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Temposharks: "Blame"

Fri, 09 May 2008 11:59:32 EDT

London-based electronic rock band TEMPOSHARKS gets emo through awesome animation in the song "Blame". London-based electronic rock band TEMPOSHARKS was formed in December 2004 by singer/songwriter Rob Diament and producer Luke Busby. The band immediately set up its own record label Paper and Glue as a means of releasing a series of limited edition singles; the first of which was the critically acclaimed EP Neon Question Mark. An instant hit with the UK underground, TEMPOSHARKS, quickly collaborated on a duet with singer Imogen Heap (Frou Frou) and received club remixes from electro pioneers including Cursor Miner, Mark Moore (S'Express), Avril (F Communications), Metronomy, Melnyk, Crispin J Glover, Noblesse Oblige (Horse Glue) and hip-hop artists Border Crossing and Akira The Don.

We The Living: "Best Laid Plans"

Thu, 08 May 2008 02:56:30 EDT

WE THE LIVING introduces the World Premiere for "Best Laid Plans" on Heavy.com, an inspiring, passion-filled rock ballad. After a year of touring and grass-roots fan-building, WE THE LIVING launches their debut LP "Heights of the Heavens." The band fuses literature and philosophy with a desire to evolve and be more than just an ordinary rock outfit, creating inspired music.

The Generators: "Point of No Return"

Wed, 07 May 2008 20:06:32 EDT

THE GENERATORS cross the punk rock threshold to the "Point Of No Return" from their album The Great Divide. It has been nearly a decade since The Generators crashed themselves onto the Underground Los Angeles music scene. What started out to be just a side project turned into a full time band that has 6 full-length releases under their belt, along with numerous tours of Europe, and The United States. Vocalist Doug Kane, and drummer Dirty Ernie Berru were better known for their 10 years spent with the Warner Brothers recording act Schleprock. During the 1990s Schleprock sold over 100,000 records, and were asked to support bands like Bad Religion, Green Day, Rancid, and The Specials. After 10 years of constant touring and an internal meltdown Schleprock disbanded. It did not take long for Berru, and Kane to go back in the garage and kick out another rhythmic monster; this time named The Generators. Directed by Nicholas Romero and produced by David Kiralla.

Mastodon: "Iron Tusk"

Fri, 02 May 2008 12:09:48 EDT

A "resonant ode to Sabbath's raw sludge rock sound," MASTODON'S "Iron TusK" has been hailed as a "swollen groove that just grows and flows in circles and waves," by Pitchfork Media. Atlanta Metalcore band, Mastodon, is known for taking heavy guitar riffs and pairing them with jazz-influenced drumming and odd time signatures to produce melodic instrumental interludes.

Leng Tch'e: "1-800-APATHY"

Fri, 02 May 2008 12:07:09 EDT

Leng Tch'e (named after an ancient Chinese torture ritual, "death by a thousand cuts") bases their own hybrid of grindcore on bands such as REGURGITATE, HEMDALE, NASUM and BLOOD DUSTER and mixing it all up with some stoner / rock / hardcore influences, the band baptized their own unique style, now known as "razorgrind."

Blue Scholars: "Loyalty"

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 11:05:25 EDT

Blue Scholars shows "Loyalty" to their hometown of Seattle, filming and flowin' locally at Marymoor Park, Suzallo Library and Beacon Hill Elementary School. This previously released track, "Loyalty", (from Bayani) directed (again) by Zia Mohajerjasbi ("Back Home" and "Joe Metro"), is heard on Blue Scholars' second digital-only EP release, "BUTTER&GUN$", on Massline in partnership with Rawkus Records. The EP, entirely produced by Sabzi, features four songs (and four accompanying instrumental tracks), including the EP title track "BUTTER&GUN$ (Loyalty pt. 2)" and the autobiographical "27".

