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VIDEO: “Open Your Eyes” by STRFKR

STRFKR’s new video for “Open Your Eyes” – out now – tells the story of a brave human who faces two aliens planning to invade Earth. In an effort to save his planet, he challenges the visitors to a scooter drag race, bottle shooting, a hot dog eating contest, a game of blackjack, and a good-ole-fashioned moonshine drink-off. While the extraterrestrial beings exhibit precision shooting and highly advanced math skills, the lightweights are no match for the hero’s expert scooting, eating, and drinking.

STRFKR’s Joshua Hodges says, “This video feels great to us. Everything was shot at our house in the desert and two of our neighbors’ houses. The view including the spaceship and the mountains is from our front yard and what our music room looks out at. Most of ‘Being No One, Going Nowhere’ was recorded there and we practice there, too. It’s a very special place to us. Those scooters are also the ones we ride every day when we’re in LA!!”

Directors, Aidan Brezonick and Chris Birkmeier add, “The concept came pretty naturally. We watch way too many movies and bits and pieces from so many flicks come tumbling out when you hear a certain type of song. The video ends up writing itself. We’ve got a goofy sense of humor and these characters are combinations of the regionalism that the Coen Brothers use so well and the campy spectacle of Star Trek and early sci-fi. Besides, who doesn’t want to see an Alien on a moped?”

“Open Your Eyes” will be featured on the band’s forthcoming album, ‘Being No One, Going Nowhere’ due out November 4th on Polyvinyl Records (Deerhoof, Beach Slang, American Football). The track follows previously released additional new cuts expected on the upcoming album, “Never Ever” and “Tape Machine”.

Indie Music Filter Turns 10 (PLAYLIST)

Hey friends,

Chris Budd here from the desk of Indie Music Filter, officially marking this day as the 10th anniversary of when I started this blog. This hobby-turned-monster-of-an-experiment has been quite a ride (so far) and I still kind of feel like I’m only just getting started.

I took a long look back through the archives, wondering if there would be a way to sum up 10 years in a playlist. Would I be able to keep it under 100 songs? Well, here’s my best attempt in this “Indie Music Filter Turns 10” playlist.

I made a massive list of my favourite artists and songs; those heavily covered in the 4,900 posts on this site since 2006. A list of 350 songs became 192 and after a few more passes, I hit the 100 mark. These songs leftover were the ones that still to this day move me, the ones that have left that lasting mark.

Also, I had no intention of spending days crafting the perfect order (and didn’t want to rank the songs in order of which I liked the best), so I randomized the order. Et voila!

But before you go hitting play, I’d like to say a huge thank you to all the people that have contributed to this blog over the years, as well as a huge thank you to you, the music fan. What keeps me going is when I hear back from someone about a great song they heard on my blog, a playlist they shared with friends, or a new artist they became a fan of, because of something that was posted here. Thanks to those that RT, Like and share in helping me get the word out.

Alright, let’s let the music speak for itself. Enjoy!

Chris

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Indie Music Filter Turns 10 (Spotify / Youtube / Playmoss)

