Wilco has never been a band known for their great music videos, so I was a bit surprised by the intricacy of Jeff Tweedy’s latest solo clip. His new solo album, WARM, was announced this morning. Accompanying the announcement was a video for the first single, “Some Birds,” directed by Seth Henrikson (who also directed the video for Tweedy’s “Low Key” and the Michael Shannon … Continue reading Jeff Tweedy-Some Birds
It’s been a few months since I first wrote about Ric Wilson. He had a great summer: released his EP, had a big release show, and opened for Goldlink at a Lollapalooza after show. He just put out a new video for the song “Sinner,” featured on the above-mentioned EP, Banba. The video, starring Vic Mensoni and Taivon Jackson, has a great faded look that … Continue reading Ric Wilson-Sinner (video)
Who’s ready for the great Hoosier boom?!!? It’s been a long time since Indiana was relevant in the music conversation, or any conversation for that matter. The WLDLFE is trying to change that, joining fellow Indiana natives Houndmouth in the cultural zeitgeist. Their new album I’m Not Worried Anymore dropped today, and I’m including a video for their song “Towel” for your enjoyment. Much like … Continue reading The WLDLFE-“Towel”
Yesterday I was sent this video by Madison-based duo Seasaw. It really made me laugh. Enough that I had to watch it again to hear the music. The song is pretty good, but the video is tip-top. I ended up watching another video of theirs for a song called “God(zilla),” which I like even better. Then I watched another for a song from a couple … Continue reading Seasaw-Big Dogs
It seems like every week a new crop of Chicago rappers get a little buzz. Sometimes it sticks and sometimes it fades with the same abruptness that brought it. Having seen KAMI perform live twice I can tell you he’s one to stay. It doesn’t hurt that this single features another great Chicago artist, Joey Purp. And oh yeah, that guy Chance The Rapper. “Reboot” … Continue reading KAMI & Smoko Ono-Reboot
