Heavy - NME Awards

Goldfrapp: "Train"

Fri, 23 Feb 2007 14:55:39 EST

Live performance of Goldfrapp's classic "Train"

Pinback: "From Nothing to Nowhere"

Thu, 14 Feb 2008 15:59:56 EST

Pinback is an indie rock band hailing from San Diego. The band was formed in 1998 by singers, songwriters and multi-instrumentalists Rob Crow and Armistead Burwell Smith IV (also known as Zach Smith, ex- bassist from Three Mile Pilot). The band's moniker is a reference to a character in the film Dark Star (played by Dan O'Bannon, who also co-wrote the film), directed by John Carpenter. "From Nothing to Nowhere" is the lead-off track to their heralded 2007 release "Autumn of the Seraphs."

The Black Heart Procession: "GPS"

Thu, 14 Feb 2008 16:05:20 EST

The Black Heart Procession (occasionally spelled The Blackheart Procession) is an indie rock band from San Diego. The band was formed in 1997 by Pall Jenkins and Tobias Nathaniel, both former members of the band Three Mile Pilot. "GPS" is from their most recent effort, the 2006 LP, "The Spell."

Enon: "Mr. Ratatatatat"

Thu, 14 Feb 2008 16:17:12 EST

Enon is an indie rock band founded in 1999 by John Schmersal (formerly of Brainiac), Rick Lee and Steve Calhoon (both previous members of the band Skeleton Key). Currently, Enon is situated in Philadelphia, though the band is known for being part of the New York music scene. "Mr. Ratatatatat" is from 2007's "Grass Geysers...Carbon Clouds", their fourth full-length studio album.

Supersystem: "White Light / White Light"

Thu, 14 Feb 2008 16:22:52 EST

Supersystem was a band from Washington, D.C. described as a mix of rock, punk, pop and dance music. Originally El Guapo, the group changed their name because of potential legal issues, a new drummer, and general dislike of the original name. The group disbanded in November 2006, with keyboardist Pete Cafarella and drummer Nate Smith going on to form Shy Child. "White Light / White Light" is not to be confused with 1967 seminal noise-rock record "White Light / White Heat" by the Velvet Underground.

Five A.M.: "Hands of Hatred"

Wed, 20 Feb 2008 17:22:34 EST

Five A.M.'s video for "Hands of Hatred is a short narrative film starring Ice-T, Rumer Willis and Edward Furlong that demonstrates the social and political effects of violence and hate. The band builds its sound around lead singer/songwriter Trent Yaconelli, who writes soulful pop songs with a poetic twist. Five A.M.'s intense live energy has brought them into the league of national acts, where they've been billed with Train, Dishwalla, Cracker, and The Gin Blossoms.

The Knife: "We Share Our Mothers' Health"

Fri, 22 Feb 2008 17:05:34 EST

The Knife is a musical duo from Sweden formed in 1999. The band consists of siblings Karin Dreijer Andersson and Olof Dreijer, who also run their own record company, Rabid Records. "We Share Our Mothers' Health" is a single from their 3rd record, "Silent Shout", which, after being awarded "Best New Music" status by the influential online magazine Pitchfork Media, was later named Pitchfork Media's top album of 2006.

Civalias: "My oh My"

Fri, 29 Feb 2008 16:29:08 EST

Hailing from Southern California, Civalias is the project brainchild of 23 year-old Adam Stidham. Conjuring influences such as Aqualung, Coldplay, and Radiohead, the infectiously melodic sounds of Civalias are both engaging and visually enticing.

Pinback: "Fortress"

Thu, 14 Feb 2008 15:50:53 EST

Pinback is an indie rock band hailing from San Diego. The band was formed in 1998 by singers, songwriters and multi-instrumentalists Rob Crow and Armistead Burwell Smith IV (also known as Zach Smith, ex- bassist from Three Mile Pilot). The band's moniker is a reference to a character in the film Dark Star (played by Dan O'Bannon, who also co-wrote the film), directed by John Carpenter. "Fortress" is a track from 2004's "Summer in Abaddon."

