Video Free Silver Lake: Happy Hollows, Milo Greene, Parson Red Heads, Jeremy Messersmith, Bangles, Mugison

By Jed

1) In band lineup related news, please "read" the following video announcement by the Happy Hollows regarding the departure of drummer Chris Meanie, and the finding of a replacement for him.

2) L.A. based quintet Milo Greene premiered a video for "Autumn Tree" on Monday at Buzzbands. While the band compares themselves with the Local Natives and the Delta Spirit, I hear a bit of Yeasayer's first album, which I mean of course in a good way. Milo Greene cannot be described without a thumbs up pointed in the direction of their complex harmonies (and polyphonies?). They are playing on July 21 at the Hammer Museum. They'll also be playing at the Sunset Junction Street Fair. Note: I am one of few veterans of that festival to not immediately declare that it is "unbearable" or "horrible" upon hearing it mentioned. I still think Sunset Junction is fun, although not quite the steal it was in the early aughts. I'd totally go to see Milo Greene if I make it in 2011.

3) The Parson Red Heads (who are arguably no longer a Los Angeles band after relocating to Portland) premiered their video for "Seven Years Ago" on Paste. It's almost as much a short film as a music video (although not quite taking the "short film" conceit as far as has Spike Jonze...) The video seems to be shot around Portland, the guitars are twangy, and beards are a-plenty. I really like the comment that says "If people don't fall in love with the Parsons after seeing this video, then they do not have a heart..." I'm still waiting for the day where I feel that sentimental about a song after a single listen. The PRHs won't be back in LA until October 7! (at the Satellite).

4) Jeremy Messersmith & his band (from Minnesota) are playing at Satellite on July 17th.  Here is a live performance in a graveyard of "Toussaint Grey, First in Life and Death" from Messersmith's newest album, The Reluctant Graveyard (which was featured on one of NPR's Top 10 Albums of 2010 lists).  

5) The Bangles are playing on the Santa Monica Pier on Thursday. Rather than find out what they look like now, I'm going to opt out and get teary eyed watching "Eternal Flame" again and again.

6) Iceland's Mugison performing "I Want You" (now my third favorite song with this title?) in the bathroom of Reykjavík's Nordic House. I saw this guy put on an incredible show last October at Airwaves. I hope to see him again this year.

Mugison "I want you" from Alísa Kalyanova on Vimeo.

7) Oh, and Páll Oskar (Iceland's biggest pop star) just revealed this year's theme song for Þjóðhátíð (the National Festival):

Did I miss any videos that came out this week guys? Email me at rfsljed at gmail dot com and my errors will be immediately corrected.