Menomena are about to embark on a semi-world tour. The Bumbershoot date says, “live with choir!” which is very exciting. Check out tour dates here. Meanwhile, enjoy the “Wet and Rusting” video where the band members prepare for their own imminent death. You know…organ donation, caskets in space, pretty much the usual checklist.

Sup Pop just recently signed Blitzen Trapper. Check out the seizure-inducing vid for “Devil’s A-Go-Go”.

“Ordinary People” is said to be on Neil’s upcoming Chrome Dreams II. Neil has been working on this song since Nam and here’s a clip of him performing the song from September 18, 1988 in New York. Warning: “Ordinary People” is about 10 hours long.

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It’s an exciting time for Robert Kelly. His child porn trial is set for September 17 (that only took 5 years) and he could face up to 15 years in the slammer. Also, here’s about a 5 second preview (at the end) for the new hip-hopera.

Volcano, I’m Still Excited!! sing unconventional, catchy pop songs and perform high-energy live shows with sweatbands and aerobic work-outs. Check out their vid for “In Green”.

Elvis Perkins is an amazing live performer, and this live vid is no exception.

If you haven’t yet checked out Flight of the Conchords, then maybe your time has come. Business time live vid is a good place to start.