What’s up folks? Have a good week? Tomorrow it’s officially fall, aka the best season ever. It’s a time when the leaves change, the sun is out only 45% of the time, and that crisp autumn air pairs up with good new music to keep your head up. Here’s our weekly dose of the best visual content out there; who knows, you just might find your fall anthem in the pile.And don’t forget to SUBMIT your videos too. Always looking for more!
Bloodrop
This is by far one of the more interesting short films to have hit the web in awhile. Here, our protagonist lives a relatively crummy life; his apartment is small, cluttered, and vibrates every time the train drives by. But, eventually, he gets sucked into a picture on his wall, and goes inside to explore. We always hope to experience another world, assuming that the “grass is always greener”, but according to Bloodrop, there’s no place like home.
Cluster 1 Hangout – The Horrible Crowes
One of the best things about working with Cluster 1 is getting to meet some of the new artists out there. Right now, The Horrible Crowes are supporting their debut album Elsie, and our own Sami Jarroush had some time to “hang out” with the New Jersey rockers over in the Big Apple.
Delicate Cutters – “Warm Beer and Sympathy”
You wouldn’t think modern technology and Delicate Cutters go hand-in-hand. In fact, this video even looks like footage from either The Wonder Years, or a college film-roll. However, it was actually shot with an iPhone app. It’s 8mm and raw, but shot on a computer device that has more power than the NORAD system in War Games. I guess they really do have an app for everything.
EMA – “Marked”
In 2000, when American Beauty hit it HUGE at the Oscars, it symbolized that the Film Noir movement was far from over. EMA proves this further with their video for “Marked”. Full of deep shadows, distinct lighting, and plenty of black and white imagery, this video will capture your attention, no problem. As the song continues, more band members appear, and this is when everything gets interesting.
Fops – “Cheater Carolina”
Remember David Hasselhoff’s video for “Hooked on a Feeling”? My guess would be probably not. But Fops does, and they’ve borrowed from it some. Lead singer Chadwick Donald Bidwell jumps up in front of a green screen playfully and then it finally goes into effect. He’s in the sky, surrounded by clouds and, wait for it, giant keyboards. Oh, Hoff would be SO proud.
Hello Echo – “Birdbeat”
This video captures why bands should always play outside; the warm sunlight, the beautiful scenery, the fresh air making everybody smile, and, of course, the spontaneity. Here, we have Hello Echo, performing their melodically-correct, emotional tune “Birdbeat”. They rock out, and get everybody into it. There’s a little surprise towards the end. Let’s just say it’s one reason playing music outdoors is awesome.
Hold Your Horses! – “70 Million”
Hold Your Horses! brings forth a concept that Arrested Development briefly touched upon in season one. They both brought paintings to life. In one scenario, it involved God running away from his position in Michelangelo’s world-famous piece. This scenario, however, doesn’t make us question religion. Multiple classic works are brought to life as Hold Your Horses! dresses up and sings their catchy song. One can only hope that someday all rich, classic, oil paintings can sing. We’re pretty sure “Whistler’s Mother” has a stellar voice.
My Brightest Diamond – “Behave”
In the video for “Behave”, singer Shara Worden has a lot of personalities going on in that cranium of hers. She’s a ’50s actress, a modern pop singer, and a masked robber. You decide which one is the most intriguing of the bunch.
Neon Indian – “Polish Girl”
In the 1996 film Vibrations, starring one Christina Applegate, a very attractive male lead, aka James Marshall (duh!), gets a pair of robotic arms, and they lead him to success in the world of electronic music. Was this Neon Indian’s inspiration for “Polish Girl”? It sure seems like it. There’s plenty of robotics here and one man dons a Daft Punk style suit, which entitles him to brilliant beats and pretty, shift lighting. Cool story, bro. But here’s the brainbuster: Who’s the real DJ? Man or…machine?
Wise Blood – “Nosferatu”
Nosferatu is always referred to as one of the classic horror movies of all time. It reminds us of a point in history when vampires did not go to high school, or hang on the boardwalk with us. Wise Blood, though, have opted to keep the name, but not the hideous, overused beasts. In fact, this video contains several things vampires probably wouldn’t like: strobe photography, raining candy, and runs through the forest. Okay, they probably would love that last one.
