Niggas in Paris - Kanye West & Jay-Z

What in the what?!

This video absolutely blew me away. I wasn't a massive supporter of The Throne at first. I mean, sure it's got great production, but it's not much more than Jay and Kanye bloating their already massive egos (Though Justin Vernon getting funky fresh on That's my Bitch was pretty epic). That being said, HOT DAMN, Ye and Jay killed it on this cut. Not only did they clean up the production, but they put on an incredible looking show. The clip is certainly trippy and might be a bit much to take in, but if you've got 4 minutes, it's probably the best video that will come out all year. That shit is cray as fuck.

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Stay Useless - Cloud Nothings

I know that there isn't a real video for this one, but I haven't been able to stop listening to this cut from their new LP for a month straight. The Cloud Nothings decided to take a much more aggressive approach on the most recent album, and to their credit it worked magnificently. The pop-punk aspect of songs like Stay Useless appear throughout Attack on Memory, though much of the album is focused on more brutal, deep, percussion lead, beats which de-emphasize the role of the choruses in keeping a song together. While Stay Useless seems to deviate from that trend by using such a simplified, catchy chorus, it allows the Cloud Nothings to show their creativity in the bridges, letting their hooks sink in deep enough to keep you coming back for more. Personally, I can't wait to see how these guys continue to develop. While their sound might come off as a bit messy at first, a few listens will have you realizing just how well these guys know what they're doing and yearning to get into a pit and dance your ass off.

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Keep Me Waiting - Cymbals Eat Guitars

If you haven't heard Cymbals Eat Guitars yet, I highly suggest checking them out. Unfortunately for Cymbals, they've stayed pretty well under that radar so far, and the awesome weirdness that is their second LP isn't doing anything to push them into the limelight. However, that's the beauty of this band. They don't really aspire to be famous, they aspire to make music that they like. If ...And the Hazy Sea doesn't get you hooked immediately, try listening to the rest of the first LP. It's a beautiful mix of 90s indie-rock mixed with post 2000 prog-rock with a bit of noise mixed in. This is a cut off of their newest LP, Lenses Alien. The video is a bit ridiculous, but that doesn't mean you can't sit back and enjoy CEG in all of their awesomeness. If they ever come to your area, find a way to get to their show. Joseph D'Agostino and crew tear it up on stage and will blow you away with some intensely epic breakdowns.

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Bon Iver - Bon Iver

Jagjaguar (Justin Vernon's label) just released the deluxe edition of all 10 videos from the newest Bon Iver album. I'm not going to go through all of them here, but I think the quality of the LP speaks for itself. All 10 videos are available right HERE.

Lonely Boy - Black Keys

The Black Keys continue to absolutely kick ass on their new single (although I didn't really think that many people feared that they wouldn't). One fabulously funky gentleman shows that Carleton's dance moves are still as fresh as ever and that there's never a wrong time to get down n' dirty.

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Billie Holiday - Warpaint

There ain't nothin warlike about these girls, but damnit can they make some music. After watching the video you will be able to see why The XX decided to use Warpaint as openers. They sound something like a toned down Lykke Li but with a vocal style that is more in tune with the XX themselves. These are some seriously talented women and I suggest that you...

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Amor Fati - Washed Out

Just a reminder of our own humanness. My boy Ernest Greene manages to pump out an incredible Chill Wave beat and simultaneously add in some more anthemic moments (courtesy of AnCo producer, Ben Allen). The video follows Ernest running through what I am assuming is Iceland. He parties, sits in cars, gets hot dogs, and chases sheep around. Simply put, it is a video of one guy simply enjoying life and the beauty of it all.

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The Last Huzzah - Mr. Muthafuckin eXquire ft. Despot, Das Racist, Danny Brown, EL-P

Das Racist surprisingly aren't the best rappers on the song, but as every single verse is pure fire, it doesn't really matter. Women, guns, and weed are pretty much the focus of the video but I don't think anyone was really expecting depth from a guy called Mr. Muthafuckin Exquire. Still certainly worth seeing if you want to get your swagger on.

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Civilization - Justice

Justice carries on their electro legacy with Civilization, a track off their recent EP which carries the same name. Justice can't seem to stop cranking out fantastic songs, and despite the heavy Daft Punk influences, every one still feels fresh. If you haven't already seen the Adidas commercial that uses Civilization, I suggest you take a look because it somehow gets you more pumped than the original (link after the jump).

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And see the commercial HERE

How I got my Shrunken Head - Michael Myerz

Michael Myerz makes his video debut with this cut from his new album, "Nightmare from the 90s." Myerz is certainly no professional, but considering his resources he has put together a very well done video. The song is carried by Myerz' flow and a very interesting lo-fi synth beat. Hopefully this guy will get even better as time goes on.

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King Night - Salem

This is seriously the most threatening thing I've seen since Justice's "Stress" video. Unlike Stress, however, Salem doesn't need all that much in the way of shocking imagery to inspire a deep sense of dread. Where Justice relied on a group of teenagers destroying everything they see, Salem requires only their staggered, throbbing beat and the image of a 16 wheeler driving through the night to make you want to sleep with a night light. Regardless, Salem has produced one hell of a witch-house track.

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Holocene - Bon Iver

Due to my obsession with Bon Iver, this one had to go up. Although I don't really get the video, it's gorgeous (as is the song). The video focuses on shots of Iceland in the summer and it's the sort of primal beauty that exists in few other places. If you haven't already taken the opportunity to download the new LP, then go do it. As a side note, if you get a chance to see Bon Iver live, I would take the opportunity; It's a life changer.

Don't Save Us From the Flames - M83

This one is certainly more about the song than the video. I only ever listened to a few M83 songs and I was introduced to this one yesterday and immediately fell in love. If you love heavy chaotic electronic riffs, this one is for you.

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Calgary - Bon Iver

Bon Iver is one of the top folk acts out there and if you at all like folk, I would be sure to check it out. In Calgary, Justin Vernon's hauntingly beautiful voice strings itself together with a lonely, electric melody to create a perfect harmony that will keep you hitting replay over and over. The buildup in this song is something totally new for Bon Iver but if it's any indication of where he is headed in the future, I am not worried in the slightest. This video itself is a beautiful combination of muted colors and clever cinematography, and almost is worth watching without the song.

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