Three On The Tree

WATCH IT: Spoon "Written In Reverse"

Celebrated rock photographer/director Danny Clinch captures a loose, in-studio performance by Spoon in this simple, yet beautifully shot b&w video. The only bits of trickery involve mirrors, a motif that obviously relates to the song title for "Written In Reverse," but also results in some disorienting shots of the band and their reflected doubles. --> watch "Written In Reverse" (via PitchforkTV)

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WATCH IT: Ryan Bingham "The Weary Kind"

This theme song from the Jeff Bridges country crooner flick Crazy Heart just tool Best Original Song honors at the Golden Globes. It should do the same at the Oscars, though who knows, they could go for something like this. Director/photographer Danny Clinch captures singer/songwriter Ryan Bingham performing the tune at a lackluster bar, mixing in the requisite footage from the film. A perfect soundtrack for your next early morning shot and a beer. --> watch "The Weary Kind"

NEW RELEASE: Tom Waits "Lie To Me"

Having already treated us to more releases than we could have possibly expected over the the past few years, the usually reclusive Tom Waits now unleashes the barnclearing box set Orphans. "Lie To Me" kicks off the Brawlers disc of the set and it is indeed a rough-hewn, rollicking kick ass blast of garage blues. The video picks up on that vibe with a series of b&w photographs that show him rocking out on the guitar in a dirty, cluttered driveway. --> watch "Lie To Me"