There’s just so much to like about this Tom Scharpling-directed video of Wild Flag’s “Romance.” 1) Carrie Brownstein complaining about square-shaped pie charts; 2) Janet Weiss vacuuming in janitorial jumpsuit; 3) creepy masks; 4) knocking over all the Merge albums off the shelves; 5) a bucket full of coffee; 6) dreamlike midday work excursions. On top of all that, it’s a well-crafted performance video. And it rocks.
Wild Flag – Romance from Merge Records on Vimeo.
I just cannot get enough of this new Wilco album. It seems like every listen reveals something new in a different song, which is something you probably couldn’t say about the last couple records. Anyway, there’s a new video directed by Mark Greenberg for Wilco’s “Born Alone” from their superb new album The Whole Love. I can’t wait to hear this song live in concert. It will be amazing.
At one point this spring I was probably listening to Wye Oak’s record Civilian multiple times a day every day. It was perhaps a bit much, but it speaks to how great these songs are and how stunning the band is. One of my favorite songs, especially live in concert, is “Holy Holy.” Check out the new video, directed by Jeremy Johnstone.
Wye Oak – Holy Holy from Merge Records on Vimeo.