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Empire Of The Sun's Cinematic Touch
By Jim Shearer on 04/28/2009
Filed under: VIDEO BLOG
Whew--I'm glad Empire of The Sun's brand new video, "We Are The People" isn't a black and white performance piece. MORE »
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Matt & Kim Get Naked in Times Square
By Jim Shearer on 04/27/2009
Filed under: VIDEO BLOG
Matt and Kim are no strangers to showing a little skin in their music videos. In the clip "Yea Yeah," (off their debut album, S/T) the indie-pop-duo briefly turn their backs to camera (2:40) and change shirts during a raucous food fight. If the sight of barebacks in that video made you blush, I don't even want to know what'll happen once you see their latest creation. MORE »
Fred Armisen Gets His
By Jim Shearer on 04/08/2009
Filed under: VIDEO BLOG
Just in time for Easter, Man Man have released a brand new music video for their song, "Rabbit Habits." The clip, directed by Lex Halaby and starring SNL's Fred Armisen and "Knocked Up"'s Charlyne Yi, has nothing to do with rabbits (although one is served in a waffle cone) and everything to do with werewolves. MORE »
Who Do We Care For?
By Jim Shearer on 04/02/2009
Filed under: VIDEO BLOG"Who Do We Care For?" is the second single/video from Sebastien Grainger's debut solo album, Sebastien Grainger & The Mountains (an album that gets better each time you listen to it). MORE »
Cursive's "From The Hips"
By Jim Shearer on 04/01/2009
Filed under: VIDEO BLOGHere's the latest single/music video, "From The Hips," off of Cursive's latest album Mama, I'm Swollen. Think of it as a commercial promoting monogamy. MORE »
For Fans of Michel Gondry, Tetris, and Jenga
By Jim Shearer on 03/13/2009
Filed under: VIDEO BLOGHere's the latest single/music video, "Now + Again," from England's fuzzy-dream-poppers, It Hugs Back. You gotta think this video--directed by Martin Rhys Davies--was somehow inspired by Michel Gondry's wonderfully sick mind. MORE »
My Favorite New Use of "Eye of The Tiger"
By Jim Shearer on 03/03/2009
Filed under: HODGEPODGE, VIDEO BLOG
Gotta love any Rocky montage put behind Survivor's 1982 hit, "Eye of The Tiger." Back in his early WWF days, Hulk Hogan also used it as his entrance music. Then, just a couple years ago, Survivor spoofed their hit song in a Starbucks commercials ("Glen, Glen-Glen-Glen!"). Last week, I was glad to hear the tune pop up again in another commercial. "Eye of The Tiger" seems very fitting for the return of the following person: MORE »
This Is What Happens When You Don't Use Your Emergency Break...
By Jim Shearer on 03/02/2009
Filed under: VIDEO BLOG
I'm sure it doesn't help matters out either when you have your hands duct taped behind your back. Here's a look at Depeche Mode's brand new music video, "Wrong," off their album Sounds Of The Universe which comes out on April 21. MORE »
VIDEO BLOG: The Morning Benders
By Jim Shearer on 02/26/2009
Filed under: TALK, VIDEO BLOG
I recently had the opportunity to chat it up with Bay-area, indie-pop-rockers, The Morning Benders. (And we actually got to sit down outside on a rare winter day in NYC that didn't call for a scarf and gloves.) MORE »
Royksopp's "Happy Up Here" is "Funky For You"
By Jim Shearer on 02/25/2009
Filed under: VIDEO BLOG
Here's the hot-off-the-presses, brand new music video for Royksopp's "Happy Up Here." This comes off their forthcoming album, Junior, which will be released on March 24. Love the sample in the song, takes me back to Nice & Smooth's "Funky For You." MORE »
Ra Ra Riot's "Can You Tell"
By Jim Shearer on 02/09/2009
Filed under: VIDEO BLOGHere's Ra Ra Riot's brand new music video for the song, "Can You Tell," off of their album The Rhumb Line. MORE »
Poster Boy Cuttin' and Pastin'
By Jim Shearer on 01/22/2009
Filed under: VIDEO BLOGI'm fascinated by the illegal street-artistry of Banksy, and I always get a good chuckle when anyone alters a subway advertisement (even if it's as simple as a penis scribble or someone writing the word "ass"), so for me, Poster Boy, gives the best of both worlds: MORE »
...And The Award For Most Literal Video
By Jim Shearer on 01/22/2009
