VOTW - April 9, 2010

who: Freelance Whales

why: are the shit. I was really pumped when I heard they made a video for this song ("Generator ^ 2nd Floor"). It's one of the best singles I've heard in a long time - definitely my choice for last year's song of the year (maybe tied with Manchester Orchestra's "I Can Feel a Hot One")... but either way check out the new vid.

WE'LL DO IT ACOUSTIC!

Suck it Dex, this is a pretty solid live version.

Watch Out - Letting Up

who: Letting Up Despite Great Faults

why: because I'm digging the whole shoegaze, electrically-buzzy genre lately and these guys do it best. This WAS going to be tomorrow's video of the week, but it got replaced... which means you're in for a treat tomorrow. With that said, this video is adorable.

Watch Out - Circa Survive

who: Circa Survive

why: have released the first video off of their soon to be released 'Blue Sky Noise' for "Get Out". I can't wait to hear this album. Get it in stores April 20th or preorder it here.

Premature Infatuation - Dinner for Schmucks

who: Steve Carell, Paul Rudd, Zach Galifianakis

why: because I missed Brick from Anchorman. And now he's back. Coming to theaters July 23rd.

Watch Out - Weezer

who: Weezer

why: have posted a new video for "I'm Your Daddy" from last year's 'Raditude'. Weezer F Baby.

LMAO! - Auto-Tune the News #11

who: Auto-Tune the News #11 (schmoyoho)

why: because it's the best thing Joel Madden (Good Charlotte) has ever done.

WE'LL DO IT ACOUSTIC! - The Temper Trap

who: The Temper Trap

why: perform their song "Sweet Disposition" (aka "the song from 500 Days of Summer") down in Texas on a break from SXSW.

Bundle Up - Manchester Orchestra

who: Manchester Orchestra

why: had two songs remixed for an Alternative Press feature. Check em out below as P.O.S. adds some flavor to "Shake It Out" and Simon Illa speeds up "Tony the Tiger"

Manchester Orchestra "Shake It Out" (P.O.S. remix) -- Altpress.com exclusive by altpress

Manchester Orchestra "Tony The Tiger" (Simon Illa remix) -- Altpress.com exclusive by altpress

Watch Out - The Devil Wears Prada

who: The Devil Wears Prada

why: have released a video for one of my favorite song titles of all time - "Assistant to the Regional Manager" off of their 2009 release 'With Roots Above and Branches Below'. This video reminds me a lot of Converge's recent video for "Axe to Fall" except a lot less creepy.

Premature Infatuation - Maps & Atlases

who: Maps & Atlases

why: because after releasing two of the best EPs I've ever heard, they've finally planned a full-length debut. If you don't have any idea who I'm talking about... you have a lot to catch up on. 'Perch Patchwork' is set for release on June 29th.

WAFFLE FRIES: Download their new song "Solid Ground"