Bloc Party have certainly proven that whenever they decide to drop a random single, the world listens (see:Flux, Mercury). Their latest hype-endeavor and second nudge at a new album, “Mercury” has successfully made its way into the front page of most of the music blogs out there (the ones I read anyway) — and don’t think it’s gonna stop, I have a feeling the band will announce a new album pretty soon. The video for “Mercury” was synonymously released with the single (I just waited to post it until I had enough videos that caught my attention to post about).

With all the hype surrounding this song, the inevitable has happened: plagiarism accusations. Hypeful has pointed out that This Just Happened pointed out (gotta love trackbacks) that “Mercury” bared “a striking resemblance” to “Shock The Monkey”, by Peter Gabriel. Was Bloc Party inspired by a Monkey?

Bloc Party – Mercury
Peter Gabriel – Shock The Monkey

About a month or so ago Pharrell Williams, Santogold, and Julian Casablancas (of Strokes fame) recorded “My Drive Thru” for Converse’ 100 Year Chuck Taylor celebration. Now the music video dropped, and its friggin fantastic. Watch. ’nuff said.

N.E.R.D. – My Drive Thru ft. Santogold & Julian Casablancas

I am thoroughly enjoying Beck’s Danger Mouse produced Modern Guilt, I have failed to post anything about it because of specific server issues, but I have already shared my love for “Orphans”, and now first single “Gamma Ray” has a video for all to watch. The video itself is stellar and fits the song like a glove.

Beck – Gamma Ray

Death Cab For Cutie – Cath…

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