Filed under: VIDEO BLOGFans of the film Helvetica (a documentary about the sans-serif typeface), as well as people who like their viral videos literal, will absolutely pee their pants over this clip. It comes to us from a two-man electronic French outfit known as Poney Poney (and yes, they have crossed friendly paths, and faders, with fellow French duo, Justice). I don't need to do anymore explaining, cause the following music video will do it all: "Cross Fader," Poney Poney MORE »
Illinois' Third Chapter
By Sarah Pesin on 01/13/2009
Filed under: HODGEPODGE, VIDEO BLOGIt seems that Mr. Indie Ear's favorite band to talk about is the Beastie Boys, and if anyone knows him, that makes complete sense. For me, it appears that Illinois are the band to talk about. I believe this is my third post about that quirky foursome. But to be fair, there's always much to be said. Illinois seem to be closely following the Presidential election with the release of their Kid Catastrophe chapters. Their first release happened to be on the now historic Election Day, and their third chapter is out just in time for Obama to be sworn... MORE »
LUNCHBOX: 2008 Golden Guitar Awards
By Jim Shearer on 12/30/2008
Filed under: '08 WAS GREAT!, VIDEO BLOGLadies and Gentlemen, time to hand out some Golden Guitar Awards for outstanding performances in 2008: The flash 8 plugin was not detected. var so = new SWFObject("/static/bc/ifc_generic_blog.swf", "yearend", "380", "295", "8", "#ffffff"); so.addParam("wmode", "transparent"); //change player width so.addVariable("pwidth", 380); //change player height so.addVariable("pheight", 285); //distinguish between different videos so.addVariable("s_movieID", "yearend"); //insert brightcove title id here so.addVariable("bctid", 5663608001); so.write("yearend"); MORE »
Favorite Music Videos of '08
By Jim Shearer on 12/26/2008
Filed under: VIDEO BLOGIn all honesty, I don't watch nearly as many music videos these days as I have in the past, but c'mon--we're living in a YouTube world baby--music videos are so last century. That being said, a good music video still does something special to me. Here are my favorites of the past year: Gnarls Barkley, "Who's Gonna Save My Soul?" Not only is the relationship dialogue spot on, but the animated heart--which is literally ripped out of the chest--adds another layer of depth to this fantastic break-up story. I also love the fact that Danger Mouse and Cee-Lo are in... MORE »
LUNCHBOX: 2008's Pop Star of the Year!
By Jim Shearer on 12/23/2008
Filed under: VIDEO BLOGYeah that's right, I pulled some strings and managed to book the biggest star of popular music in 2008 for this episode of Lunchbox. Think of it as an early Christmas gift: The flash 8 plugin was not detected. var so = new SWFObject("/static/bc/ifc_generic_blog.swf", "vocoder", "380", "295", "8", "#ffffff"); so.addParam("wmode", "transparent"); //change player width so.addVariable("pwidth", 380); //change player height so.addVariable("pheight", 285); //distinguish between different videos so.addVariable("s_movieID", "vocoder"); //insert brightcove title id here so.addVariable("bctid", 5343924001); so.write("vocoder"); CORRECTION: Shortly after taping this piece I realized that I have been mispronouncing the word "vocoder" for years (pronouncing it with an "r," vocorder). I... MORE »
LUNCHBOX: Songs That Double as Christmas Carols
By Jim Shearer on 12/16/2008
Filed under: VIDEO BLOGSick of hearing Christmas carols? I've got a remedy that should fill everyone with the joy of the holiday season... The flash 8 plugin was not detected. var so = new SWFObject("/static/bc/ifc_generic_blog.swf", "carols", "380", "295", "8", "#ffffff"); so.addParam("wmode", "transparent"); //change player width so.addVariable("pwidth", 380); //change player height so.addVariable("pheight", 285); //distinguish between different videos so.addVariable("s_movieID", "carols"); //insert brightcove title id here so.addVariable("bctid", 4691273001); so.write("carols"); MORE »
Metallica's "All Nightmare Long"
By Jim Shearer on 12/11/2008
Filed under: VIDEO BLOGMetallica release another long music video from their album Death Magnetic, because, well, all the songs on Death Magnetic are pretty long. Here's some VJ-speak I used back in the day, Check it out: Metallica, "All Nightmare Long" MORE »
LUNCHBOX: Sebastien Grainger
By Jim Shearer on 12/09/2008