The Dillinger Escape Plan: "Setting Fire to Sleep"

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 16:52:27 EDT

DEP is famous for their aggressive, technical style of hardcore punk, mathcore, which they helped pioneer. From their 2004 album, Miss Machinery, "Setting Fire to Sleeping Giants" goes out to the drunk guy sitting by himself at the end of the bar.

J. Dilla: "Won't Do"

Fri, 27 Apr 2007 15:44:29 EDT

Pour a little out for J Dilla, a hip-hop legend who shone briefly and brightly. "Won't Do" comes from his posthumous release, The Shining.

Rose Rossi: "Hello to You"

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 16:09:58 EDT

Los Angeles-based ROSE ROSSI is all about being true to herself through her music. She creates believable, soulful music that can be lilting and sweet, but with a distinctive edge. "Hello to You," the CD title track is, "channeled from my own conscience," ROSE reveals. "It's about life, spirituality and soulfulness."

Misery Index: "Conquistadores"

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 17:07:14 EDT

The music of MISERY INDEX combines the most intense elements of metal with a distinct grind approach. Conquistadores," from their 2006 "Discordia" album, starts off in the red and never lets down.

Brakes: "Hold Me In The River"

Fri, 27 Apr 2007 15:40:28 EDT

British pop band Brakes come out swinging.

Amorphis: "Alone"

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 13:25:57 EDT

AMORPHIS rocks hard in "Alone", animating elements of modern metal, 70s progressive rock and fusing them with a superb sense of melody and structure. Back at home in Finland, the inspired quintet created a wealth of new colorful songs, all of which displayed AMORPHIS' penchant for innovative, symphonic hard rock.

Neurosis: "Locust Star"

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 13:54:55 EDT

"Locust Star" encapsulates every dynamic inherent in NEUROSIS while demonstrating more contemplative, melancholy, clean(er) vocals, showing the maturation of a band providing much-needed relevance and progression to modern music. Steve Von Till (vocals/guitar) Dave Edwardson (bass / vocals) Jason Roeder (drums) Noah Landis (keyboards) Scott Kelly (guitar / vocals)

Mastodon: "Blood and Thunder"

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 17:05:00 EDT

Atlanta Metalcore band, Mastodon, is known for taking heavy guitar riffs and pairing them with jazz-influenced drumming and odd time signatures to produce melodic instrumental interludes. Here, they just scare the bejeezus out of you with a video full of clowns.

The Heavy: "That Kind of Man"

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 15:58:43 EDT

The weight that you are experiencing has come from the depths of a little town in the UK just outside of Bath, called Noid. This is where acoustic guitars and age old samplers, coupled with the filthiest horns, guitar licks and disturbing lower frequencies dwell. THE HEAVY released the long awaited album, 'Great Vengeance and Furious Fire' in 2007 internationally and April 2008 in the States. Dan T {Lead guitar, riffsman and badass songwriter} Swaby {Lead vocals, songwriter, programmer/producer and Snug} Spencer "Big Daddy Spence" Page {Monster Bass, calming influence} Chris Ellul {DRUMS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!} Little Hannah Collins {Silk like vocals, MPC and keys}

C Rayz Walz: "Buck 80"

Tue, 06 Mar 2007 17:06:49 EST

C-Rayz-Walz spits in the Bronx with his entourage by his side.

Amorphis: "Divinity"

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 13:29:26 EDT

Finland's innovative, symphonic hard rock group, AMORPHIS, goes pensive in "Divinity", animating elements of modern metal, 70s progressive rock, and fusing them with a superb sense of melody and structure.

Amorphis: "My Kantele"

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 13:36:58 EDT

"My Kantele" signaled new heights for AMORPHIS' unparalleled songwriting ability. Hailing from Scandinavia, this foreign band uses an array of instruments, melodic variances and imagery to translate the message of their music.

