New Music Video: Phèdre - In Decay

I've been on a tangent for the last couple of weeks, posting a lot of vice-oriented material. Some videos produced by Vice Magazine, some videos that are simply preoccupied with the subject. This video seems like the perfect way to wrap that up. It's a little revolting, so watch out. Giddy in equal measure, though. Enjoy.

A music video for “Please Be My Third Eye” by La Sera

I'm going to be honest - I had not heard of La Sera until I saw this music video. However, it is wonderful. So, get on board. It's music in the same vein as Girls, and I mean that in the best way possible. Wide-eyed, enthusiastic pop-rock music that sounds like a bike ride on a sunny afternoon.

LA SERA "PLEASE BE MY THIRD EYE" DIR BY VICE COOLER from Vice Cooler on Vimeo.

Lana Del Rey - Video Games live at Corinthia Hotel London

Seems like just yesterday ago I was saying how great Lana Del Rey is - oh wait! I said that earlier tonight. Anyway, if you're looking for a small dose of her seductive vocal prowess before that record drops at the end of the month, here's a live version of Video Games  that she performed at Corinthia Hotel London. It sounds great, just like everything else she's done. I've read adjectives like "stripped down" used in describing it, but honestly it isn't markedly different than the original mix of this song. Really, it's just a new video and a slightly different rendition of the song. The real value is being reminded, one more time, of just how exciting Lana Del Rey has become in the blogosphere. It's an opportunity to embrace her music before it all pays off on record release day. Get on board. You'll be glad when you're riding the wave of buzz on January 31.

New Drake video - The Motto ft. Lil Wayne and Tyga

Check out Drake's new video. It's got the same stylish, choppy camera work as the Headlines video (check that video out here). Also! Tons of a great cameos throughout. Also, it's important to remember what a great track this is, all on its own. In my opinion, The Motto places second, right behind Superbass by Nicki Minaj, as the bossest bonus track on an album this year. So, commence to digging it.


Drake ~ The Motto Featuring Lil Wayne & Tyga (Official Video) from OctobersVeryOwn on Vimeo.

Cointinuing the thread of lush, sultry pop music...

...with this video for "Hotel Plaster" by Nicole Atkins. It's really pretty! And pretty trippy. Overall, I give it grade P.  For pleasant. Maybe even a P+. For very, very pleasant. A hazy little Alice in Wonderland shout-out that hits the mark.

New Drake Video: "Headlines."

I feel like Drake doesn't mind being pigeonholed as a emcee for women. They buy an astonishing number of his records and throw hundreds of bras on stage at his shows. Let me just say, though, he is more than a sex symbol. Drake is a phenomenal rapper, and Take Care ranks high on my list of most anticipated fall releases. For some evidence, check out the video for "Headlines" (also, there's a free mp3 download right here).  Try not to smile when he says, "Listen to you expressin all them feelings. / Soap opera niggas sound like All My Children." 

Drake ~ Headlines (Official Video) from OctobersVeryOwn on Vimeo.

Look for Take Care when it drops on October 24th.

A little more music video madness

The last few days, I've highlighted some particularly awesome videos by EMA [check those out here and here]. Of course, she's not the only female musician keeping it real right now. To prove my point, I'm posting the music video for Bizness by tUnE-yArDs. Her music is fresh and exciting, and her performance at Pitchfork Music Festival this year was inspired. So, check it out!

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