1) Panda Bear – “Comfy In Nautica” (2007)
2) ANR – “It’s Around You” (2011)
3) Saintseneca – “Happy Alone” (2014)
4) The Dodos – “Fools” (2008)
5) Telekinesis – “Coast Of Carolina” (2009)
6) Sound Team – “Your Eyes Are Liars” (2006)
7) Alexander – “A Million Years” (2011)
8) Grouplove – “Ways To Go” (2013)
9) Annuals – “Brother” (2006)
10) Youth Lagoon – “17” (2011)
11) Kate Boy – “The Way We Are” (2014)
12) Lord Huron – “Time To Run” (2012)
13) TV On The Radio – “Wolf Like Me” (2006)
14) The War On Drugs – “Red Eyes” (2014)
15) Foreign Born – “Vacationing People” (2009)
16) The Middle East – “Blood” (2009)
17) Black Light Dinner Party – “Older Together” (2013)
18) Hooray For Earth – “True Loves” (2011)
19) Papa – “Young Rut” (2013)
20) Deastro – “Vermillion Plaza” (2009)
21) The Rapture – “Get Myself Into It” (2006)
22) Ryn Weaver – “OctaHate” (2015)
23) The Wombats – “Let’s Dance To Joy Division” (2007)
24) Page France – “Bush” (2006)
25) Frightened Rabbit – “Head Rolls Off” (2007)
26) Magic Man – “Nova Scotia” (2013)
27) School Of Seven Bells – “Half Asleep” (2008)
28) Arcade Fire – “Keep The Car Running” (2007)
29) Atlas Sound – “Walkabout (with Noah Lennox)” (2009)
30) Gypsy & The Cat – “Bloom” (2012)
31) Broods – “L.A.F.” (2014)
32) SEGO – “Wicket Youth” (2014)
33) Day Wave – “Drag” (2015)
34) MNDR – “#1 In Heaven” (2013)
35) Passion Pit – “Sleepyhead” (2009)
36) The Naked And Famous – “Young Blood” (2010)
37) Band Of Horses – “Funeral” (2006)
38) Young Wonder – “To You” (2013)
39) Beirut – “Santa Fe” (2011)
40) MGMT – “Kids” (2007)
41) Phoenix – “Lisztomania” (2009)
42) Does It Offend You, Yeah? – “Dawn Of The Dead” (2008)
43) Glasvegas – “Geraldine” (2008)
44) The Preatures – “Is This How You Feel?” (2014)
45) Favela – “Gong” (2015)
46) Little Joy – “No One’s Better Sake” (2008)
47) Jonsi – “Go Do” (2010)
48) Austin Basham – “Running” (2014)
49) Rogue Wave – “Eyes” (2006)
50) Jai Paul – “jasmine (demo)” (2012)
51) Jungle – “Busy Earnin'” (2014)
52) Mystery Jets – “Two Doors Down” (2008)
53) Oliver Tank – “Last Night I Heard Everything In Slow Motion” (2011)
54) Phantogram – “Mouthful of Diamonds” (2009)
55) Haerts – “Wings” (2014)
56) Sea Wolf – “Middle Distance Runner” (2007)
57) Jagwar Ma – “The Throw” (2013)
58) Grizzly Bear – “Knife” (2006)
59) Foster The People – “Helena Beat” (2011)
60) Japandroids – “The House That Heaven Built” (2012)
61) Julian Casablancas – “11th Dimension” (2009)
62) Strand Of Oaks – “Shut In” (2015)
63) Ghost Beach – “Been There Before” (2014)
64) Snowden – “Anti-Anti” (2006)
65) Washed Out – “Feel It All Around” (2009)
66) Generationals – “Trust” (2010)
67) Peter Bjorn and John – “Young Folks” (2006)
68) Black Moth Super Rainbow – “Hairspray Heart” (2012)
69) Stars – “Hold On When You Get Love And Let Go When You Give It” (2012)
70) CHVRCHES – “The Mother We Share” (2013)
71) Chad Vangaalen – “Willow Tree” (2008)
72) Ben Khan – “Youth” (2014)
73) Panama Wedding – “All Of The People” (2014)
74) Jamaica – “I Think I Like U 2” (2010)
75) LCD Soundsystem – “Dance Yrself Clean” (2010)
76) GEMS – “Medusa” (2013)
77) M83 – “Midnight City” (2011)
78) Darwin Deez – “Bad Day” (2009)
79) The Temper Trap – “Sweet Disposition” (2009)
80) Goldroom – “Fifteen (feat. Chela)” (2012)
81) Wintersleep – “Weighty Ghost” (2007)
82) HAIM – “The Wire” (2013)
83) RAC – “Let Go” (2014)
84) STRFKR – “Julius” (2011)
85) Sun Airway – “Waiting On You” (2010)
86) Young Empires – “White Doves” (2012)
87) Jose Gonzalez – “Heartbeats” (2006)
88) I Break Horses – “Hearts” (2012)
89) Two Door Cinema Club – “What You Know” (2010)
90) The Tallest Man On Earth – “The Wild Hunt” (2010)
91) Dan Croll – “In/Out” (2013)
92) ON AN ON – “Drifting” (2015)
93) Cayucas – “High School Lover” (2013)
94) Jack Garratt – “Weathered” (2015)
95) Friendly Fires – “Skeleton Boy” (2008)
96) Local Natives – “Airplanes” (2010)
97) Clock Opera – “Belongings” (2012)
98) Miike Snow – “Animal” (2009)
99) Yeasayer – “O.N.E.” (2010)
100) Wild Cub – “Thunder Clatter” (2014)