Filed under: VIDEO BLOGSebastien Grainger, former singer/drummer of Death From Above 1979 talks about the break-up of that band and the formation of his new one, which sees him step out from behind the drum kit and take center stage... The flash 8 plugin was not detected. var so = new SWFObject("/static/bc/ifc_generic_blog.swf", "grainger", "380", "295", "8", "#ffffff"); so.addParam("wmode", "transparent"); //change player width so.addVariable("pwidth", 380); //change player height so.addVariable("pheight", 285); //distinguish between different videos so.addVariable("s_movieID", "grainger"); //insert brightcove title id here so.addVariable("bctid", 4334761001); so.write("grainger"); MORE »
LUNCHBOX: Jim Shearer Vs. Todd Moakes
By Jim Shearer on 12/02/2008
Filed under: VIDEO BLOGThere's no better way to settle a heated rivalry between two music bloggers than to sit down face-to-face and battle each other in a game of Guess Who?. The flash 8 plugin was not detected. var so = new SWFObject("/static/bc/ifc_generic_blog.swf", "guesswho", "380", "295", "8", "#ffffff"); so.addParam("wmode", "transparent"); //change player width so.addVariable("pwidth", 380); //change player height so.addVariable("pheight", 285); //distinguish between different videos so.addVariable("s_movieID", "guesswho"); //insert brightcove title id here so.addVariable("bctid", 3655696001); so.write("guesswho"); MORE »
LUNCHBOX: 8 Annoying Things of '08
By Jim Shearer on 11/26/2008
Filed under: VIDEO BLOG8 things that randomly annoyed me in the year 2008... The flash 8 plugin was not detected. var so = new SWFObject("/static/bc/ifc_generic_blog.swf", "annoying", "380", "295", "8", "#ffffff"); so.addParam("wmode", "transparent"); //change player width so.addVariable("pwidth", 380); //change player height so.addVariable("pheight", 285); //distinguish between different videos so.addVariable("s_movieID", "annoying"); //insert brightcove title id here so.addVariable("bctid", 3319817001); so.write("annoying"); MORE »
LUNCHBOX: In Between GN'R Albums
By Jim Shearer on 11/25/2008
Filed under: VIDEO BLOGA look back at everything that's happened since the last time Guns N' Roses released an album... The flash 8 plugin was not detected. var so = new SWFObject("/static/bc/ifc_generic_blog.swf", "gnr", "380", "295", "8", "#ffffff"); so.addParam("wmode", "transparent"); //change player width so.addVariable("pwidth", 380); //change player height so.addVariable("pheight", 285); //distinguish between different videos so.addVariable("s_movieID", "gnr"); //insert brightcove title id here so.addVariable("bctid", 3226892001); so.write("gnr"); MORE »
Bjork's Birthday
By Jim Shearer on 11/21/2008
Filed under: VIDEO BLOGToday, Bjork turns 43 years old (which means she's exactly one day younger than the Beastie Boys' Mike D and Cypress Hill's Sen Dog, who celebrated their 43rd birthdays yesterday). To commemorate the occasion, I've decided to post my favorite Bjork video, the Spike Jonze directed, "It's Oh So Quiet" (which coincidentally comes off of my favorite Bjork album, Post). It also seems to make sense to watch this video on Bjork's birthday, cause when she says "shhh," it's almost like she's blowing out imaginary birthday candles. (Bjork was a crisp 30 years old when she starred in this clip).... MORE »
LUNCHBOX: My Favorite Bored Game
By Jim Shearer on 11/19/2008
Filed under: VIDEO BLOGThere's a reason it's called the "Bored Game"... The flash 8 plugin was not detected. var so = new SWFObject("/static/bc/ifc_generic_blog.swf", "bored", "380", "295", "8", "#ffffff"); so.addParam("wmode", "transparent"); //change player width so.addVariable("pwidth", 380); //change player height so.addVariable("pheight", 285); //distinguish between different videos so.addVariable("s_movieID", "bored"); //insert brightcove title id here so.addVariable("bctid", 2549997001); so.write("bored"); MORE »
Free Music From Our Boy Wonder
By Ben Duklewski on 11/19/2008
Filed under: VIDEO BLOGWho doesn't like free music? I'm not talking about jumping on Lime Wire or Album Hunt and stealing music. I'm talking about when bands give you their music. (left: Our young boy wonder, Ben, wants to shine the Bat-light on You, Me, And Everyone We Know). Well, today the guys in You, Me, and Everyone We Know are giving away their second EP for free (just like they did with their first one). So do yourself a favor and DL both EPs, and once you like them (which you will), go buy them. Bands as selfless as this (especially... MORE »
