There seems to be an accidental common theme in this music video roundup. Most of these videos look like they took FOREVER. They also don't really involve any straight up images of the band. And I'm pretty sure each of them involves paper, whether drawing on it, cutting it up or ripping it up. And who are we to complain? Because each one of these music videos are notable in their own quirky way. 

Motionographer: Moray McLaren "We Got Time"

Artistry. That's all I could think about upon viewing this one. In a little known technique, the filmmaker David Wilson, uses animation and a praxinoscope (???). Not only is it a lovely and intriguing music video, but the making of "We Got Time" is pretty entertaining as well. There's nothing better than an awesome Making Of video. 

The Fader: Passion Pit "The Reeling"

There aren't many places this music video hasn't been and for good reason. 1- the band is hitting critical point for popularity 2- because their music is so much fun 3- and because they make great, entertaining music videos like this one. 

TyWhite: Wave Machines "The Greatest Escape We Ever Made"

Another time consuming, hand cramping and totally awesome music video from a band whose music I rather enjoy. It's funky in a non-groovy way.

Nialler9: The 202s "Ease My Mind"

While I would never want to take the time to draw something like this in a phone book, again and again, I certainly respect anyone with the cajones to sit themselves down and animate the heck out of something otherwise very boring. Unless you're the Rainman. 

And as you've been hearing, we're media partners with The Deli for their Best of NYC Fest. It's only fitting that this week's music video roundup also have some great videos from bands performing at  The Bell House on Friday, May 8th. So enjoy a taste, circle the date on your calendar and get yourself some tickets. It's gonna be a GREAT show. 

Crystal Stilts "Prismatic Room"

Blank Dogs "Setting Fire To Your House"

Religious Knives "Downstairs" live at The Echo Curio

Dinowalrus "BEAD (flashback)"

The Deli’s Best of NYC Festival, May 6th- 10th
Chairlift, Crystal Stilts, The Secret Life of Sofia, Takka Takka, as well as Music Videos bff’s Lowry are just a few of the bands playing, at venues such as Southpaw, The Bell House, and Joe’s Pub in NYC. Music Videos is an official media partner for the festival, so we will be there, in person, projecting music videos between sets. Come say hi!