Videodrome #12 – This week’s best videos

1. Feist – #1 (dir.?)

Looks like there’s something in the oven: reports say that Feist was working with collaborator Chilly Gonzales on her fourth LP! Let’s enjoy this mysterious teaser video and count the days until the album drops.

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2. Spirit Sisters – She (directed by Dean Jagger)

Out of the blue comes the one-track wonder known as Spirit Sisters. Minimal production meets 808 samples and some beautifully transformed Britney samples. Amaze!

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3. Jef Barbara – Sébastien (directed by 2Fik + Jef)

Enjoy this video and grab the Jef Barbara remix EP called ‘Cocaine Love’, out since yesterday over at the beloved AMDISCS empire.

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4. Maria Minerva – Lovecool (directed by New Feeling Industries)

’90s New Age-inspired video for Ethiopian goddess Maria Minerva’s “Lovecool,” a track taken from her new record ‘Cabaret Cixous’ on Not Not Fun.

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5. Vondelpark – TV (directed by Ciarán Wood)

Video for ‘TV’ off the brand new Vondelpark EP ‘Nyc Stuff And Nyc Bags‘ out now via R&S. Listen to the whole EP here.

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6. ?????????? – PONPONPON (directed by Jun Tamukai)

Far from our radar, but somewhat entertaining. Let’s give it up for ??????????‘s J-Core and a really grrreat video!

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7. Lil B – Need My Love (dir.?)

I don’t care what you think about Lil B‘s talent in rapping or in music in general. I happen to really like him, but damn he’s hilarious.

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8. Washed Out – Eyes Be Closed (directed by Timothy Saccenti + Alan Bibby)

Timothy Saccenti who’s clearly one of my favorite music video directors just dropped this new Washed Out video, in a collaborative work with Alan Bibby. ‘Eyes Be Closed’ is the first track off of Washed Outs new album ‘Within And Without’.

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9. Pure X – Easy (directed by Malcolm Elijah)

Pure X renders some tender bondage scenes for their video for ‘Easy’, a track taken from their album ‘Pleasure’, out now via Acéphale.

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10. Pictureplane – Post Physical (directed by MENZ)

We just reviewed the great ‘Thee Physical’ album some days ago; now it’s time to present the accompanying video for the track ‘Post Physical’. Whoa.

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11. Jeez Loiuse – Secret Skwirl (directed by Maxime Bruneel)

I’m nnot a sucker for animated videos, but jesus christ. This one is beyond magic. What an outstanding illustration! Thumps up, Maxime.

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12. Teamm Jordann – Stadium (directed by Haunted Internet)

Totally rad! Teamm Jordann is the collaboration between Teams and Daytime Television and the result is on heavy here in our office. Play it loud!

Published July 22, 2011.