A BAND A DAY WITH NXNE: THE BLACK BELLES
• The new video with a new Black Belles look (kinda) for “Wishing Well”
• Gothy good vibes for the lost video “Lies” (directed by Jack White, of course)
• The Black Belles + Stephen Colbert = music/comedy magic (“Charlene II (I’m Over You)” starts at 4:36, but added bonus of Jack White + Colbert singing the American national anthem)
A BAND A DAY WITH NXNE: ART VS. SCIENCE
“Parlez-Vous Francais?” Not a pickup line. And way funnier and less depressing than most of the numerous mime fights we’ve seen. And we’ve seen a lot in our time. Seriously - watch it.
Other very not-silent vids:
• The trio covers Daft Punk’s “Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger” for Australia’s Triple J radio and their hilariously titled ‘Like a Version’ series.
• An old man uses a stereo vest in “Magic Fountain” to send the town into a dancing frenzy. So basic average Wednesday for us.
Art vs. Science plays NXNE 2012. Visit nxne.com/2012/art-vs-science for more information.
A BAND A DAY WITH NXNE: METZ
“Negative Space” makes our heads hurt. Job well done.
• They don’t just do dark, dingy clubs - here’s a video of METZ basking in the sun at Yonge-Dundas Square during NXNE 2011.
• For when you want your laundry cleaned loudly, METZ take it to New Brunswick and play a Laundromat.
METZ make a triumphant return for another round of NXNE. Visit nxne.com/2012/metz for more on the trio.
A BAND A DAY WITH NXNE: HOLLERADO
Hollerado are known for their awesome videos. See the one-take masterpiece that is “Americanarama” for proof.
• The original “Americanarama” video featuring Kids In The Hall kid Dave Foley aping Montreal’s sleaziest son, American Apparel’s Dov
• Ostrich races and other rainbow coloured ridiculousness in “Good Day at the Races”
Hollerado play NXNE 2012 alongside their heroes the Flaming Lips. Check out nxne.com/2012/hollerado for more.
A BAND A DAY WITH NXNE: PLANTS AND ANIMALS
If “Lightshow” was a college course, we’d all be majoring in music science.
• We agree with the top comment on “Feedback in the Field”: Why don’t more people use pterodactyls in everything?
• Get tips on mind reading magic tricks with “The Mama Papa”
In the midst of a jaunt around our neighbours to the south, Plants and Animals play NXNE. Check out nxne.com/2012/plants-and-animals for more.
A BAND A DAY WITH NXNE: YOUNG MAGIC
Australian tourism should be paying these guys the big bucks because we want to go to there. You will too, thanks to the video for dreamy, psychedelic “Sparkly.”
• And while we’re headed to Australia, we should check out Iceland.
• Sounds, stories and more on what they’re all about in this interview.
Young Magic bring their wands, errr, music to NXNE 2012. Visit nxne.com/2012/young-magic for more on the trio.
A BAND A DAY WITH NXNE: BASS DRUM OF DEATH
The video for “Get Found” comes off like the party from the Smashing Pumpkin’s “1979” video if Instagram’s garage filter existed back then.
• “Velvet Itch,” once a private concern of Prince, now a rip-roaring tune with a jolty colourful vid to match
• “Heart Attack Kid” live and in living colour
Bass Drum of Death travel up the Mississippi to play NXNE 2012. Visit nxne.com/2012/bass-drum-of-death for more information.
A BAND A DAY WITH NXNE: DZ DEATHRAYS
Fans of Flight of the Conchords might recognize Bret and Jemaine’s indifferent friend Dave. Fans of things in general might recognize “No Sleep” pays (much louder) homage to Chevy Chase + Paul Simon’s “You Can Call Me Al.”
• Do dz sell masks at their merch table? “Dollar Chills” makes us hope so
• Watch “The Mess Up” then do Jager shots (or the entire bottle)
From BNE to YYZ, dz deathrays head to NXNE 2012. Check out nxne.com/2012/dz-deathrays for more.
A BAND A DAY WITH NXNE: OBERHOFER
The “Away Frm U” video is as bright and fun as the song itself. We dare you not to tap your feet along.
• ”HEART” will melt your… heart.
• ”Dead Girls Dance” and so do the rest of us.
Oberhofer will be stopping by NXNE to make you dance and blush. Check out nxne.com/2012/oberhofer for more.