LUNCHBOX: Seein' Elevens on 11/11
By Jim Shearer on 11/11/2008
Filed under: VIDEO BLOGHow to properly celebrate your 11/11... The flash 8 plugin was not detected. var so = new SWFObject("/static/bc/ifc_generic_blog.swf", "eleven", "380", "295", "8", "#ffffff"); so.addParam("wmode", "transparent"); //change player width so.addVariable("pwidth", 380); //change player height so.addVariable("pheight", 285); //distinguish between different videos so.addVariable("s_movieID", "eleven"); //insert brightcove title id here so.addVariable("bctid", 1913290760); so.write("eleven"); And most importantly, make sure to pay respect to all the men and women who have proudly served our country over the years and have helped keep it a safe place to live. Happy Veteran's Day!... MORE »
Kanye's "Heartless"
By Jim Shearer on 11/10/2008
Filed under: VIDEO BLOGKanye West recently released his second single, "Heartless," from his forthcoming album, 808s and Heartbreak. A Hype Williams-directed rototscope video shortly followed. Here it is: West's 808s and Heartbreak is due for release, on November 25. MORE »
Ben Stiller Gets His Root Down
By Jim Shearer on 11/03/2008
Filed under: HODGEPODGE, VIDEO BLOGDuring a recent stop on the Get Out and Vote tour, Ben Stiller (dressed as the Beastie Boys' Adrock) managed to sneak on stage while the guys were busy doing "The Weave." Here's what happened next: MORE »
The Hives vs. The Roofies
By Jim Shearer on 10/29/2008
Filed under: VIDEO BLOGYou may have seen this blurb on the internet this week, but if not, here goes: Guitarist, Jason Shapiro reportedly filed a plagiarism suit against The Hives, claiming that the song, "Why You?," recorded with his band The Roofies in 1997, sounds a little too similar to The Hives', "TIck Tick Boom" which was the opening track off their most recent album The Black and White Album (2007). I love these kind of stories, because you can play both songs side-by-side and have hours and hours of fun musical debate with your friends. Grasping for straws? Elaborate internet ruse? A... MORE »
LUNCHBOX: Halloween Costume Tips
By Jim Shearer on 10/28/2008
Filed under: VIDEO BLOGDon't have any costume ideas for Halloween? Fear not, here's a few you can use in a pinch: The flash 8 plugin was not detected. var so = new SWFObject("/static/bc/ifc_generic_blog.swf", "halloween", "380", "295", "8", "#ffffff"); so.addParam("wmode", "transparent"); //change player width so.addVariable("pwidth", 380); //change player height so.addVariable("pheight", 285); //distinguish between different videos so.addVariable("s_movieID", "halloween"); //insert brightcove title id here so.addVariable("bctid", 1883505438); so.write("halloween"); MORE »
Matt & Kim Bring The Daylight
By Jim Shearer on 10/22/2008
Filed under: FREE SONGS, HODGEPODGE, VIDEO BLOGOne of our Indie Ear faves, Matt & Kim, recently released a a video for their brand new song, "Daylight." As promised to us earlier this year, Matt and Kim's new material shows off their affinity for hip-hop beat-making (as well as proving that they can perform live just about anywhere). We still await their new full length album, which to the best of my knowledge, has no release date and/or label yet. "Daylight" can be downloaded HERE. This Saturday night, Matt & Kim will host the iheartcomix CMJ Party at the Music Hall of Williamsburg.... MORE »
LUNCHBOX: On the Shitter
By Jim Shearer on 10/21/2008
Filed under: VIDEO BLOGThe internet has become an oasis for beautifully-shot, intimate live performances from your favorite indie artists. On this episode of Lunchbox, the message is simple: La Blogotheque, Pitchfork Media, and Fader, you've been warned... The flash 8 plugin was not detected. var so = new SWFObject("/static/bc/ifc_generic_blog.swf", "shitter", "380", "295", "8", "#ffffff"); so.addParam("wmode", "transparent"); //change player width so.addVariable("pwidth", 380); //change player height so.addVariable("pheight", 285); //distinguish between different videos so.addVariable("s_movieID", "shitter"); //insert brightcove title id here so.addVariable("bctid", 1868953153); so.write("shitter"); MORE »
Let's Watch Some Political Music Videos...
