New Release: Atlas Genius "If So" Directed by Änders Rostad
Posted by Doug Klinger on October 15, 2013 in New Releases
Änders Rostad, who worked with Atlas Genius back in April for their "Centered On You" video, teams back up with the band to direct their latest, "If So." Shot in New York, Änders uses a variety of split screen techniques throughout the video. Featuring Sofia Black-D'Elia, from All My Children… Read More
Video Chats: Brandon Dermer on "Scare Me" by Major Lazer ft. Peaches & Timberlee
Posted by Doug Klinger on October 15, 2013 in Interviews
Since Major Lazers debut album Guns Dont Kill People Lazers Do in 2009, the cartoon character version of Major Lazer has appeared on the cover of every one of their albums and singles. The giant, muscle-bound, bearded character, who once existed only as a drawing, was brought to life by… Read More
New Release: The Wanted "Show Me Love (America)" Directed by Frank Borin
Posted by Doug Klinger on October 15, 2013 in New Releases
British boy band The Wanted take a very grown up approach to their latest video, "Show Me Love (America)" directed by Frank Borin. The video finds the members of the band, accompanied by an orchestra, performing while wearing suits and looking dapper in an empty theater. The performance portions are… Read More
Video Chats: DJay Brawner on "Girls/Girls/Boys" by Panic! at the Disco
Posted by Doug Klinger on October 14, 2013 in Interviews
Remaking arguably the sexiest video of all time is no easy task, but its exactly what Panic! at the Disco and director DJay Brawner did for last weeks "Girls/Girls/Boys" music video. Identically recreating DAngelos 2000 music video for "Untitled (How Does It Feel)," the video features Panic! lead singer Brendon… Read More
Music Video Relapse: "The One That Got Away" (2011) by Katy Perry
Posted by Adam Fairholm on October 14, 2013 in Music Video Relapse
Remember that Saturday Night Live bit where everyone starts crying when "Someone Like You" by Adele comes on? Emotionally reacting to that song briefly became something that we all decided was a thing. The issue I have with that is I don't find "Someone Like You" to be a particularly… Read More
The Most Popular Music Videos Released This Week (10/11)
Posted by Doug Klinger on October 12, 2013 in Most Popular Music Videos
As we say goodbye to another week, we look back on our lush garden of music videos with pride. There were some great videos released this week, and this list of the most popular is a beautiful arrangement of hip-hop, electronic, and pop videos that we all can enjoy. Eminem… Read More
New Release: Afrojack ft. Spree Wilson "The Spark" Directed by Tim Nackashi
Posted by Adam Fairholm on October 12, 2013 in New Releases
An Afrojack-produced song, "Good Time" by Paris Hilton featuring Lil Wayne, had a music video release earlier this week, and now it's the Dutch music producer and DJ's turn with a music video for his own single, "The Spark". Featuring Spree Wilson and directed by Tim Nackashi, "The Spark" follows… Read More
New Release: Cut Copy "Free Your Mind" Directed by Christopher Hill
Posted by Doug Klinger on October 11, 2013 in New Releases
Directed by Christopher Hill, the video for "Free Your Mind" by Cut Copy has sparked a lot of internal debate here at IMVDb. Upon first watch, we were pretty sure that this video, starring Alexander Skarsgård from HBOs True Blood, was about a weird but laid back cult with a gentle giant… Read More
FRINGE MUSIC FIX's Weekly Top 5 (10/11)
Posted by Adam Alexander on October 11, 2013 in Lists Contributor Post
This week was a remarkable week for music videos that you may not have seen. I was very hard pressed to pick five, but by sticking to the ones which made the most memorable impressions on me, I feel Ive nailed this weeks most essential viewing. That being said, with… Read More
Music Video Relapse: "Back to December" (2010) by Taylor Swift
Posted by Adam Fairholm on October 11, 2013 in Music Video Relapse
Say what you will about Miss Taylor Swift, she has produced some pretty amazing ballads in her short career so far. It's all part of a balance: for every quasi-novelty single like "I Knew You Were Trouble", there's a ballad like "Begin Again". She keeps them short, and she knows… Read More
Video Chats: NORTON on "Elevate" by St. Lucia
Posted by Doug Klinger on October 11, 2013 in Interviews
Getting evicted from your apartment from your apartment is no fun. That is, unless youre the members of the band St. Lucia in the video for "Elevate," in which case getting kicked out of your apartment just means one last chance to throw a super awesome rooftop party/concert. Directed by… Read More
Video Chats: Abteen Bagheri on "Let Down" by Bored Nothing
Posted by Doug Klinger on October 10, 2013 in Interviews
"Let Down" by Bored Nothing is a video about a young boy who has fallen in love with his beautiful nextdoor neighbor. He spends much of his time fantasizing about her and looking at her though a hole in his fence as she changes her clothes. Directed by Abteen Bagheri,… Read More
New Release: Pusha T ft. Chris Brown "Sweet Serenade" Directed by Colin Tilley
Posted by Doug Klinger on October 9, 2013 in New Releases
