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NEWS: Plug Indie Music Awards

Voting is still open for the  2006 Plug Independent Music Awards. Designed to celebrate independent and creative music, the Plug Awards also recognize independently owned and operated 'zines, college radio stations and record stores.

Voting is open to the public (yes, that means you). Go to Plugawards.com to fill out your ballot.

The Nominees for "Music Video of the Year" are:

  • Aesop Rock "Fast Cars, Danger, Fire And Knives" (Definitive Jux)
  • Bloc Party "Helicopter" (Vice)
  • Cage "Shoot Frank" (Definitive Jux)
  • The Decemberists "16 Military Wives" (Kill Rock Stars)
  • Goblin Cock "Stumped" (Absolutely Kosher)
  • Jason Forrest "War Photographer" (Sonig)
  • Maximo Park "Graffiti" (Warp)
  • The National "Daughters Of The Soho Riots" (Beggars)
  • North American Halloween Prevention Initiative "Do They Know It's Hallowe'en?" (Vice)
  • Of Montreal "Wraith Pinned To The Mist (And Other Games)" (Polyvinyl)
  • Quasimoto "Bullyshit" (Stones Throw)
  • Stars "Ageless Beauty" (Arts & Crafts)

Winners will be announced at a February 2 event at NYC's Webster Hall. Nominees scheduled to perform include The National, Chad VanGaalen and Cage. Tickets are available through Ticketweb.com.

Steven Gottlieb at January 20, 2006 in News | Permalink

SHOT: The Willowz - Joe Rubalcaba & Artificial Army, directors

Director Joe Rubalcaba collaborated with Artificial Army on a video for The Willowz. This live action/animation blend finds The Willowz attempting to locate their bass player in a bizarre amusement park.

artist: The Willowz
song: "Toy"
label: Sympathy For The Record Industry
director(s): Joe Rubalcaba & Artifical Army
production co: Deb Loftis & Refused TV

Steven Gottlieb at January 20, 2006 in Refused TV, Sympathy For The Record Industry | Permalink

BOOKED: Deep Dish feat. Stevie Nicks - Honey, directors

This trippy clip will be shooting next week in Prague.  The track is a new dance version of the Fleetwood Mac 1977 #1 hit "Dreams" with new vocals recorded by singer Stevie Nicks.

artist: Deep Dish feat. Stevie Nicks
song: "Dreams"
label: Thrive
director(s): Honey
production co: Partizan

Steven Gottlieb at January 20, 2006 in Partizan, Thrive | Permalink

BOOKED: Sheek Louch - Dale Resteghini, director

artist: Sheek Louch feat. J-Hood
song: "Devine"
label: D-Block/KOCH Records
director(s): Dale Restighini
production co: Raging Nation

Steven Gottlieb at January 20, 2006 in Koch, Raging Nation | Permalink

BOOKED: June - Dale Restighini & Frankie Nasso, directors

artist: June
song: "My Side Of The Story"
label: Victory
director(s): Dale Restighini & Frankie Nasso
production co: Raging Nation

Steven Gottlieb at January 20, 2006 in Raging Nation, Victory | Permalink

NEW RELEASE: Fiona Apple "Not About Love"

Fiona & Zach Fiona Apple "Not About Love" Epic
Michael Blieden, director
Description: Just when you think you're in for several minutes of watching Fiona Apple mope around her house, comedian Zach Galifianakis suddenly pops up to lip-sync all of the vocals. Very clever. Very funny. -- Watch "Not About Love" in Real, Quicktime or Windows Media.

Steven Gottlieb at January 19, 2006 in Epic, New Releases | Permalink

NEW RELEASE: Matisyahu "King Without A Crown"

Matisyahu Matisyahu "King Without A Crown" Epic
P.R. Brown, director
John Winter, producer
Anonymous Content, production co
Max Goldman, DP
P.R. Brown & Hernan Beragnan, editors
Description: Hasidic reggae rapper Matisyahu and his band come to life on a series of street posters in this video for the studio version of his hit "King Without A Crown."  -- Watch "King Without A Crown" in either Real, Quicktime or Windows Media.

Steven Gottlieb at January 19, 2006 in Anonymous Content, Epic, New Releases | Permalink

NEW RELEASE: Franz Ferdinand "The Fallen"

Walk Among Them Franz Ferdinand "The Fallen" Epic
Alex & Martin, directors
Grace Bodie, producer
Partizan, production co
Description: The boys of Franz Ferdinand march continually toward the camera to illustrate this rock 'n' roll rallying cry. The background intermittently changes colors, while key words from the lyrics are displayed in lurid fonts. To show that the band doesn't walk alone, shots of adoring crowds are also plugged into the video.

Steven Gottlieb at January 19, 2006 in Epic, New Releases, Partizan | Permalink

BOOKED: Ghostface feat. Ne-Yo - Ray Kay, director

artist: Ghostface feat. Ne-Yo
song: "Back Like That"
label: Island Def Jam
director(s): Ray Kay
production co: Rockhard Films
rep: Robin Frank Management

Steven Gottlieb at January 19, 2006 in Island Def Jam, RFM, Rockhard | Permalink

SHOT: Jack's Mannequin - Jay Martin, director

Shot at the same locations in Wilmington, NC used for the WB teen drama One Tree Hill. The video will support the show's forthcoming tie-in CD, Volume II: Friends With Benefit. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the National Breast Cancer Foundation.

artist: Jack's Mannnequin
song: "The Mixed Tape"
label: Maverick/Warner Bros.
director(s): Jay Martin
production co: DNA

Steven Gottlieb at January 19, 2006 in DNA, Warner Bros. | Permalink