By Jim Shearer on 10/15/2008
Filed under: LISTS, VIDEO BLOGWhat better way to gear up for the big presidential election happening in just a few weeks, than by watching some politically charged music videos? Well, come to think of it, there are many better ways to gear up for an election (register to vote, educate yourself on the issues, persuade your lazy friends to get out to the polls, etc.). However, if you're sitting in front of your computer today and want to watch some quality music videos chock full of of political empowerment, then I suggest the following: Note: Notice how I didn't call the below list... MORE »
LUNCHBOX: Top 10 Songs of 2008 (Thus Far)
By Jim Shearer on 10/14/2008
Filed under: VIDEO BLOGWhy wait to compile my Top-10-Songs-of-the-Year list in December when I can do it on October 14 (a good month and a half before the rest of the competition)? The flash 8 plugin was not detected. var so = new SWFObject("/static/bc/ifc_generic_blog.swf", "thusfar", "380", "295", "8", "#ffffff"); so.addParam("wmode", "transparent"); //change player width so.addVariable("pwidth", 380); //change player height so.addVariable("pheight", 285); //distinguish between different videos so.addVariable("s_movieID", "thusfar"); //insert brightcove title id here so.addVariable("bctid", 1855495888); so.write("thusfar"); MORE »
MMJ's Jim James Injured
By Jim Shearer on 10/09/2008
Filed under: NEWS, VIDEO BLOGTwo nights ago in Iowa City My Morning Jacket's frontman, Jim James, took a tumble off the stage. The band is canceling their final two North Amercian shows (including two Barack Obama benefit solo-gigs that James was expected to play), but are tentatively scheduled to start their European tour in Dublin on October 29. We wish Jones a speedy recovery. (Below: Drummer, Patrick Callahan, breaks the news that Jim is hurt and the show is cancelled.) The band released the following statement on their website yesterday: As some of you may have heard we had to cancel our show last... MORE »
Deerhoof's "Chandelier Searchlight"
By Jim Shearer on 10/08/2008
Filed under: VIDEO BLOGFresh off their brand new release, Offend Maggie, Deerhoof premiere their brand new video for "Chandelier Searchlight" this week (it's track #2 on their album if anyone's keeping score): You can listen to Deerhoof's Offend Maggie in its entirety HERE. MORE »
LUNCHBOX: Lars Ulrich
By Jim Shearer on 10/07/2008
Filed under: VIDEO BLOGToday, Lars Ulrich of Metallica joins me on Lunchbox. We talk about the band's new album, Death Magnetic, and the tendency for fans to use Metallica's first four albums as a measuring stick for every subsequent release. I met with Lars two weeks ago and had exactly 45 minutes to chat with him. A chunk can be seen below and another chunk can been seen on IFC's Automat tonight. The 45 minutes went by in a flash, and I had about 20 more questions I wanted to ask (bummer). However, I'm sure if I had 2 more hours of interview... MORE »
Biden/Palin Playlist
By Jim Shearer on 10/03/2008
Filed under: VIDEO BLOGThere's only one way I celebrate after a big Vice Presidential debate, make a video playlist. As an homage to both Joe Biden and Sarah Palin, here are some songs that I would like to dedicate to them. (left: Joe Biden and Sarah Palin, you both represented! Now kick off your shoes and watch the following music videos!) Enjoy! MORE »
MUSIC PANELS: A&R
By Jim Shearer on 10/01/2008
Filed under: VIDEO BLOGIn the latest episode of IFC News' Independent Music Panels, Ryan Schreiber (Pitchfork), Howard Wulkan (Expansion Team), Sean Roberts (Juggernaut), Geoff Harrison (GSH Music Management) discuss the role of A&R in 2008. With many bands getting discovered via the internet, where does that leave the A&R rep, who traditionally scouted out new talent in music? You can watch the discussion unfold HERE. MORE »
LUNCHBOX: Livin' The Life
By Jim Shearer on 09/30/2008
Filed under: VIDEO BLOGWatching the following episode of Lunchbox isn't exactly like attending a Deck-of-Jack show, but it'll give you a little taste of what one's like: The flash 8 plugin was not detected. var so = new SWFObject("/static/bc/ifc_generic_blog.swf", "deckofjack", "380", "295", "8", "#ffffff"); so.addParam("wmode", "transparent"); //change player width so.addVariable("pwidth", 380); //change player height so.addVariable("pheight", 285); //distinguish between different videos so.addVariable("s_movieID", "deckofjack"); //insert brightcove title id here so.addVariable("bctid", 1825879455); so.write("deckofjack"); MORE »
