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Music Video Monday: Datarock, The Ropes, & Camera Obscura
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Some of you younger readers might not be aware of this, but years ago there was a channel on cable television that played music videos 24 hours a day (you've probably heard of it: MTV, that bad reality show network). Music videos, if you haven't seen them, are short, sometimes artful film clips that showcase a particular song. And unlike Sunday mornings on VH1, it wasn't the ten or 15 biggest music acts, but hundreds of bands of many genres, some of which (gasp) weren't famous yet. It was a great way to hear new and different music, as well as see some cutting-edge film making. Those days are long gone, of course, but many bands still labor to create these videos, some of which now surface on YouTube and other outlets. In what I intend to make a regular feature, we'll take a look at some of the artists who still revere this lost art form.
First up is Norway's Datarock. They've been making a good bit of noise since their SXSW appearance, and their video, sound, and vibe clearly an homage to the golden age of music video: the 80s. Their full-length Red is due in September, and will include this funky number (available now via download):
Next up is captivating hipsters The Ropes. This New York band continues to build a fervent following on the strength of some great songs and great lo-fi videos. Today's track is "Be My Gun", but be sure to browse their other clips when you're done with this one.
Last but not least is one of Scotland's finest non-alcoholic exports: Camera Obscura. Their new alt-pop disc, My Maudlin Career, drops tomorrow (4/21/09) here in the States. This is the first single "French Navy".
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