember that dance/original music piece commissioned by the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra? It’s by Bon Iver and TU Dance; it’s called Come Through; and it debuted at the Palace Theater in April this year. Now, you can watch a few excerpts (this one, plus two others) […]
Dessa – “Fire Drills” In Dessa‘s “Fire Drills,” kids toss dress-up aside in favor of grander adventures. Director Irene Kotnik filmed this video in Berlin. DENNY – “she gonna eat your heart out” Most of us have complicated relationships with the internet. Few of us moreso than DENNY, a Minneapolis trio who warn, “she’ll eat your heart out.” […]
Gaelynn Lea – “Lost In The Woods” Makeovers aren’t always for the better, as Gaelynn Lea knows in “Lost In The Woods,” a new song from her upcoming album Learning How To Stay (out Sept. 7). This tune may be short, but Lea makes time for a great violin solo. Longshot & Lazerbeak – “Just Dance” Longshot and […]
Mayda – “Justice” When trouble befalls a couple of kids, they turn to a taekwondo expert — played by Mayda — for empowerment. The video is cute, but the song is what’ll keep you coming back. Catch Mayda tonight at the Cedar Cultural Center or performing her show ReMayda’d 2.0 from July 12-15 at the Bryant-Lake Bowl. Lizzo […]
Early Eyes – “Penelope” Early Eyes pay homage to Goosebumps in this spooky, goofy music video — produced by Chris Koza and directed by Charlie Berg & Aaron Yankowiak. Warren Thomas Fenzi – “Live Outside” For Warren Thomas Fenzi and friends, performing three songs on the move is a walk in the park. Literally. Fenzi, along with Daniel […]
Low – “Quorum,” “Dancing And Blood,” and “Fly” Low‘s newest music might feel familiar to the 2013 Rock the Garden attendee. This “Double Negative triptych” demands patience, as did their “drone, not drones” performance of “Do You Know How To Waltz?” at the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden. Whether you like these songs or not, you have […]
