Jimmy Whispers Live At The Wilderness Bureau
The last time I caught up with James Cicero, he was fronting the Carpark Records-endorsed indie-pop band Light Pollution. Several…
Category: Music Videos
Premiere: Polyon’s New Video For ‘More’
Last month Bandwidth premiered “More,” a full-force single from D.C. fuzz-rock trio Polyon — and today the band tops it…
Sylvan Esso: Tiny Desk Concert
Performed softly in the light of day, the duo’s year-old material feels fresh and lovable when performed outside of a dark, loud club setting.
Kevin Morby Live At The Wilderness Bureau
Back in October 2014, Kevin Morby released his second solo album, Still Life. Its title seemed steeped in irony, as the…
KCRW Presents: Twin Shadow
The synth-pop band, led by George Lewis Jr., performs a haunting track from its grandiose new album.
Avers Live At WAMU
Richmond psych-rock quintet Avers has been called a supergroup, made up of players from folk-pop heavies The Head and the…
opbmusic Presents: Diarrhea Planet
Watch the Nashville rock band — four guitarists strong — launch “Spooners” into the Pickathon crowd.
Rare Essence Will Be The First Go-Go Band To Play SXSW. Could It Mean Another Shot At Fame?
This month, thousands of bands, industry execs and people with the word “guru” in their Twitter bios are descending upon…
Chaz French Plays Preacher In His New Video For ‘Whatcha Know’
Warning: Explicit lyrics. Religious roots on display, Chaz French takes viewers to church in his new Martin Amini-directed video for…
This New Kokayi Video Might Make You Cry A Little
At the top of 2014, multitalented hip-hop artist Kokayi turned in what I considered the best local submission to NPR’s…
Fantastic Negrito: Tiny Desk Concert
The singer beat out nearly 7,000 other submissions to win NPR Music’s Tiny Desk Concert Contest. See why in this passionate three-song set.
Phox: Tiny Desk Concert
The Wisconsin band performs three of its warm, accessible songs in the NPR Music offices.
Watch Visto Seduce A Lady By Harnessing The Matrix
This video contains adult imagery and explicit lyrics. In the last video from Virginia crooner Visto, he took to the…
KCRW Presents: Wolf Alice
Watch the North London four-piece showcase their tougher, grittier rock sound.
Dan Deacon: Tiny Desk Concert
The Tiny Desk becomes a DJ booth for an office space dance party. See Deacon perform three songs from his new album for an assortment of joyfully writhing public media personnel.
KCRW Presents: Father John Misty
Watch the folk-rock singer-songwriter as he passionately performs the title song from his new album.
Hiss Golden Messenger Live At WAMU
If you paid attention to San Francisco’s indie-rock scene in the early 2000s, you probably know The Court and Spark,…
Summer Cannibals, ‘Something New’
How do you handle a breakup? Get a new haircut? How about a tattoo? Get sloshed? Kill a man? All are on the table as Jessica Boudreaux drinks and fights her way through the night in “Something New.”
opbmusic Presents: Valerie June
The captivating singer performs a plaintive blues-folk lament in the woods at Pickathon.
These Are The Best D.C. Submissions To NPR’s Tiny Desk Contest
I’m using both the terms “D.C.” and “bands” loosely when I say that 130 D.C. bands submitted videos to NPR’s…