Neurosis: "Stones from the Sky"

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 13:55:49 EDT

"Stones from the Sky" encapsulates every dynamic inherent in NEUROSIS yet offers moments of more contemplative, melancholy, clean(er) vocals, showing the maturation of a band providing much-needed relevance and progression to modern music. Steve Von Till (vocals/guitar) Dave Edwardson (bass / vocals) Jason Roeder (drums) Noah Landis (keyboards) Scott Kelly (guitar / vocals)

The Bangkok Five: "Starting Me Up Again"

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 17:33:55 EDT

If you find yourself hot and bothered from the video for this dance track from THE BANGKOK FIVE, you're probably not the only one. In 2005, The Bangkok Five hit the Hollywood indie rock scene with their self-released "The Hard Way" EP. After a follow-up tour booked entirely through MySpace, the Bangkok Five released their formal debut, "Who's Gonna Take Us Alive" (Universal). The first single from that album, "Spread Eagle," hit # 1 on several tastemaker indie rock radio stations across the country, leading to tours of Europe, Canada and the U.S. Bangkok Five as been compared to Zodiac Mindwarp and Foo Fighters, and has played with Noise Conspiracy, Papa Roach and The Stooges.

The Kooks: "Always Where I Need To Be"

Fri, 04 Apr 2008 14:40:09 EDT

The Kooks are back. 2006's Inside In/Inside Out was a huge hit, selling some 2 million copies worldwide. Singer/guitarist Luke, lead guitarist Hugh Harris, bassist Max Rafferty and drummer Paul Garred quickly came to be regarded as a classic British song-writing outfit, able to stand alongside The Kinks, Oasis, Coldplay or any number of others you care to mention, simply because they understand what makes pop music great. "Always Where I Need To Be" is a tumbling rocker by The Kooks with a "do-do-do, do-do-do-do" refrain that might just be the catchiest thing they've ever done.

The Bangkok Five: "Who's Gonna Take Us Alive"

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 17:31:17 EDT

This upbeat music video for an up-beat rock anthem mixes sweat-drenched on-stage shots with a scintillating burlesque show. In 2005, The Bangkok Five hit the Hollywood indie rock scene with their self-released "The Hard Way" EP. After a follow-up tour booked entirely through MySpace, the Bangkok Five released their formal debut, "Who's Gonna Take Us Alive" (Universal). The first single from that album, "Spread Eagle," hit # 1 on several tastemaker indie rock radio stations across the country, leading to tours of Europe, Canada and the U.S. Bangkok Five as been compared to Zodiac Mindwarp and Foo Fighters, and has played with Noise Conspiracy, Papa Roach and The Stooges.

Moby: "Alice"

Fri, 22 Feb 2008 16:52:09 EST

"Alice" is the first single from Moby's ninth studio album. The album was recorded in Moby's home studio in Manhattan and features a number of guest vocalists, including MC Grandmaster Caz, one of the writers of "Rapper's Delight", Sylvia from the band Kudu, British MC Aynzli and the Nigerian 419 Squad.

The Dodos: "Fools"

Mon, 25 Feb 2008 11:29:26 EST

The Dodos were formed in 2006, originally under the moniker Dodobird, as a one man acoustic act. Founder Meric Long experimented with syncopated folky guitar, country blues finger picking, loops, ambient keyboards and West African Ewe drumming, before adding experimental metal drummer Logan Kroeber. The band quit their day jobs as a line cook and a printer and hit the road in October 2006. "Fools" is the lead-off single from their sophomore album, "Visiter."

m83: "Run Into Flowers"

Wed, 07 Mar 2007 09:26:23 EST

Get serene with this hypnotic video from M83. Simmering, ambient. The song: "Run Into Flowers"

Aesop Rock: "Coffee"

Wed, 14 Nov 2007 10:43:34 EST

The video for "Coffee" by underground hip-hop head Aesop Rock is a nod to classic 70s grindhouse and slasher cinema. The track is from his latest, "None Shall Pass" and features a guest spot from John Darnielle from indie-folk act The Mountain Goats.

Client: "Pornography"

Tue, 20 Mar 2007 12:18:17 EDT

Carl Barat from the Libertines drops by for some "Pornography." Not actual pornography, but the swinging electro-clash hit from Client.

