Morris Dancing

Don't know how I've never seen this until now, it's been around since 2003. Four Tet's track 'As Serious As Your Life' - Morris dancing in one fell swoop... became cool.

Bennys Badekar

You might think I'm just getting old when I say this, but they don't make 'em like they used to. Dutch cartoon from the 70s called Bennys Badekar which is totally awesomed-up with a quality funk track called ‪Blækspruttesangen‬, or Octopus Song.

Two Door Cinema Club

Fun video for the new Two Door Cinema Club's single 'What You Know' from their debut album 'Tourist History'

Released on 7th February 2011.

Morris Dancing

Don't know how I've never seen this until now, but it's worth the wait. Four Tet's track 'As Serious As Your Life' - Morris dancing, in one fell swoop, became cool... almost.

We Are From L.A.

I first saw work by We Are From L.A. a few months ago with this video for Yelle's track, La Musique. Great stuff on their site for Cassius too. I predict big things for these guys.

The Black Keys At Brixton

Went to Brixton this evening to see The Black Keys who were, frankly, awesome. One of the best live bands I've seen and can't stress enough how you have to make the effort to see them and if you haven't even heard of them, listen to them. Sorry about the crap phone photo...

Kraggy's Pope Band

There's a nice selection of diverse work on Kraggy's website and this doodle he did on the train made us laugh, so it made the cut. Enjoy...

McBess

There's a great body of jolly lovely work over at Matthieu Bessudo's site - aka McBess. Above is an illustration for his collective, Salle Polyvalente, from ages ago, but I always like something with a stuffed animal on the wall, so you'll have to head over to Matt's site to see newer stuff.
He's got a black and white, 24 page, paperback book for sale, Malevolent Melody, which looks awesome. It's an edition of 3,000 and has a 7" vinyl in the back featuring music from his band The Dead Pirates. All for just over a tenner.

Crazy Drumming

I think I'll watch this video if I ever have a day when I'm struggling for motivation. If we all put the same level of effort and enthusiasm into the things we do as the drummer does from Rick K. and the Allnighters, well... we'd get a lot more done. And probably be a bit thinner and sweatier.

The Beatles x Sei A

A Day In The Life by The Beatles, uploaded to Sound Cloud by Sei A. If you like the Beta Band you'll love it. And there's a version of Sgt. Pepper too.

Mr B The Gentleman Rhymer

Spiffingly ruddy brilliant, Mr B The Gentleman Rhymer. Influences include Chuck D, Terry Thomas and George Formby. There's a load more stuff on his MySpace site too...

Gorillaz - Plastic Beach

Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett join forces once again for the Gorillaz next outing to Plastic Beach. The single "Stylo" will be released in a couple of days on 26th January with the album following on 9th March. Stylo features Bobby Womack and Mos Def makes a couple of appearances on the album as new character "Sun Moon Stars."

Imelda May

Just back from seeing the truly awesome Imelda May, at Shepherd's Bush Empire. If you ain't tapping yo' foot yo' is dead. Excuse the useless pic.

Blackroc

The Black Keys collaborating with a whole bunch of other equally brilliant artists, like Mos Def, Nicole Wray and Pharoahe Monch. Blackroc is released on 27th November, wish it was sooner.

Fox Base Beta

Saint Etienne's Fox Base Beta is available for pre-order now to fan club members and will be shipped in a couple of weeks.

Anxieteam

OK, so here's something. New band. Anxieteam. Would love for this to be serious. It's like when someone superglues the locks on your car, just with music. And there's video for Melancholy Pays My Rent directed by Mimi and James of Plastik Magazine. As you might be able to tell, a certain Mr. Burgerman has a hand in things.

Seasick Steve

I'm a big fan of Seasick Steve, and this interview is nicely put together for the Take Aways section of French site Blogotheque - I know I'll be working my way through a few more of the Take Aways films as soon as I find time, but the Seasick Steve spot has a very natural feel about it, a behind the scenes glimpse of the real artist. I love the way he strolls around playing to an almost oblivious mix of tourists and rat-racers, then sits down in the middle of a bunch of skaters who duly stop and watch, tapping along to his blues tracks. I hope I'm like Steve when I'm older. Minus the dungerees, maybe.

Architectural Association

I was lucky enough to be at a wedding at the weekend, where the reception was at the AA in Hooke Park, Dorset - a 330 acre wood where they have a groundbreaking school who make some amazing experimental buildings and structures. This one, which acted as a dancefloor for the evening, is made of plywood. So I loved it instantly.

The Dead Weather - Treat Me Like Your Mother

Directed by Jonathan Glazer, the new video for Treat Me Like Your Mother. I've been a fan of Jonathan Glazer's work for years, but can't help feeling this has kind of missed the mark somehow. Great track though.

UUVVWWZ

UUVVWWZ caught my attention with a track called Green Starred Sleeve - I can't help pulling really stupid faces in time with the guitar. Just seek it out and listen to it, you'll see what I mean. Or you won't see what I mean and just think I'm odd. Oh, and to help with the band name, say what you see - dubble-yoo dubble-vee, dubble-dubble-yoo zee.