MAD DECENT

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Welcome welcome to the entrance of a deep well. Diplo and Switch, aka Major Lazer, search high and low to dig up local scenes in Jamaica, NYC, LA, London, Mexico...

I would recommend beginning with their MAD DECENT podcast on iTunes. Touted as NPR for the streets, stream (for free) their take on the ever changing edge of innovation. From hyphy to dub-step, hip-hop to a Britney Spears remix.

ALL MY FRIENDS | LCD SOUNDSYSTEM

LCD Soundsystem - All My Friends

That this video is shot in one take foregrounds the notion of actually having an idea and making it happen. There is a reliance on old school film tricks that develops, in this great informal gesture. Feels half art-installation and half backyard shoot with the neighbor kids and a borrowed video camera.

MGMT | THE YOUTH

This from director Eric Wareheim (Tim and Eric Awesome Show), who does a lot of funny and bizarre music video work. Definitely an artist with a unique vision and style.

PON DE FLOOR | MAJOR LAZER

Major Lazer "Pon De Floor" ft. VYBZ Kartel, Afro Jack.

This hurts me. In a good way. I think my friend JB summed it up best when she said, "dude, that director is obsessed with big asses and dry humping, he is now my idol..."