Race the Sun

Here is a band that went away to soon. Regarded as a guilty pleasure by some critics was really about as much press attention as this band got. They are much more than that though, they show that music can be fun and upbeat all without being over simply or plain. I love these guys.

They are playing a reunion show June 6th. I wish I could be there for that.

Solo Tonight

The Faint

This is the band that introduced me to something more than pop-punk and hardcore bands. Simply just one of the most entertaining bands live and one of the most enjoyable to listen to. Just watch the videos for proof.
Also side note, punkrockvids was a site that hosted live/music videos from bands before the days of youtube. Oh the good ol days.



Does anyone know if these guys are working on anything new?

Crystal Castles

Drama time.

Creative Commons and Chip Music Theft
It's recently come to light that Crystal Castles, a Toronto-based band, has been heavily sampling music from several chip music artists without obtaining permission or crediting them. Lo-bat's tracks Bibibi and Tizzy, from his 8bitpeoples release Game Boy, are just two instances of this.

As you may have noticed, we release all our music under a Creative Commons BY-NC-ND License here at 8bitpeoples. What this means is that you're free to share it however you like, with whomever you like. All we ask in return is that you credit it appropriately, do not use it for any commercial purposes, and obtain permission before creating any derivative works (such as remixing it or using it as the soundtrack for a video). Crystal Castles has violated every term of this license in their use of Lo-Bat's music. Furthermore, they have committed copyright infringement by sampling other artists such as Covox, whose drums from his song Sunday appear in no less than four Crystal Castles songs.

...and it goes on.

8bitpeoples.com

For shame Crystal Castles, for shame.

A more in depth article
Linky created digital music

Flight of the Conchords

Comedy as well as fun chill music plus a rollerskating video?

Sold.

Yelle

I wish I could dance like that. Even if you hate Yelle or electronic/dance music this video still must be seen for these moves.

Also, you shouldn't hate. love love love

Hit the Lights

Sometimes you just need fun pop punk. I saw these guys live back when they just had a burned ep they made themselves and it was ever so fun. They have a new cd coming out mid summer, look for them to explode.

I Married My High School Sweetheart

I know I do the whole video thing, but why not switch it up a bit? Even more so when it comes to hot hot electronic feel good pop. This is his full album Finally Over Anna. His newest Laugh Out Loud just came out and you can find it on itunes.

I Married My High School Sweetheart Myspace

Download Album:

I Married My High School Sweatheart- Finally Over Anna

Sigur Ros

I am going to bed. I hope your dreams are much like this.

Boys Noize

Yes this is the song from GTA IV. Yes this song will get you moving. Yes this song loves kittens and hates bees.

& down

Glassjaw

NEW GLASSJAW IS COMING IN JUNE. REJOICE.



NEW. GLASSJAW. IN. JUNE.

Thrice

Deadbolt. Fantastic.

http://www.absolutepunk.net/thrice_video.php

Here's the new video for Thrice- Come all you Weary. Enjoy.

Always the Runner

Fantastic usually instrumental rock that sadly, broke up from what I hear. Still, no reason it shouldn't be shared with the world.

Between the Buried and Me

I have no clue on earth what this video is about. Being healthy I suppose. Point is, this is one of the best songs off of Colors. Between the Buried and Me is very health when it comes to rocking. The part at 5:16 does confuse me though.



This song has possibly my most favorite intro.

From First to Last

Dear gosh how this ep ruled my life when I got it. Miles away from everything they did after it. I did however get the self-titled lp today and while different, I am enjoying it.

If all you know of this band is the album 'Heroine', I am sorry.

Rihanna

I have no idea how long this video/single has been out but this is easily the best song off Good Girl Gone Bad.