The Kills: "U.R.A. Fever"

Thu, 14 Feb 2008 15:36:37 EST

The Kills are a indie rock band formed by American vocalist Alison "VV" Mosshart and British guitarist Jamie "Hotel" Hince (ex- Scarfo). "U.R.A. Fever" is the lead-off track from their third album "Midnight Boom."

The Bangkok Five: "Outlines of Us"

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 17:27:28 EDT

Reminiscent of a public service announcement, this morbid video for "Outlines of Us" by THE BANGKOK FIVE tackles the topic of suicide. In 2005, The Bangkok Five hit the Hollywood indie rock scene with their self-released "The Hard Way" EP. After a follow-up tour booked entirely through MySpace, the Bangkok Five released their formal debut, "Who's Gonna Take Us Alive" (Universal). The first single from that album, "Spread Eagle," hit # 1 on several tastemaker indie rock radio stations across the country, leading to tours of Europe, Canada and the U.S. Bangkok Five as been compared to Zodiac Mindwarp and Foo Fighters, and has played with Noise Conspiracy, Papa Roach and The Stooges.

Modey Lemon: "Crows"

Wed, 07 Mar 2007 09:39:59 EST

Blistering rock riffs and murderous crows from Modey Lemon. The song: "Crows"

Pink Grease: "The Pink G. R. Ease"

Mon, 26 Mar 2007 17:35:12 EDT

Pink Grease is bringing glam-rock back with this old-school performance vid.

Aiden: "I Set My Friends On Fire"

Tue, 09 Oct 2007 17:27:55 EDT

A dark, intense performance video for "I Set My Friends On Fire" by Aiden. Driving, anthemic, post-hardcore from their 2004 disc "Our Gangs Dark Oath" on Victory Records.

Mr. Lif: "Live From the Plantation"

Wed, 27 Jun 2007 14:26:06 EDT

Spend a day at work with Mr. Lif, the educata with mega-flava.

Pugs Atomz: "Movement"

Wed, 12 Dec 2007 11:13:43 EST

Pugslee Atomz is sort of like the Chase ATM of Chicago hip-hop. If you don't see him around the city, you're probably not looking hard enough. Whether performing or promoting, the dreadlocked MC has been a constant on the scene for years now and through his many projects has succeeded in furthering the Chi-town hip-hop movement.

m83: "America"

Wed, 07 Mar 2007 09:21:26 EST

M83 shows you the world in their eyes. Atmospheric, instrumental, breathtaking. The track: "America"

Alchemist: "First Contact"

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 17:07:24 EDT

The five members of the Australian metal band ALCHEMIST are instinctively aware of stylistic individuality. Disillusioned by the stagnant metal scene two decades ago, ALCHEMIST was formed in the early '90s with the purpose of creating original and hard-driving music that would provide metal fans with a fresh perspective. At first, the band struggled to find their own musical identity producing a bizarre aural collage of early death/thrash and spastic psychedelia. More recently, they have embraced a more refined metallic form replete with Eastern overtones and sophisticated electronics. "First Contact" is fittingly the first song on their fifth full-length studio album, "Austral Alien" released in 2003 by both Relapse and Chatterbox records.

Aesop Rock: "Freeze"

Tue, 06 Mar 2007 17:03:34 EST

Furious hip-hop from Brooklyn as Aesop Rock wanders the back alleys of in search of a sweet flame job. The song: "Freeze."

Hilary McRae: "Every Day"

Fri, 21 Mar 2008 17:33:25 EDT

21 year old singer/songwriter/pianist HILARY MCRAE debuts with the single "Every Day (When Will You Be Mine" from the album "Through These Walls". Her vibrant rhythms and textures of old-school, horn-drenched, uptown R&B make a dynamic setting for the timelessly bittersweet songs and rich, dusky alto of this stunningly accomplished newcomer.

