R.E.M. dropped by The Colbert Report last night to chat Accelerate, perform “Supernatural Superserious,” and try to avoid looking at Stephen’s elevated crotch. (Michael Stipe to Colbert: “If you will, just keep your legs crossed.”) It was a great segment - maybe they’ll be invited back for “Rock and Awe: Countdown to Guitarmageddon 2″…
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Cajun Dance Party’s new video for their single “The Race” confirms an old adage Elizabeth Berkley tried to teach us some years back - life ain’t easy for a showgirl. Speaking of the colorful lives of private dancers, The Colourful Life (CDP’s debut album) drops April 28th (burlesque girl not included).
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Björk’s new video for “Wanderlust” premiered today and, once again, it has Hypeful searching for the Icelandic translation of “visual showstopper.” As if featuring Björk as a river sherpa battling her clay doppelgänger against a Himalayan landscape wasn’t enough of a guarantee for a visual feast, the 3D version will be available on a DVD (3-D glasses included!) accompanying the remix-laden “Wanderlust” single (April 14th). For now, you can enjoy the 2D version below!
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Pity the kids who find themselves going up against The Black Keys in laser tag. In the new clip for their single, “Strange Times” from Attack and Release (April 1st), Dan Auerbach and Patrick Carney aren’t content with merely tagging - they attack…with real lasers! (”Mom! Call 9-1-1!!!”) If the new vid leaves you wanting to laser-kill some nerds, you can do it safely (aw, shucks) on the band’s website in a desktop version of the game.
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Remember back in February when Hypeful asked you to help bring This American Life to a movie theater near you? Good news - it worked!!! On May 1st, acclaimed radio and television host Ira Glass will bring his wildly popular show to the big screen for a one-night only event. Broadcast live from New York via satellite and presented in HD and Cinema Surround Sound, Glass will debut never-before-seen extraordinary, funny and true stories from everyday life, show outtakes, feature special guests and answer audience questions. Tickets go on sale April 4th and you can see the complete list of participating theatres here. If you’re planning on going, you can also submit a question via email for Ira Glass in advance.