Thursday, January 31, 2013

Video Premiere & Contest: On The Fifty "Even If It Kills"

On The Fifty's punk-tastic new video for their killer single, "Even If It Kills," (pun intended) debuted today on AMPmagazine.com, and in conjunction with the premiere, there's a really cool contest going on where fans can win a VIZIO HDTV, XBOX 360, & other prizes. Click here for the details on how to enter!


Video Premiere: Eric Dill "In My Head"

Everyone questions themselves. It's only human.

Ex-The Click Five frontman, Eric Dill, just dropped a brand new video for his latest and instantly-catchy  single, "In My Head"  - in it he battles feeling stuck and paralyzed in life at times.... something we can all relate to. We all know he'll get through it though.

Check it out below:
 

And buy his latest record Forever Is Not Enough on iTunes here!

Music vids by HIP Clients, Yoshi & Sean Forbes, charting as 'Most Shared Music Videos' on MTV.com!

Their music videos hit MTV.com less than a week ago, yet they're already receiving an exceptionally warm welcome from the internet... Michigan-based wordsmith on-the-rise, Yoshi, and his funky, old school hip hop inspired video, "Listen Up," as well as mind boggling talented deaf rapper (yes, you heard that right), Sean Forbes, and his upbeat video for "Def Deaf Girls" are both charting as most shared videos on MTV.com. This is indeed a good sign of things to come for these two artists. Let's keep this going y'all - Spread the word! Check it out HERE while they're charting.

Wednesday, January 30, 2013

TRAPT "Reborn" currently ranked NUMBER 1 Rock album on iTunes

You read that headline right! Modern rock royalty, TRAPT, and their balls-to-the-wall new record, Reborn, are straight tearing up the charts - gaining huge and well-deserved attention. The critically acclaimed album hit number one just a few days ago on the iTunes Rock Chart, and these days, to accomplish such a feat is... well... damn near impossible with all the illegal downloading going down on the internet - making selling records all that much harder than it had already been. Luckily for TRAPT, their loyal fanbase are doing it the right way, showing the band the utmost respect, and obtaining the record the legitimate way: a bonafide purchase, with real currency. TRAPT clearly have some awesome fans, so congratulations to TRAPT - and their fans!

Show Your support and purchase Reborn HERE on iTunes.



Show Alert: GANDHI @ LIC Bar February 6th

Mark your calendars: NYC-based, singer/songwriter, GANDHI, is getting ready to bring his unique and inspiring sound to Long Island City. LIC Bar in Queens on Wednesday, February 6th, to be more specific. In case you haven't checked this place out yet, it's a particularly comfortable bar with a really solid drink selection. All that and you can sit back and hear some really interesting and satisfying music throughout the night. What more could you ask for..

Click here for directions!

Show Alert: Sanders Bohlke in NYC!

On Wednesday, February 13th, brilliant Charlottesville, VA-based, singer/songwriter, Sanders Bohlke, is heading to NYC to play one of the city's premiere indie venues, The Mercury Lounge. He'll be sharing the night with his buddies, Brooklyn-based, indie rockers, Country Mice. It's gonna be one quality night of music and we highly recommend you check it out if you're in the area, people.  We can't wait!
Click HERE for tickets.

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Sanders-Bohlke

Friday, January 25, 2013

Behind The Scenes: Silhouette Rising "Rehab" Music Video

The crafty dudes in MA-based dance-rockers, Silhouette Rising, were smart enough to keep a camera rolling BEHIND the camera that was filming their amazing video for their upcoming new single, "Rehab." Now we're lucky enough to get some incite into the making of the ultra rad video from the band, and based on how cool this video turned out, it's quite a treat. Take a peep below and be on lookout for the official release on February 5th!

www.SilhouetteRising.com

Thursday, January 24, 2013

Show Alert: Susan James in LA January 26th!

Heads up LA-based Susan James fans. This wonderfully talented singer/songwriter is set to perform at the Theosophical Society, in the Annie Besant Lodge this Saturday. Tix are $10!