Erasure: "Breathe"

Tue, 06 Mar 2007 17:20:50 EST

Erasure does Dickens in this sad synth-pop story of a lonely orphan and a magical matchbox. The song: "Breathe"

Erasure: "Don't Say You Love Me"

Tue, 06 Mar 2007 17:22:59 EST

Explore strange new worlds with this soaring synth-pop hit from Erasure. The song: "Don't Say You Love Me"

Alchemist: "Alpha Capella Nova Vega"

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 17:27:16 EDT

The five members of the Australian metal band ALCHEMIST are instinctively aware of stylistic individuality. Disillusioned by the stagnant metal scene two decades ago, ALCHEMIST was formed in the early '90s with the purpose of creating original and hard-driving music that would provide metal fans with a fresh perspective. At first, the band struggled to find their own musical identity producing a bizarre aural collage of early death/thrash and spastic psychedelia. More recently, they have embraced a more refined metallic form replete with Eastern overtones and sophisticated electronics. "Nova Vega" is from their fifth full-length studio album, "Austral Alien" released in 2003 by both Relapse and Chatterbox records.

Paul Van Dyk: "Let Go"

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 16:10:27 EST

Paul van Dyk is one of the world's leading trance music DJs and producers, and this hot clip is for "Let Go", a single from his recent double-disc smash "In Between". The video is directed by MTV VMA-winner Shane Drake; both the video and the track feature German rock star Rea Garvey, lead singer of Reamonn.

Goldfrapp: "Train"

Fri, 23 Feb 2007 14:55:39 EST

Live performance of Goldfrapp's classic "Train"

Pest: "Chicken Spit"

Mon, 07 May 2007 16:28:25 EDT

A day in the life of a funky European chicken as he falls in love, gets c*ck-blocked, and legs it. Bouncy tune, too.

Mr. Scruff: "Sweetsmoke"

Tue, 15 May 2007 15:00:50 EDT

An animated city blisses out to lively dance-vibe of Mr. Scruff and the sweet taste of pie. Awesome vid.

Leona Lewis: "Bleeding Love"

Fri, 07 Mar 2008 15:45:19 EST

Groove through Times Square in the U.S. version of LEONA LEWIS' "Bleeding Love". The English singer-songwriter was winner of the third series of the popular British television talent show "The X Factor". Her debut album, Spirit, was released in November 2007 and became the fastest selling debut album ever in both the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland. "Bleeding Love" was the biggest selling single of 2007 in the United Kingdom.

EL-P: "Smithereens (Stop Crying)"

Wed, 27 Jun 2007 14:17:55 EDT

El-P is having a rough time on the inside. Chilling hip-hop with "Stop Crying."

Goldfrapp: "A&E"

Fri, 22 Feb 2008 16:49:38 EST

"A&E" (short for "Accident and Emergency") is an electronic song performed by British duo Goldfrapp. The song was written and produced by Alison Goldfrapp and Will Gregory. It's the lead-off single for the duo's fourth album "Seventh Tree". The video features Alison Goldfrapp in a forest wearing a long white dress. It begins with Goldfrapp laying in a clearing, looking up at the camera. She is soon joined by several leaf-men who dance around her as she sings. Mid-way through the video, day turns into night and Goldfrapp is joined by several woodland creatures. The video concludes with Will Gregory playing a guitar and making tea beside an orange tent.

Didier: "My Baby"

Mon, 01 Oct 2007 17:41:33 EDT

DIDIER (pronounced "dee-djay") is one half of the production group TrackZillas. "My Baby" is a tight, catchy R&B jam, and its video has fresh, eye-catching style. Heavy.com is one of the very first pioneers to take a chance on this talent and showcase DIDIER's work.

Jes: "Ghost"

Wed, 19 Mar 2008 12:47:11 EDT

Ever wondered what it would be like to tour the world as a famous musician? Well now you can follow JES in this video for her rocktronica single, "Ghost". This candid footage shows an inside look at JES on tour with footage from live shows, press interviews, and even just hanging out with Tiesto!