The summer music video season has been over for a while now, but that didnt stop Pusha T and director Colin Tilley from shooting "Sweet Serenade" at the beach. The dark but laid back track, produced by Swizz Beatz, matches the setting of the video perfectly, which finds Pusha T… Read More
Video Chats: Zak Stoltz on "Wallflowers" by Static Jacks
Posted by Doug Klinger on October 9, 2013 in Interviews
Inspired by the 1985 film Weird Science, "Wallflowers" by Static Jacks is a video about four teenagers (played by the band members) who build a robot lady out of 90s nostalgia. Directed by Zak Stoltz, the video takes a darker turn when the lady that they build falls for a… Read More
Music Video Relapse: "Do You Realize??" (2002) by The Flaming Lips
Posted by Adam Fairholm on October 9, 2013 in Music Video Relapse
The relationship between Warner Bros. Records and The Flaming Lips is a fascinating one. Since being signed to one of the biggest record labels in the world, The Flaming Lips have had a seemingly large amount of free reign over what direction they want to go in and how out… Read More
New Release: Augustines "Cruel City" Directed by Bryan Schlam
Posted by Doug Klinger on October 8, 2013 in New Releases
Shot over a week with no actors, "Cruel City" by Augustines offers an intimate and unique look at London, the bands favorite city and drummer Rob Allens hometown. The off the cuff video, directed by Bryan Schlam, focuses on a middle-aged taxi driver with thinning white hair and an infectious… Read More
New Release: Paris Hilton "Good Time" ft. Lil Wayne, Directed by Hannah Lux Davis
Posted by Adam Fairholm on October 8, 2013 in New Releases
Paris Hilton has been full of surprises over the last few years. Perfumes and handbag lines aside, she made her DJ debut in 2012 at the Pop Music Festival in Brazil, and then appeared in a 3D K-Pop music video later on that year. In May, she signed with Cash… Read More
Music Video Relapse: "Yonkers" (2011) by Tyler, The Creator
Posted by Adam Fairholm on October 8, 2013 in Music Video Relapse
Tyler, the Creator has always seemed to bristle a little bit at Odd Future being called a "hip hop collective", as they are introduced as on many talks shows. I think Tyler sees OFWGKTA and himself as artists that happen to make hip hop, among other things. That attitude is… Read More
New Release: Ben Pearce "What I Might Do" Directed by James Copeman
Posted by Adam Fairholm on October 7, 2013 in New Releases
You have to wonder what the casting call description said to produce the group of people that appear in the new video for "What I Might Do" by Ben Pearce. Directed by James Copeman, the video is set up as casting call montage in front of a white cyc that… Read More
Video Chats: Kristina Carucci on "Money" by Alessi's Ark
Posted by Doug Klinger on October 7, 2013 in Interviews
Inspired by a rainy day in New York City, director Kristina Caruccis "Money" by Alessi's Ark makes great use of a GoPro, an umbrella, and the dance moves of choreographer Lexy Hulme. Shot in the very early morning in Central Park, the video relied on lots of prep time and… Read More
Music Video Relapse: "Hollow" (2013) by Alice in Chains
Posted by Adam Fairholm on October 7, 2013 in Music Video Relapse
Hey, do you like space? People are talking a lot about space right now because of the new Alfonso Cuarón film Gravity, which is apparently very good and also about space. Let it be known that we here at IMVDb fully support space and awesome movies about space. Speaking of… Read More
The Most Popular Music Videos Released This Week (10/4)
Posted by Doug Klinger on October 4, 2013 in Most Popular Music Videos
An Open Letter To This Weeks Music Videos Dear Music Videos, Great job this week. Because of you, there was a battle between two heavy weights for the top spot, with Rihannas "Pour It Up" squeaking past "Work Bitch" by Britney Spears at the very last minute. Thanks for doing… Read More
FRINGE MUSIC FIX's Weekly Top 5 (10/4)
Posted by Adam Alexander on October 4, 2013 in Lists Contributor Post
While this week may have showed a slight decrease in the overall number of music video releases which came across our screens, it certainly did not lack in quality. The following are my picks for this weeks best music videos that you may not have seen. Katy Bs video for… Read More
Video Chats: Corydon Wagner, André Zachery, and Rags & Ribbons on "Rubikon"
Posted by Doug Klinger on October 4, 2013 in Interviews
Trying to recreate the energy of a live performance isnt always easy, but its exactly what director Corydon Wagner does for Rags & Ribbons in their video for "Rubikon." With the help of choreographer André Zachery, Corydon combines paint, dancers, water, and a great performance from the band to create… Read More
Music Video Relapse: "In Da Club" (2003) by 50 Cent
Posted by Adam Fairholm on October 4, 2013 in Music Video Relapse
In the last 15 years I have probably heard around 6,000 songs specifically about being in a club. The issue is, I have never been in a club, and I honestly don't know how to find one or what to do once I am inside one. I am also relatively… Read More
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