Good day, everyone, can you people believe it’s already October? Sheesh, Halloween is right around the corner, which means free candy, interesting costume choices (who’s Quailman this year?), and plenty of horror movies on TV. Oh, October is such a great month. Even as everybody begins to get ready for the impending hibernation, we over here at Cluster 1 are still plugging away at the web to bring you the best videos. You all may be getting ready to bundle up, but chances are your computer (or laptop, or iPad, or tablet, or phone, or whatever) won’t be too far away.
So, relax, yank out those thicker jackets from the back of your closet, and enjoy some cider as we show you the top 10 videos for the start of October. And remember, if you want to showcase your swag, go ahead and submit. And don’t forget to follow us on Facebook and Twitter as well! -Ted Maider
Animal Man (aka Fucked Up) – “Do You Feed”
This extremely distorted, catchy punk song is all about asking somebody to eat curry. You would think that’s too odd a concept for a music video, but it all works out quite well. (Literally) food for thought: Is Indian food trampling on the classic late-night tacos?
Butcher the Bar – “Alpha Street West”
It’s one shot. That’s it. One shot, one guy, one set, one of everything. All that changes is the random shit that flies through the air. Sometimes it’s confetti. Sometimes it’s feathers. But, all that seems to match the mellow and emotional nature of the song. One song. One video. One shot. One guy.
Cluster 1 Hangout – James Vincent McMorrow
Recently, James Vincent McMorrow stopped by our studio in Chicago to do a couple of things. First, he dazzled us with his beautiful and tranquil music, as he knocked out an acoustic rendition of “Sparrow and the Wolf”. Then, he joined our own Nick Freed for some burritos at a nearby Mexican joint, where the two discuss folk music, working in the studio, and what the different influences we have in life.
Drake – “”Take Care”
You have to give Drake a bit of credit; one minute he’s teaching us morals on Degrassi, the next he’s sipping champagne with Weezy. Now, he’s back with the video for “Take Care”. Over several quick cuts, elaborate sets, and costumes, Drake proves there’s no expense to be spared, which in itself is the mark of a true rap superstar. And for the record, your computer isn’t glitching, that’s just the video.
Every Filter Routine
When they say every filter, they mean it. These grooves are already pretty fresh and swag, but when you rhythmically cut them up by using different camera filters, you get a whole new breed of cool. This is both the video editor and the break dancer’s dream come true.
f e e d b a c k Episode 9 – SoCalled
In this episode of f e e d b a c k, Side B sits down and talks with SoCalled, a very un-hip hip hop producer and artist. Sure, he spends his time sampling old Jewish tunes, and tries to prove that Yiddish music can make good hip hop, but hey, he’s definitely not like any other artist out there. “I don’t know what I’m doing man!” He exclaims in the doc. Well, neither do we at times, but that’s okay.
Little Shalimar – “Bad Decision”
Insanely cheesy yet eye-catching, this video sports some eccentric dancing, the kazoo, a fog machine, and loads of flashing lights. You could probably see this at a child’s birthday party, or a dive bar in the rural south.
OFF! – “Crawl”
Being Thrasher Skater of the Year is never an easy thing. You have to be a.) really good, and b.) willing to hurt yourself…a lot. Skater Leo Romero compiled a number of (brutal) falls for the punk band OFF! and Keith Morris’ loud blend of punk music pairs perfectly with the torturous side of Romero’s career.
Plaid – “At Last”
Some of you may remember the old school animation series Angela Anaconda. It consisted of fairly creepy paper characters interacting with one another. Plaid have taken this art form, and brought it to a strange and trippy new level. With their video for “At Last”, the London duo takes us to a world with bizarre creatures, weird looking plants, and where many things consider of the (go figure) plaid texture.
They Might Be Giants – “Can’t Keep Johnny Down”
Bare knuckled boxing matches always seem to take place in odd, desolate, and dimly lit venues. Brad Pitt sure fought in some dark places in Snatch, and here, They Might Be Giants have Rip Torn bare knuckle boxing in a barn. The aged actor can still put his dooks up though, as it seems “Johnny” has quite the reputation. But, if Rip Torn can still throw down in the ring at his age, then I definitely wouldn’t want to fight him.