Lightspeed Champion: "Tell Me What It's Worth"

Thu, 14 Feb 2008 15:34:56 EST

Lightspeed Champion is the name of the new musical venture by ex-Test Icicle Devonte Hynes. "Falling Off the Lavender Bridge" Hynes' debut album, was recorded with Saddle Creek producer Mike Mogis, also a member of the band Bright Eyes. A number of Omaha-based musicians appear on the record including Mogis, trumpet player and pianist Nate Walcott (also of Bright Eyes), The Faint's drummer Clark Baechle, and guest vocalist Emmy The Great, along with moonlighting members of Cursive and Tilly And The Wall. "Tell Me What It's Worth" is the third single from Lightspeed Champion's debut album "Falling Off the Lavender Bridge."

The Knife: "Like a Pen"

Thu, 29 Mar 2007 11:21:21 EDT

Bizarre animation and stop action with Swedish synth duo The Knife.

The Knife: "Marble House"

Thu, 14 Jun 2007 16:20:28 EDT

A day in the life of a family of mice. They're just like you and me, only they REALLY love cheese. A 2006 single from the Swedish synthpop superstars.

The Junior Varsity: "The Sky!"

Tue, 21 Aug 2007 12:56:36 EDT

The video for The Junior Varsity's latest single, animated by Screen Novelties, who are best known for their work on "Robot Chicken." The result: dark, brooding emo and an eerie video to match.

The Warlocks: "It's Just Like Surgery"

Thu, 30 Aug 2007 16:39:01 EDT

Two lefty drummers, a foresty backdrop and big, Brit-style beats. It's just like rocking as the WARLOCKS perform "It's Just Like Surgery."

Ludo: "Love Me Dead"

Thu, 24 Jan 2008 13:12:06 EST

Ludo (the name was inspired by the giant muppet in the movie Labyrinth) is a St. Louis band that recently won contests to play at South by Southwest, and to have a video produced by Fuse, played at the Winter X Games, appeared as part of the Warped Tour and were named "The Next Big Thing" by Fuse. Ludo recently finished recording their second full-length album, "You're Awful, I love You", in Los Angeles with Island Records and producer Marc McClusky. It is set to be released February 26, 2008. The first single off the record is the song "Love Me Dead", a tune previously known as the song featured in a band video biography - as well as a series of response clips - featuring people brushing their teeth. Heavy is proud to present the world premiere!

The Postmarks: "Let Go"

Fri, 08 Feb 2008 17:49:47 EST

THE POSTMARKS is an indie-pop trio from Miami, Florida, led by chanteuse Tim Yehezkely. Their self-titled LP - released in February 2007 - has been met with critical acclaim from Rolling Stone, Spin, and Pitchfork. The group was discovered by Andy Chase of Ivy and subsequently released on his Unfiltered Records label. Before the release of the album, an EP of remixes was released on iTunes featuring remixes by James Iha, Brookville, Roger O'Donnell, Tahiti 80 and more. "Let Go" is the sweet single with a video to match.

Sons and Daughters: "Gilt Complex"

Thu, 14 Feb 2008 15:32:34 EST

Sons and Daughters are a rock band from Glasgow, Scotland. "Gilt Complex" is the lead off single from their third album, 2008's "This Gift", produced by ex-Suede guitarist Bernard Butler.

The Dillinger Escape Plan: "Milk Lizard"

Fri, 29 Feb 2008 16:35:18 EST

The Dillinger Escape Plan (sometimes abbreviated to DEP or TDEP) is an American mathcore band from Morris Plains, New Jersey. The band performs a fast-tempo, technically proficient style of metal popularly known as mathcore or technical metalcore. The band recorded their first EP with Relapse Records in 1997, entitled Under the Running Board. After the departure of vocalist Dimitri Minakakis in 2001, the band held a nationwide search and selected Greg Puciato as the new singer. The band has since released two full length albums with Puciato on vocals: 2004's Miss Machine and 2007's Ire Works. "Milk Lizard" is from the latter, and was featured on CSI: NY on an episode called "Playing With Matches."