[Video] Their/They're/There: "New Blood"
There was a dark moment in music when the term "emo" was misappropriated to represent all of the suburban mall punk bands with their greasy, long black hair, snakebites, star tattoos, and girl jeans expressing themselves with high school rhymes about their hearts crushed, angst over their suburban upbringings, and whatever the hell else they went on about... Honestly, the mid-2000 "emo" shit was exactly that: shit, and not my type of shit, either. When the term entered the mainstream lexicon and used in the way "goth" was five years prior, I knew it was only a matter of time before the punk community took the term back. Do you even know Embrace, the so-called "godfathers" of emo? Of course not.
Consisting of local legend Mike Kinsella (Cap'n Jazz, Owen, American Football) on drums, Matt Frank (The Para-Medics, Loose Lips Sink Ships) on guitar, and Evan Weiss (Into It. Over It.) on bass and vocals, Their/They're/There is one Chicago superband ready to take the "emo" title back and show what the genre is really about. With Weiss' indie vocals and introspective lyrics, Frank's math rock-inspired guitar playing, and Kinsella's subtle cymbal slaps, Their/They're/There have been demonstrating why Chicago has always been the destination for Midwestern Punk.
In a recently released video for "New Blood" off of their latest EP, Analog Weekend, a man whose life is literally filled with blood finds that he himself lacks the life energy. You can watch the video below. The band will be embarking on a mini-East Coast tour, beginning with a hometown show at Schuba's on Sunday, followed by dates in Brooklyn, Philadelphia, Boston, and Hamden. Emo, post-hardcore, experimental indie, math-rock, whatever you want to call them: Their/They're/There is good, and that's ultimately what matters.
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[Video] Eminem: "Rap God"
Eminem has shared today the official "Rap God" video from his recently released album, The Marshal Mathers LP II. The visual features Em --inspired by Max Headroom--taking in as much information as possible while completely spazzing out with bar after bar with no rest. The Marshal Mathers LP II is available now everywhere records are sold.
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[Video] Martin $ky: "Polaroid"
Martin $ky once again proves his standard for quality is at an all-time high with his new "Polaroid" video. With help by Visual Mecca (who have been on a roll lately), $ky's "Polaroid" --a standout cut from his most recent project time(LESS)--is brought to life with great animations and vintage shots.
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[Video] Action Bronson: "Amadu Diablo"
Queens emcee Action Bronson dropped his stellar Blue Chips 2 collaboration 'tape with Party Supplies a few weeks ago, and the reception from fans and critics alike has been extremely positive. Now, Bronsolino is back capitalizing off the buzz with a new visual off the project for the track "Amadu Diablo." Directed by Rik Cordero, the video is inspired by MTV's Unplugged series and yet another W for Action Bronson.
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[Video] Bob Dylan: "Like a Rolling Stone"
Bob Dylan revolutionized music and his career with 1965's release of "Like a Rolling Stone." Over the course of music history, there have been not just specific styles that serve as memorable points, but very specific sounds (riffs, chords, drum kicks, record scratches, etc.). While "Like a Rolling Stone" has gone on to become one of the most influential rock compositions and elevated Dylan from a folk star to a music icon, it's the backing organ of the song that signaled the major change in music. The lyrics to "Like a Rolling Stone" themselves were revolutionary for its time with Dylan not singing about love or heartbreak, but revenge and resentment, characterized by Dylan's voice tinged with cynicism and bite.
Almost 40 years since the song's release, an official music video has been created to commemorate The Complete Album Collection, vol. 1 that collects all 41 official albums, a 2 CD compilation of non-album tracks, and liner notes. Much like the release of "Like a Rolling Stone," the music video is intent on revolutionizing the technological advancements of modern-day music videos. The video begins with somebody channel surfing before the song begins. Over 16 different channels that you control, each different program's characters lip sync 100% seamlessly to the song. For example, the beginning of a verse can be sung by a news anchor, then transition to Danny Brown lip syncing to the song's exact point. In addition to these two examples, Price is Right, Pawn Stars, a fake romantic comedy, SportsCenter, a home shopping channel, and more can be found with plans to be add additional channels later.
Watch the fully interactive music video for "Like a Rolling Stone" below!
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[Video] Kanye West: "Bound 2"
"Bound 2" is the best song off of Kanye's Yeezus. His live performance of the song on Jimmy Fallon a few months ago with Charlie Wilson cemented the song's legacy in the hearts of most Kanye fans and illustrated just how dedicated he is to his music. Earlier this morning, the rapper appeared on Ellen to premiere the official music video for "Bound 2" and it's... different.
Complete with a new remix featuring a piano intro, cheesy CGI, and questionable time lapse shots of American landscapes and horses running dramatically, the bulk of the video shot by Nick Knight features Kanye riding on a motorcycle in front of a green screen with a topless Kim Kardashian in tow. Compared to how amazing and innovative West's videos have been in the past, "Bound 2" feels like he's just dialing it in. Sure, it serves as a love letter to Kim, which is a valiant move on Kanye's part, and I'm not going to actually complain about seeing Kim topless. Still, I was expecting something much better for Yeezus' best song.
Nevertheless, you can watch the music video for "Bound 2" below and draw your own conclusions. The full interview between Kanye and Ellen can also be found below. Enjoy!
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[Video] The Lawrence Arms: "You Are Here"
It's been a long seven years since Chicago punk rock band The Lawrence Arms' last album, Oh! Calcutta! was released, but 2013 has shown that the band hasn't lost the beat during their absence. Their set at this year's Riot Fest was full of energy and sweaty, older punks, fully justifying their placement on our list of recommended Riot Fest bands. Their first album in eight years, Metropole, is set for a January 23rd release on their new label, the legendary Epitaph Records.
Yesterday, the Larry Arms premiered the first video from the album, "You Are Here," on Noisey. The lyric video mixes live footage of the band from Florida's massive punk festival, The Fest, earlier this month. "You Are Here" is primarily sung by guitarist Chris McCaughan with choruses and backing vocals shared with bassist Brendan Kelly. Check out The Lawrence Arms' return below!
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[Video] Lily Allen: "Hard Out Here"
Lily Allen steps back into the limelight with a video for her new single "Hard Out Here." Allen lashes out against sexism and the constant objectification of women in the music industry with some hilarious twerking scenes and non-stop sass. With lyrics like "Don't need to shake my ass for you 'cause I've got a brain," and "Forget your balls, grow some tits, it's hard out here for a bitch," Allen doesn't waste any time holding her tongue.
The video mocks Robin Thicke's much debated "Blurred Lines" video and pokes fun at the stereotypical video girl, washing a hubcap in the kitchen. Allen received some backlash, accused of being racist because of the black back-up dancers in the video. "The video is meant to be a lighthearted satirical video that deals with the objectification of women within modern pop-culture," she wrote. "It has nothing to do with race at all."
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