A slice of hipster heaven

As I've said before, I do not understand the whole 'hipster' scene. I think a lot of the music coming from that scene sux azz but I like some of it A LOT! Hell, good music is good music and transcends all barriers (except for commercial radio and the FCC).  Here's a few selections that you should know..

First up is by Simian Mobile Disco. If you don't know, these dudes are amazing electronic musicians that are mostly analog. They do use digital recording methods but for the most part they're old analog dudes that make some really dope music. Their videos are pretty done really well and although they conflict with the music they work since they fit in with the irony and randomness of their main audience. Although these are well over a year old they still kill on the dance floor. "Hustler" is an undeniable modern club classic in my opinion. "I Believe" is a great early or late night monster..very versatile track. You really should invest in a copy of their last album- Buy it!

fellas, you may like uncensored version of this next video a lot more



Next up is a video by Hollywood Holt. I really don't know much about them but this video caught my attention a while back when browsing the interweb. I know it's a spoof but I like it. It's like something Del would've done back in 98 or something. The lyrics and the video are fun. Imagine if more hip-hop was really about fun or if 'fun' in rap music didn't include violence, drugs, money, cheating, etc... (Confession: I like the original "Throw Some D's")





For this next video you just have to click on the link since you're not allowed to embed it. It's by this group called MGMT. They are super hipster, Brooklyn based and are really good. Unlike much of these hipster 'bands' they actually do play instruments and seem to know a lil' something about 'good' music. Now, I have TONS of disco and have heard a lot but this really caught my attention the first time I heard it. It really sounds like it could have been done in the late '70s or early '80s and I'm sure that's the sound they were going for. The song writing is simple and sweet the way disco should be. I would have went for a different look with the video but I do like the crazy weirdness of their choice too. I'm glad to see music like this actually becoming popular but it's still not played on the radio which is a shame. You can buy the album HERE>
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