Maybe it’s the summer heat, but it seems I’ve been craving “different” these days.  Whether it’s befriending sock puppet photographers or breaking into dance in line at grocery stores -  something’s drawing me towards the unconventional, and it has certainly influenced my taste in music videos. Step into my world for a moment, and see a few musical gems that have entertained me this season.

Kraak and Smaak – Squeeze Me
Heineken, Van Gogh, Kraak & Smaak. The three most famous things to come out of Holland. Ever. That’s what this band …

They say the best things come around when you least expect them to.  Well, let me tell you.  They’re right – whoever they are.  This (cliché) maxim has rung true for me on many life occasions, the most recent of which entailed a run-in with famed sock puppet extraordinaire Marty Allen.
I stumbled upon Allen’s work a few weeks ago, during a casual stroll to a World Cup final viewing party in Union Square.  Contrary to most Sunday afternoons, I was neither armed with a 5-pound camera pack bouncing off the …

I am generally not one to obsess over much in life. But when it comes to music or any related manifestation of it, I can be a maniac.  Few things move me like music does – so it is no surprise that these three music-related art projects have got me all up in a tizzy.  Check ‘em out, guys – two thumbs up!
Music Philosophy Project
The writers at BrainPickings couldn’t have said it any better. Or, mostly, I couldn’t have said it any better. Music is the “quintessential vehicle for modern …

Yikes. It’s been a whirlwind of a 2010 thus far, but we’re finally back in the arts scene. Hopefully you haven’t forgotten how this works – just check out these fantastic finds from the past few days, and help us spread the love by sharing this post with friends and family. Don’t forget that you, too, can appear in our Top 5 Twitter discoveries of the Week by simply following us on Twitter and sending your favorite discoveries to @aliveasart. And now you can also connect with us on Facebook!
1. Kinetic Typography (via @designerdepot)
Anyone …

It’s been a while since I’ve updated the music related content on Aliveasart – mostly because I’ve been holding out for something truly awesome. If you are one of the unfortunate few who hasn’t heard of the British music duo, Massive Attack, please do yourself a favor and get informed right now. The band’s latest music video, United Snakes, is artistically superb – these guys just never seem to let me down!
Working alongside a talented group of producers, Massive Attack typically collaborates with guest vocalists (e.g. Portishead, Mos Def) to …