This much is for certain: Pop band Wheelie loves you. They love dancing, they love crowd-pleasing, and they really really love tighty-whiteys. Their FREE new single “The Underwear Song” seeks to “throw off the shackles of professional, adult responsibilities, and get in touch with the lost innocence of childhood.” The video, shot last November at Adams Morgan studio Stroga, features volunteers & fans in a choreographed routine wearing some version of white underwear, to promote the band’s message of “self-acceptance through the act of hedonistic escapism.” The choice of featured undergarments and their deliberate lack of sex appeal make this video SWF, but trying to sing & dance along will get noticed.
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Monthly Archives: February 2014
Under The Counter presents Under The Covers
Hardly any jazz musicians make music videos, sadly, but this “video flyer” is a kick-ass substitute. DC area jazz band leader Jonathan Parker and his friend Leah Gage (drummer for the awesome indie rock band Brenda) organize a monthly show at Columbia Heights hotspot The Dunes called “Under The Counter”. It’s an unusual mix of stand-up comedy and jazz, with a cherry on top from some of the best DC bands today. February’s installment, subtitled “Under The Covers”, falls on Valentine’s Day, and features comedy from Jheisson Nunez (“Jay Leeno Show,” Topaz), Chris Milner (State Theater, Arlington Draft House), Adam Friedland (Funny Moms), Andrew Bucket (You Me Them Everybody, 8×8), jazz from the Jonathan Parker 8, rock from Philly’s Br’er and DC’s amazing Presto Bando, as always hosted by Ruth Rasby. RSVP here!
Coup Sauvage & The Snips – Sneaks video
The most exciting bands in DC today are the ones that don’t sound like anything else, and the retro-synth 80s dance-pop influenced Coup Sauvage & The Snips fit that bill. The sextet from the Haus of Sauvage focus on showmanship, fashion and catchy lyrics, as you can see in their debut music video “Sneaks”, the A side of their new single. Thumbs up for the stylish use of the checkerboard floor pattern at the Black Cat, the shooting location for this video. Tonight the Sauvage family opens for JD Samson & MEN at the always-hip Comet Ping Pong, with DJ Dean and DJ Jennder keeping the party going late into the night.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qA1G-gc5T6k
The Cowards Choir – 2-Track Series Performance
Singer-songwriter Andy Zipf’s decision last year to recruit The Beanstalk Library’s Ryan Walker and drumming pair Adam Neubauer and Ben Tufts to form The Cowards Choir has drawn much deserved attention on Zipf’s excellent songwriting and clear, distinct voice. On tour last summer in Charlotte NC, the group teamed up with music video producers Small Creatures and the music blog Carolina Music Connection to record live takes of two songs from their debut pay-what-you-like EP Reunion, “Maybe I” and “Where The Hand Don’t Hold Me Down”. The outdoor nighttime setting on the second song is quite magical, don’t miss it! Check them out live next Tuesday February 11th opening for troubador Justin Jones to celebrate the 10th anniversary of DC9.
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RAtheMC – Inception video
Fierce rapper RAtheMC was the first signee to House Studio‘s new record label, and their prolific music video imprint $5 Music Videos graces RA’s newest song Inception. Featuring singer Abir Haronni and dancer Delaney Wells, the video is a fitting tribute to her father, who coached her fitness regimen and recently passed away. Check out her interview with WPGC’s Peter Parker talking about the video and plans for 2014 here.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8LM5QgXJiRE
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