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Fang Lilies – Echelon

4 Nov

Fang Lillies’ Chameleon Crystals Vol. 1 draws from grime, Dirty South rap, drum machine mecha-rhythms and more with a futuristic edge (a chameleon crystal, in case you’re wondering, is a “biomimetic innovation in which the surface of an object can be made to adapt to its surroundings by switching the arrangement of multifaceted crystals”).

“Hell” by Techno Animal feat. Dalek

23 Aug

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Joey Bada$$ – Unorthodox

15 Aug

N.A.S.A. – Gifted (2010)

1 Aug

MC Trachiotomy

27 Jul

This is hilarious.

Scrufizzer – Rap Rave

19 May

Illustration and art direction by Hattie Stewart.

Beyoncé – Flawless (Remix) ft. Nicki Minaj

6 Apr

Some seriously psychedelic leotards in this video by Beyonce and Nicki Minaj.

(Link: Shani. Thanks!)

Familjen

28 Mar

A friend of mine has told me he thinks this first one is a reference to a folk tale that involves a creature luring ordinary people out to the sea, appearing during a festival. He’s also told me that the vocalist’s accent is quite funny to most Swedes.

And this one is just a dream come true after having sat through a considerable number of stuffy church services growing up. Winner of a Grammy.

Thank you, Kyle, for introducing me.

Seeeds of Love

14 Feb

Valentine’s Day seems to be a pretty polarizing holiday. If you’re sharing it with someone special this year, the first video is probably what you’d like to see. If not, and you’re in the mood for some schadenfreude, the second is about a married brute going out to the clubs and then being blackmailed by the one he pursues.

The Go! Team

7 Feb

A contemporary 6-person group from the UK whose sound was inspired by double dutch jump roping chants. Some serious energy, and videos very much of the retro persuasion. If that’s sounds like a good time to you, then let’s go!