Category Archives: Music Videos

Three for Thursday

It wasn’t my intention this time (sometimes it is), but my three choices for videos this round are a bit divisive. The first is a laid-back new release from indie rock mainstays, the second a visually exciting video for an … Continue reading

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Two for Thursday

Instead of the usual “Three for Thursday” shtick, I’m caving and giving just “Two for Thursday.” Don’t feel you’re getting short-shrifted though! One of these almost made me cry! Emotion! Beauty! Music! Bybe gives you all the sustenance you need … Continue reading

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Three for Thursday (Snowed In!)

As Chicago continues to dig itself out from under piles of snow several feet high, I thought I’d drop a few videos from artists that have been grabbing my attention recently. As always, no common theme… though these all might … Continue reading

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Three for Thursday Returns!

It has been too long, friends, since I forced my musical opinions on you in the form of pretty flashing videos. Three for Thursday returns with a couple new music videos to spotlight some of the tracks that have been … Continue reading

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Beautiful Glitch

I often have a hard time explaining electronic music to friends who don’t know the genre. Part of the reason, I think, is that there are many more differences between artists and songs within the field than there are similarities. … Continue reading

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Avant-Pop: A Primer on Ghostly International

I have never before pledged loyalty to a particular record label. (Hyperdub, you were close, but ended up being a little inconsistent.) That changed several months ago when I dug deeper into the catalog of Ann Arbor-based electronica label Ghostly … Continue reading

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File This Under “WTF”

Usually I try to write substantive posts, but sometimes something speaks for itself. I give you Miike Snow’s most recent release, “The Rabbit.” I hope this means a new album’s on the way! If you don’t already know Miike Snow … Continue reading

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How to Destroy Angels

The indefinite hiatus and end of touring for Nine Inch Nails began less than nine months ago, but Trent Reznor – the lead singer, creative director and only permanent member of the group – is not one to sit idly … Continue reading

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Three for Tuesday

Your Three for Thursday comes two days early (or five days late if you want to be a jerk about it) and includes a trio of artists that will be hitting the Chicago area heavily in the coming months. Passion Pit … Continue reading

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Three for Thursday

Three for Thursday returns with one serious video, one video of people being too serious for their own good and one video so far from serious that it features a Nazi zombie. Califone – Funeral Singers (Tunnelvision) Califone is a … Continue reading

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