October 2005

SHOT: Gwen Stefani - Sophie Muller, director

Mexican street gang culture mixes with a surrealistic style in this latest Gwen Stefani video directed by Sophie Muller. Stefani and guest rapper Slim Thug hang out at a party in the park and perform on sets that incorporate outlandish pinatas and beds of candy.artist: Gwen Stefanisong: "Luxurious"label: Interscopedirector(s): Sophie Mullerproduction co: Oil Factory

SHOT: The Dandy Warhols - Tomorrow's Brightest Minds, directors

Tommorow's Brightest Minds imagine "what if" The Dandy Warhols still had day jobs. This videos showcases the Dandys as typical working stiff suburbanites with the exception that they get to rock out while at the office.

artist: The Dandy Warholssong: "All The Money Or The Simple Life Honey"label: Capitoldirector(s): Tomorrow's Brightest Mindsproduction co: Oil Factory

NEWS: Video iPod Rumors

The rumors of a video iPod are reaching a crescendo today with reports of an Apple press conference scheduled for October 12. The video iPod will supposedly be unveiled on that date, as will a revamped iTunes Store that will  allow for music video downloads and purchases.

Stories on the rumor can be found almost anywhere on the web, including the Los Angeles Times and Yahoo News.

BOOKED: Joanna - Honey, directors

Powerful pop singer Joanna will debut with a video directed by Honey. The effects based video will spotlight Joanna trying to break out of an animated world that gets increasingly cluttered and chaotic.artist: Johannasong: "Let It Slide"label: A&M/Interscopedirector(s): Honeyproduction co: Partizan

NEW RELEASE: Bloc Party vs The Streets - Adam Smith, director

Not really a remix, this new track is basically The Streets aka Mike Skinner rapping and singing over the Bloc Party tune "Banquet." In fact, you can actually hear the original chorus vocals, which aren't even completely EQ'ed out. It's also not a proper video, but more of a documentary that tells the story of the song.

Basically, the song is about how Skinner stole a microphone while appearing as a guest on BBC Radio 1 DJ Jo Whiley's show. Now famous and reasonably wealthy (or at least, no longer on the dole) Skinner decides to clear his conscience and return the mic to its proper owner.

SHOT: Diefenbach - Huse Monfardi, director

Danish electro band Diefenbach has some serious difficulties finishing a performance of the song "Glorious" in this video. The reason? Audience members keep rushing the stage to beat up the band members. Fun fact: Diefenbach is named in honor of the unseen character Reilly Diefenbach from the 1996 Coen Brothers movie Fargo.

artist: Diefenbachsong: "Glorious"label: Wall Of Sounddirector(s): Huse Monfaradiproduction co: Black Dog

BOOKED: 50 Cent - Benny Boom, director

Originally awarded to director Bryan Barber, this video will now be directed by fellow F.M. Rocks signing Benny Boom. The video  will showcase 50 Cent and new G Unit signing Mase  enjoying the high life in Monaco.artist: 50 Centsong: "Window Shopper"label: Shady/Aftermath/Interscopedirector(s): Benny Boomproduction co: F.M. Rocks

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