Is Tom Waits Still A Genius?...Watch This Video And Question No Further! Or, Pay Attention Kids, This Is How You Market A New Album!

Ever find yourself questioning the creativity of a previous generation? Well, there is something to be said for being able to remember a time before the internet and then using that experience to inject new technology with old aesthetics. Music legend Tom Waits puts the private back in "private listening party" in advance of his newest release "Bad As Me" - due to drop October 24th in the US. Waits puts his bona fide acting chops and quirky sensibility to good use in creating this fun and critical jab at the lack of true exclusivity in the "iShare" generation's most treasured creation, the internet. Waits is streaming his soon-to-be-released album as an invitation only listening party. Click on title above to find out how you can crash....or simply watch the instructional video below for the full manifesto. See how a few "bad apples" can spoil the bunch!

Evan Dando Is Not Just A Pretty Face...This Is How ALL Interviews Should Be!

In a refreshing change from blowhards pimping their latest and greatest, I stumbled across this NvTv (Northern Visions Television out of Belfast, Ireland) interview with the Lemonheads Evan Dando.  See the mind of a creative genius make mincemeat of a over-matched Irish journalist in this compelling interview. His quick wit is on full display as he refuses to be relegated into the "wee box" of an indie-hunk. The interview is a very candid and frank discussion on whatever track Evan Dando's mystery train of thought switches onto...I particularly love the drumming on his legs throughout and some recurring "daddy issues".  Don't be too quick to dismiss this as the ramblings of some drug-addled "Rock Star", because while he may seem to be in some far off world of his own, you won't find a more present and honest interview.  Duvet would love the opportunity to sit down with Evan...So come on and feel the Dando!

The First Installment in a Monthly Music Video/Film Project...Submissions Welcome!

Another work of digital genius or a hackneyed art film, either way enjoy! This time I was inspired by the circular groove of Atlas Sound's "Recent Bedroom" off their eponymous album Let The Blind Lead Those Who Can See But Cannot Feel. All footage was taken with a crappy digital camera with no permissions asked for or granted. Video taken in San Francisco's North Beach, New York City during the St. Patrick's Day parade and when you were not looking.

The Revolution Will Not Be Televised: M.I.A. This Generations John Lennon or Malcolm X with a Beat?

This video of M.I.A's new song "Born Free" from her upcoming album due out soon, has been BANNED from YouTube. The video was directed by Romain-Gavras, who also directed Justice's controversial music film of "Stress" (see below). Apparently the idea of living in a police state hits a little close to home for the information Gestapo, also known as Google. The search giant owns YouTube but not Mathangi "Maya" Arulpragasam's right to free expression. Enjoy this thought provoking commentary set to electro-punk. Warning: Might want to rethink the phrase, "treated like a red-headed stepchild."

M.I.A, Born Free from ROMAIN-GAVRAS on Vimeo.

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