It’s becoming very common to hear the phrase “Oh you don’t know so-and-so? She’s the new M.I.A.” which I suppose means (1) she’s rapping over electronic music, (2) there’s global influences in the sound and (3) there’s lots of silver spandex, bright t-shirts and quirky poses.
I’ve heard this phrase several times, but I […]

So I was once again researching designers and illustrators (instead of diligently doing my audiomuffin homework), when I came across a great video for the recent song “The Coldest Heart”, by Aussie band Belles Will Ring. This macabre video was designed by Who Buys Your Kids and animated by Forays for You.

Belles Will Ring […]

With lyrics about zombies, taking Xanax, breaking limbs, brains on fire, shooting guns and drowning boyfriends, there’s no doubt that Be Your Own PET is balls out rock and roll. Originally from Nashville, they are signed to a UK label and have had all of their singles celebrated on that far-away island. […]

I was researching contemporary illustrators when I came across two separate animations that impressed me not just with their luscious animation style but also by the music they featured.
First is “I Lived on the Moon” by Kwoon, animated by Yannick Puig.

http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=2035702851

Next is “Peluche” by Static of the Gods, animated by Alberto Cerriteno.
Peluche: the Music Video […]

Here’s a great video I was just tipped off to by British chick band Bat for Lashes. The video was made all in one take!
Bat for Lashes - What’s a Girl to Do?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n1wnOUH2jk8