Arrington De Dionyso sings in Indonesian, New Video Kicks Off “Malaikat dan Singa” Album
The description for this video on YouTube reads “Hallucinogenic Post-Punk sung all in Indonesian to impress a girl!” I’ve been following Arrington De Dionyso for a couple of years, mostly through the band Old Time Relijun, a Olympia-then-Portland-based group that plays one of the most primal, musically startling shows I’ve ever seen. Despite Old Time [...]
Read MoreThao performs Know Better Learn Faster
Straight from the San Francisco based music blog and video series Yours Truly is a charming living room performance by Thao and The Get Down Stay Down. The music starts about 90 seconds in, about the same time a dreamy light source swallows Thao.
Read MoreStefan Nadelman visualizes Ramona Falls’ new track “I Say Fever”
I’m a big fan of Menomena, Portland’s experimental rock trio. I’m not sure why I haven’t invested more energy in Menomena-member Brent Knopf’s side project Ramona Falls, but this video was enough to get me excited about the band, and I’m definitely going to venture into the rest of the album. “I say fever” mixes [...]
Read MoreLoch Lomond performs “Ghost of an Earthworm” at the Ace Hotel in Episode 26 of the Penny Jam
Sometimes we’re so busy fawning over other people’s work that we forget to post our own. Worry no more as I present episode 26 of our ongoing Portland music video series, The Penny Jam with Loch Lomond. This was shot on June 28, 2009 and I remember the day very vividly because I was feeling [...]
Read MoreWeinland’s “I’m Sure It Helps” Video Tames Even the Wildest Beast
Portland folk-faves Weinland have released a new video for their song “I’m Sure it Helps” – the video premiered at the band’s September 9 show at the Doug Fir and is online now for your enjoyment. The animation-heavy video is a luscious companion to the confident but mellow-paced track. Filmed on location at the Crystal [...]
Read MorePortugal the Man Visits the Future, Gazes Longingly
I’m consistently impressed by the visual sophistication that Portland-based Portugal the Man exudes, and this video is nothing but a confirmation of that. The director, Ryan Rothermel, is a Seattle-based director with an impressive reel. His Vimeo account is sporting some cool behind the scenes stuff as well, including a motion graphic test spot for [...]
Read MoreExperimental Dental School Get Song Captured by Video
When faced with spare moments during the course of a day one has to make many difficult choices. These moments that have been wrestled from hustle and bustle should not be wasted on activities of superfluous nature. No regrets. If you suffer from indecision in regard to how to use these rare minutes I suggest [...]
Read MoreThe Builders and the Butchers’ “Golden Green”
I said it once but it’s so true I’ll say it again: Portland is in a golden era of rad music videos. Our stable of local directors continue to up the ante and the Builders and the Butchers new Henry-Darger-inspired track from Salvation is a Deep Dark Well is no different. Local booker, photographer and [...]
Read MoreBlitzen Trapper Release Black River Killer Video
I’m a big fan of Portland’s Blitzen Trapper – and weighing in at 37 iTunes plays I’ve listened “Black River Killer” more times than any other track on their most recent release “Furr.” While the band has always been a purveyor of fine music videos, this creepy murder ballad takes the prize. The Making of [...]
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