MUSIC PANELS: Music Marketing
By Jim Shearer on 09/24/2008
Filed under: VIDEO BLOGIn the latest edition of IFC News' Independent Music Panels, Sean Eden (formerly of the band Luna), Jonny Kaps (el jefe, +1), Samantha Pouge (Doghouse), and Justin Ouellette (Muxtape) discuss how bands market themselves in 2008. Unfortunately, flyers on phone polls don't do it anymore. (left: Creating a fanbase for your band on the interent. New School. Hanging flyers for your band all over town. Old School.) MORE »
LUNCHBOX: Great Moments in Cover Song History
By Jim Shearer on 09/23/2008
Filed under: VIDEO BLOGThis week on Lunchbox, we take a look a Great Moments in Cover Song History, which also includes Glen Campbell's latest album, Meet Glen Campbell. I've interviewed Green Day, Foo Fighters, and Travis before, but I never thought I'd be able to tell you that I interviewed Glen Campbell about covering songs from Green Day, Foo Fighters, and Travis. Life is a wonderful thing! You can read the complete interview HERE, and you can watch our latest Lunchbox episode below: The flash 8 plugin was not detected. var so = new SWFObject("/static/bc/ifc_generic_blog.swf", "glencampbell", "380", "295", "8", "#ffffff"); so.addParam("wmode", "transparent"); //change... MORE »
New Found Glory Find New Home
By Jim Shearer on 09/19/2008
Filed under: VIDEO BLOGAfter being tossed around by major labels throughout the 2000's, then eventually being kicked to the curb, New Found Glory, one of the few pop-punk bands from this decade who know their punk-rock history and seem to be doing it for all the right reasons, recently made an online announcement about their new record label home. And now the moment you've all been waiting for, New Found Glory decided to sign with... MORE »
MUSIC PANELS: Future of Music Journalism?
By Jim Shearer on 09/18/2008
Filed under: VIDEO BLOGMichael Azerrad (author/journalist), Ryan Schreiber (Pitchfork), Bill Crandall (Spinner), and Maura Johnston (Idolator) discuss the future of Music Journalism in the latest IFC News' Independent Music Panel. With the rise of internet blogging, where anyone with a computer and an internet connection has the potential to become a highly-read "music writer," does the world of Music Journalism benefit? Or does it turn into a dying craft? MORE »
LUNCHBOX: And The Winner Is...
By Jim Shearer on 09/16/2008
Filed under: VIDEO BLOGAs the Summer Music Festival season comes to a close this weekend, we honor the best-of-the-best for the Summer of 2008: The flash 8 plugin was not detected. var so = new SWFObject("/static/bc/ifc_generic_blog.swf", "goldenguitar", "380", "295", "8", "#ffffff"); so.addParam("wmode", "transparent"); //change player width so.addVariable("pwidth", 380); //change player height so.addVariable("pheight", 285); //distinguish between different videos so.addVariable("s_movieID", "goldenguitar"); //insert brightcove title id here so.addVariable("bctid", 1797097745); so.write("goldenguitar"); MORE »
MUSIC PANELS: TV Killed The Music Video?
By Jim Shearer on 09/11/2008
Filed under: VIDEO BLOGIn IFC News' continuing series of Music Panels, this week Ryan Schreiber (Pitchfork Media), Richard Blakeley (Gawker), Adam Farrell (Beggars Group), and Howard Wilkin (Expansion Team) discuss the future of the music video. Is the traditional music video dead? Did TV kill it? Do youtube hits add up to record sales? Watch it NOW! MORE »
LUNCHBOX: Pop Skeletons
By Jim Shearer on 09/09/2008
Filed under: VIDEO BLOGInspired by some of the recent guests on IFC News' Independent Music Panels (especially during the Independent Music in 2008 episode), I decided it was about time for me to clean some "pop" skeletons out of my closet as well. Here goes: The flash 8 plugin was not detected. var so = new SWFObject("/static/bc/ifc_generic_blog.swf", "guiltypleasure", "380", "295", "8", "#ffffff"); so.addParam("wmode", "transparent"); //change player width so.addVariable("pwidth", 380); //change player height so.addVariable("pheight", 285); //distinguish between different videos so.addVariable("s_movieID", "guiltypleasure"); //insert brightcove title id here so.addVariable("bctid", 1782598595); so.write("guiltypleasure");... MORE »
MUSIC PANELS: What Does Indie Mean in '08?
