The Tape

Once again directed by Radical Friend, Yeasayer have another absolutely insane video. Check it out below, and download the single as well. Be on the lookout for a “ONE” single, coming from Secretly Canadian March 23rd.

Yeasayer- O.N.E.

Thanks to Yours Truly and Pitchfork for capturing this great footage. The track Local Natives performed is my favorite off of their debut record, and probably one of my favorites of the year so far. Make sure to watch the video and download the track below.

Local Natives- Airplanes

Check out the rad video, as well as some North American tour dates (what up, Coachella).

Live Dates
04-08 Toronto, Ontario - Queen Elizabeth Theatre
04-10 Chicago, IL - Lincoln Hall
04-11 Minneapolis, MN - Varsity Theater
04-12 Milwaukee, WI - Turner Hall
04-13 Columbus, OH - Wexner Center
04-14 Pittsburgh, PA - Andy Warhol Museum
04-15 Washington DC - Black Cat
04-18 Indio, CA - Coachella Festival
04-20 Boston, MA - Institute of Contemporary Art
04-22 New York, NY - Webster Hall
04-24 Baltimore, MD - Metro Gallery
04-25 Philadelphia, PA - First Unitarian Church
04-27 Atlanta, GA - The Earl
04-29 Dallas, TX - Granada Theater
04-30 Austin, TX - The Mohawk
05-05 San Francisco, CA - The Independent
05-08 Seattle, WA - The Crocodile
05-09 Vancouver, British Columbia - The Vogue Theatre
05-10 Victoria, British Columbia - Alix Goolden Hall
05-11 Portland, OR - Aladdin Theater
05-13 Salt Lake City, UT - Kilby Court
05-14 Denver, CO - Larimer Lounge

Stussy/Stones Throw got together to do a really thorough and informative documentary about Jay Dee. They interviewed a bunch of dudes, including Peanut Butter Wolf, Egon, and J. Rocc. Check out all three parts of the documentary below.

J Dilla- The Diff’rence

Spencer Krug’s Sunset Rubdown is known for songs full of arcane imagery and complex story-narratives, and their new video for 2009’s Dragonslayer closer “Dragon’s Lair” perfectly visualizes Sunset Rubdown’s music. Except for the absence of any kind dragon, the video is an epic journey, part Lord of the Rings, part Legend of Zelda (Shadow of the Colossus, if I may), and 100% Spencer all the way, full of unexplained symbolisms that I’ve come to love as a Krug fan. Turn out the lights, turn up the volume, hit fullscreen and enjoy.

Check out the video for “Head Shrinker”, courtesy of Stereogum. The band’s sophomore record is due March 30th, and is as insane and experimental as their first. The guys will also be hitting the road soon, so make sure to catch ‘em on tour as well.

Extra Life- Black Hoodie

Extra Life- The Ladder

Casey Diene, aka White Hinterland has just announced a tour in support of her upcoming record, Kairos. Kairos hits stores March 9th, and was made with creative partner Shawn Creeden. I’m lucky enough to have already heard the record, and it’s absolutely stunning. Diene is slowly transforming into an R&B star, and it’s really fun to watch. Check out some tour dates, and make sure to download the second single (released today), “No Logic.”

White Hinterland North American Tour Dates (* w/ Dosh):
3/14/10 Portland, OR - Holocene (Kairos Release Party)
4/09/10 Billings, MT - Railyard
4/11/10 Minneapolis, MN - Bedlam Theatre*
4/13/10 Madison, WI - Project Lounge
4/14/10 Milwaukee, WI - Cactus Club*
4/15/10 Chicago, IL - Empty Bottle*
4/16/10 Pontiace, MI - Pike Room*
4/17/10 Cleveland, OH - Beachland Tavern*
4/18/10 Toronto, ON - Drake Hotel*
4/20/10 Montreal, QC - Casa Del Popolo*
4/21/10 Allston, MA - Great Scott*
4/22/10 Brooklyn, NY - Union Hall*
4/23/10 New York, NY - Mercury Lounge*
4/24/10 Philadelphia, PA - Kungfu Necktie*
4/25/10 Washington, DC - DC9*
4/27/10 Asheville, NC - Grey Eagle*
4/28/10 Atlanta, GA - 529*
4/30/10 Austin, TX - Emo’s*
5/01/10 Denton, TX - Hailey’s*
5/03/10 Tucson, AZ - Solar Culture*
5/04/10 Tempe, AZ - Sail Inn*
5/05/10 Los Angeles, CA - Echo*
5/06/10 San Francisco, CA - Bottom of the Hill*
5/09/10 Seattle, WA - High Dive*
5/11/10 Salt Lake City, UT - Urban Lounge*
5/12/10 Denver, CO - Hi-Dive*
5/13/10 Omaha, NB - Waiting Room*

White Hinterland- No Logic

White Hinterland- Icarus

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In other news, check out the Shearwater video for “Hidden Lakes”, and download “Black Eyes” and “Castaways” as well.

Shearwater- Black Eyes

Shearwater- Castaways

Here’s a video of the boys playing on Fallon Wednesday night. Make sure to watch the bass “solo” at the end, it’s fucking rad. Also, download The Very Best’s remix/cover of “Ambling Alp” below.

The Very Best- Mulomo (Yeasayer- Ambling Alp)

Here’s a really cool video by The Morning Benders, who have their debut record coming out this March. The video is for the first track on the record, “Excuses.” The video is a live rendition of the track, featuring the “Big Echo Orchestra,” which includes Christopher Owens and John Vanderslice. Watch the video below, and make sure to download “Promises” as well. Thanks to GvsB for the link, video shot by Yours Truly.

The Morning Benders- Promises

Die Antwoord, a rap act from South Africa, is indescribable. Instead of attempting to write something about this video I just want to urge you to watch it. Make sure you are in a well lit room and in good company.