Music videos have taken over the city

Man, everyone is making music videos it seems. Hell, even I did. Cameras with high quality recording capabilities are pretty easy to obtain these days, so it's really no surprise. It's not a bad thing, because I, for one, miss the days of spending hours watching music videos on MTV. I was even that girl who recorded her favorite videos on VHS (showing my age here). I'm always curious to see how bands visually interpret their own songs.

First is this adorable video from Mother Falcon, which according to a comment they posted on FB, was made with the help of director/producer David Bukstein, some kid actors and volunteers. This just shows how much crazy talent fills this town.

However, filmed on the other side of the country (New York), Quiet Company released their latest video for "You, Me & the Boatman." Such a different experience to watch than their previous video for "On Modern Men." I can totally see this on MTVU which I watch every time I grab lunch or a latte in the student center. They've come a long way. They're like a real rock band now. ;) Love it, guys!

Finally someone is going to tell the story about Bankrupt and the Borrowers! I wanted to write this story, but timing just got in the way, and now I don't have time to take a project of this magnitude. However, I did write several articles about The Revival Fund and East Cameron Folkcore after Bankrupt disbanded. But the end of Bankrupt and the Borrowers still hurts me to this day. But for this documentary to happen, donations are needed. Trust me, you will want this film to happen. Watch the video below and then head to their Kickstarter page to donate what you can. There's not much time. I'll admit, I got a little heavy in the heart once I heard the guitar strumming intro to "Holden Caulfield at Age 35." That song just brings me back to a time of happy memories and drunken sing-alongs... well I wasn't drunk, but everyone else was. :)

Wild Child released their video for "Pillow Talk." It's a good thing they write adorable music, because their lyrics are depressing. Ok, I'll take that back. No, I won't. This duo sings about heartbreak and love, and they do it in such a way that will trigger all those feelings no matter how long ago your latest or traumatic breakup was. They just capture them so well. But like I said, the adorable music that accompanies it and the chemistry between vocalists Alexander Beggins and Kelsey Wilson keeps you wanting more. Plus there's also happy lyrics in some of the songs so it's not a complete downer.

Hour Band, who I recently interviewed for UWeekly, released a little trailer for their Warehouse Sessions. They performed a lot of their songs live in, you guessed it, a warehouse. Look at that quality, son. Can't wait to see the finish product.

This video is epic, but it's from Driver F so that comes with no surprise. Driver F is smart. They are one of those bands that rarely plays and rarely releases albums. So when they finally do, their fanbase comes in droves. What I love about this band is that they are fun. That's it. No matter how old I get, I find myself wanting to dance, let loose and just be a nerdy young adult again at their shows. So it should be noted that they are releasing an album on Feb. 25 at the ND.

And last but not least, the Dalles. This is my latest it band. I've been listening to this album on repeat, which will be released on Feb. 9 at Hole in the Wall, and I recommend you check them out. And how awesome is it that they film this in our own state's capitol?

Oh yeah, before I forget, check out these two videos from The Couch. I can't embed them, but click on the link to see them here. They were filmed by Jorge Sanhueza-Lyon. For those that remember this blog post, this is the journalist who inspired me to pick up a camera and work with video.