By Jim Shearer on 09/05/2008
Filed under: VIDEO BLOGAdam Farrell (Head of Marketing for Beggars Group), Maura Johnston (Editor of Idolator.com), Ryan Schreiber (founder of Pitchfork), and Bill Crandall (Editor-in-Chief of AOL Music/Spinner.com) discuss what "Independent Music" truly means in 2008. Watch it all unfold HERE. (clockwise from top left: Adam Farrell, Maura Johnston, Ryan Schreiber, and Bill Crandall) MORE »
LUNCHBOX: Back-to-School Mixtape!
By Jim Shearer on 09/02/2008
Filed under: VIDEO BLOGSchool's back in session! To help ease the pain, I've created a mix to end your post-summertime blues... The flash 8 plugin was not detected. var so = new SWFObject("/static/bc/ifc_generic_blog.swf", "backtoschool", "380", "295", "8", "#ffffff"); so.addParam("wmode", "transparent"); //change player width so.addVariable("pwidth", 380); //change player height so.addVariable("pheight", 285); //distinguish between different videos so.addVariable("s_movieID", "backtoschool"); //insert brightcove title id here so.addVariable("bctid", 1769984445); so.write("backtoschool"); MORE »
MUSIC PANELS: Third Party Music Sharing Sites
By Jim Shearer on 08/28/2008
Filed under: VIDEO BLOG(left to right: Jakob Lodwick, Justin Ouellette, and Maura Johnston) Jakob Lodwick (Normative), Justin Ouellette (Muxtape), and Maura Johnston (Idolator) talk about the pros and cons of entrepreneurial music web-sites on the first of several IFC News: Independent Music Panels. Watch it HERE. MORE »
LUNCHBOX: Closing Ceremonies of the Indie Olympics
By Jim Shearer on 08/26/2008
Filed under: INDIE ROCK OLYMPIC SKETCHES, VIDEO BLOGAny 2008 Olympian who is currently shining their gold medal(s) better thank their lucky stars that the following indie musicians took up music instead of athletics: The flash 8 plugin was not detected. var so = new SWFObject("/static/bc/ifc_generic_blog.swf", "olympics", "380", "295", "8", "#ffffff"); so.addParam("wmode", "transparent"); //change player width so.addVariable("pwidth", 380); //change player height so.addVariable("pheight", 285); //distinguish between different videos so.addVariable("s_movieID", "olympics"); //insert brightcove title id here so.addVariable("bctid", 1755342285); so.write("olympics"); To see more Indie Rock Olympic Sketches, click HERE. MORE »
LUNCHBOX: These Are A Few Of My Favorite (Black & White) Things
By Jim Shearer on 08/19/2008
Filed under: VIDEO BLOGWhat can I say, I'm having List Month withdrawl... The flash 8 plugin was not detected. var so = new SWFObject("/static/bc/ifc_generic_blog.swf", "blackwhite", "380", "295", "8", "#ffffff"); so.addParam("wmode", "transparent"); //change player width so.addVariable("pwidth", 380); //change player height so.addVariable("pheight", 285); //distinguish between different videos so.addVariable("s_movieID", "blackwhite"); //insert brightcove title id here so.addVariable("bctid", 1738803293); so.write("blackwhite"); MORE »
LUNCHBOX: Let's Give Gabrus Some Viral Love
By Jim Shearer on 08/15/2008
Filed under: VIDEO BLOGAs a 1/5 contributor to the Lunchbox franchise, I have cranked out my share of episodes, but I believe that this is my favorite of the bunch. I came across it this week while catching up on my missed Lunchbox episodes. Even though it's taking a jab at the viral video phenomenon, wouldn't be ironic if we made this thing go viral itself? My goal is to get it 4 million hits by the end of next week. This is what we call, showin' a brother some love! You go Gabrus... The flash 8 plugin was not detected. var so... MORE »
LUNCHBOX: Supportin' the Team!
