12 posts tagged “videos”

If you happen to be wandering around a Barnes and Noble or the like, pick up anthem and read the excellent article on Interpol -they are also featured lovely on the cover -which may have been designed by Prince. We're not sure yet. Only 7 days left! Break out your Armani Suits, throw on a D&G tie -or the one you just got at H&M- and sit comfortably in a leather chair to the sweet much overdue Interpol record, Our Love to Admire. Now, as I consider myself an upstanding gent, I will not leak. I refuse to leak! But Kessler and co. have released the video for Admire's first single, "Heinrich Maneuver" on their own accord. And I'm obligated to share it.  It's been said that "Heinrich Maneuver" is Paul Banks ode to California. We would be wise to follow suit.

                           

Not to be outdone by Ryan Adams,  Band of Horses have beeen working overtime to finish their 2nd album in as many years. Set to be released in the fall of 2007, the album doesn't have a name yet.  They have said it sounds like a Southeastern Indie rock album as oppossed to the outstanding Northwestern variety delivered last year. Bring it!

www.bandofhorses.com

Once my brother had skipped off to college, I had some music suddenly at my disposal. I still don't know why my brother left some of his music -as much of it was quite good stuff. One album in particular affected me: London 0 Hull 4.  When I think about this album my mind immediately flashes a picture of the casette case. I thought it was so cool. I then always recall mowing the lawn while listening to The Housemartins. Yes, the Housemartins were a regular in my lawn-mowing rotation, and since have been one of the most influential bands in my ever-growing love for music. How this band went away, why weren't they bigger, and where are they now are questions that have lingered.

As you may have guessed, the lads were from Hull, England. They often reffered to themselves as The "4th Best band in Hull."  

Following their demise, lead singer Paul Heaton sarted the acclaimed UK band, The Beautiful South. Drummer, Hugh Whitaker, went on to play with The Gargoyles. And the bassist, Norman Cook, we all know as Fatboy Slim. Their lyrics, combining themes of Marxism and Christianity, were original for the time. They used claymation -a style that was in vogue during this period. They also heaped up some controversy with the title of their 2nd and only other album, The People Who Grinned Themselves to Death, apparently a disaproving nod in the direction of the royal family. Did the royal family kill The Housemartins? Or was it Andy Rourke??  I'd love to see an 'E' True Hollywood Story take. Alas, the Housemartins vanished without a sound.  But if I ever have mow a lawn again, you best be knowing I'll be breaking out my Walkman and blasting "Happy Hour" once again.

                                                                  

Radiohead guitarist Ed O'Brien went to great lengths to bring us great news. This is what he said about the new album on Radiohead's blog, Dead Air Space:

"a word from the studio

Yes I know its been a while ..... but we've been working on this album for a while ...... BUT WE ARE NEARLY THERE .....

Ed"

In this spirit, perhaps 'street spirit' (oh I kill myself), here is the excellent video for Radiohead's "Just."

What does he say ?? ?? ??

Check this new video out from Norcal's Chk Chk Chk.  !!! have never disappointed in the eccentric, bad-A category. Did I just say 'bad-A'? Yes.Yes I did.

Photos -and sounds- from the outstanding, original indie-pop group.