By Jim Shearer on 08/12/2008
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The Power of Time Travel!
By Jim Shearer on 07/29/2008
Filed under: VIDEO BLOGToday I did something exhilarating--I traveled to the future! Because I wanted to get a headstart on all of the bloggers across the world, I contacted an old friend at Columbia University who is among the world leaders in time travel technology. Instead of getting a backlog on sports scores (ala Marty McFly) or finding out about the results of the upcoming 2008 presidential election, I just decided to go one week ahead to dole out some birthday wishes, plug an upcoming festival in New York City, and talk about the past (good 'ol 1988). On August 5--seven days from... MORE »
Del McCoury's Moneyland
By Jim Shearer on 07/22/2008
Filed under: VIDEO BLOGOn this week's episode of Lunchbox, we chat with bluegrass legend, Del McCoury, who recently compiled an album entitled, Moneyland, to raise awareness for the many American working-class families losing their homes, jobs, and farms. McCoury's website is also having a contest for young filmmakers, in which they can take a track from the Moneyland album and make a short film about it. All the details are HERE. The flash 8 plugin was not detected. var so = new SWFObject("/static/bc/ifc_generic_blog.swf", "mccoury", "380", "295", "8", "#ffffff"); so.addParam("wmode", "transparent"); //change player width so.addVariable("pwidth", 380); //change player height so.addVariable("pheight", 285); //distinguish between different... MORE »
Todd Moakes vs. Jim Shearer
By Jim Shearer on 07/15/2008
Filed under: VIDEO BLOGTodd Moakes honors us with his holier than thou indie presence... The flash 8 plugin was not detected. var so = new SWFObject("/static/bc/ifc_generic_blog.swf", "moakes", "380", "295", "8", "#ffffff"); so.addParam("wmode", "transparent"); //change player width so.addVariable("pwidth", 380); //change player height so.addVariable("pheight", 285); //distinguish between different videos so.addVariable("s_movieID", "moakes"); //insert brightcove title id here so.addVariable("bctid", 1668060714); so.write("moakes"); MORE »
CSS's Brand New Video, "Rat Is Dead (Rage)"
By Jim Shearer on 07/10/2008
Filed under: VIDEO BLOGWhat a huge month it is for CSS. On July 22 they will release their brand new album, Donkey, and just a couple days ago they were named one of the best vowel-less bands in the history of music. To celebrate, here is their lead single off their forthcoming album, "Rat Is Dead (Rage)": The flash 8 plugin was not detected. var so = new SWFObject("/static/bc/ifc_generic_blog.swf", "rat", "380", "295", "8", "#ffffff"); so.addParam("wmode", "transparent"); //change player width so.addVariable("pwidth", 380); //change player height so.addVariable("pheight", 285); //distinguish between different videos so.addVariable("s_movieID", "rat"); //insert brightcove title id here so.addVariable("bctid", 1657894382); so.write("rat");... MORE »
Best Bald People In Music
By Jim Shearer on 07/08/2008
Filed under: VIDEO BLOGProving once again that you don't need hair to make good music! The flash 8 plugin was not detected. var so = new SWFObject("/static/bc/ifc_generic_blog.swf", "lunchboxbaldies", "380", "295", "8", "#ffffff"); so.addParam("wmode", "transparent"); //change player width so.addVariable("pwidth", 380); //change player height so.addVariable("pheight", 285); //distinguish between different videos so.addVariable("s_movieID", "lunchboxbaldies"); //insert brightcove title id here so.addVariable("bctid", 1653764077); so.write("lunchboxbaldies"); This list marks day 8 of IFC's List Month -- check back here for a new list every weekday! Forward to day 9 -- The 25 Greatest Black and White Films — >... MORE »
Against Me! Keepin' Fit with Backstage Push-Ups
By Jim Shearer on 05/07/2008
Filed under: VIDEO BLOGI'm like a kid in a candy store, I just figured out how to upload video to my blog posts (!). I actually brought my video camera to few interviews I conducted earlier this year, and I would have posted the videos sooner, but at SXSW my camera broke when Saul Williams took it into his hands and delivered a short spoken word performance. I'm not blaming Saul, cause the camera had puttered out before, but I'm just saying it went down for the count after Saul's testimonial. Anyway, Jonathan from IFC.com gave me some Jedi-video-blog training yesterday, and my... MORE »
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