Check out this great write-up on Susan in LA Weekly:

Susan James wanted to do something different after finishing her fifth album, Driving Toward the Sun. She's had wild record-release parties before — two years ago, the Topanga singer-guitarist celebrated the arrival of her previous CD, Highways, Ghosts, Hearts and Home, with performances from literally half of the local power-pop underground and alt-country aristocracy. Tonight the musical focus will be solely on James and her crafty backup band, but that doesn't mean she doesn't have other surprises in store. Tarot readers and magicians will create an air of mystery, and more magic will be conveyed by comedian Rick Overton, who, James promises, "will bend your mind like … a spoon." Eschewing the usual nightclub setting, the singer has booked the historic and intimate Besant Lodge, whose stained-glass windows should cast a reverential, violet-tinged glow over James' new songs, such as "Wandering," in which her radiant vocals soar serenely over an appropriately sunny jingle-jangle of country-rock guitars. "I got a compass for a heart/and a pickaxe mind," she sings. "We'll follow our dreams/while the blacktop snake unwinds."

and if you haven't done so already, check out her beautiful vid for her single "Wandering"
Wandering - Susan James from Susan James on Vimeo.

Introducing The Capsules

With influences such as Radiohead, Muse, Metric and My Bloody Valentine, The Capsules have created a blend of musical genres with their dream-pop inspired walls of sound. Their latest videos “Across the Sky” and “Our Apocalypse,” translate the space that exists between reality and the state of whimsy, which makes up the magnificently beautiful music of The Capsules.

Singer/guitarist Julie Shields has a comforting voice while the melodic bass of Jason Shields and Kevin Trevino’s understated drumming keep the tracks deceptively simple. Jason and Julie have been writing music together since high school. During the process, they fell in love, got married, and started their first band Shallow. As Shallow was winding down, Jason and Julie were looking to progress their music towards a more simplified sound. Kevin Trevino had been a fan of the band and after a few rehearsals, they formed under the new name The Capsules. They began touring, making records, and winning fans, and were soon asked by creator Steven Hillenburg to write a song for an episode of SpongeBob SquarePants. Their music has also been featured in the PBS Television show Roadtrip Nation, and in video games including the megahit Borderlands 2. They have shared the stage with some great musical acts such as The Flaming Lips, Garbage, Mercury Rev, and Low.

In regards to their music writing, The Capsules have a tendency for sleepless nights, writing pensive and late night reveries. These elements are catapulting within the realms of their songs on the album Northern Lights & Southern Skies­. Tracks unfold into a place where the heart is open to the mysterious thoughts pertaining to the universe, and help music listeners gain a little bit of insight into the experiences of love, loss, and longing. However, The Capsules decided to expand their musical pallets on Northern Lights & Southern Skies and used less guitar and more keyboards, loops, and electronics than they have on previous efforts. “Across the Sky” and “Our Apocalypse” still contains their otherworldly aura including a dark edge that keeps everything rooted to the earth. Click HERE for the full bio on HIPVideoPromo.com.





www.TheCapsules.com

Watch: Hilarious Ankit Love-Directed Commercial for Close Shave Society

Cherished HIP Client, Ankit Love (remember his utterly amazing video for "Beethoven Burst"?), recently directed a fall over-funny commercial in the UK for popular razor company, Close Shave Society. This guy is mad talented. Watch the commercial below and try not to smile, we dare you...

Wednesday, January 23, 2013

Video Premiere: SLV "Enough" via Soundcheck on WNYC

WNYC's utterly fantastic music-nerd heaven program, Soundcheck, is already showing its support for new HIP client, SLV, and her new music. Today they premiered the ex-Pistolera frontwoman's thoughtful brand new video for "Enough," off her upcoming solo EP Dig Deeper. Receiving the nod from Soundcheck is a great way to start off any campaign.  Dig Deeper officially drops on Feb 18th.
Check out the video HERE!

Tuesday, January 22, 2013

Free Download: "Def Deaf Girls" by Sean Forbes (just LIKE him on Facebook!)

Are you a fan of rapper, Sean Forbes? Of course you are; this dude's amazing on so many levels! Well heads up: Now you can download 'Def Deaf Girls' from Perfect Imperfection for FREE. Just visit his Facebook page, 'Like' his page if you haven't already, and click the 'Free Download' tab at the top! 

Introducing... BANG OK BANG

From mire to punk rhythms, Bang OK Bang is composed of the former rhythm section of Nashville’s rock and roll powerhouse The One Through Tens. Musicians Abby Hairston and Ben Lowry have taken their sonic approach to music and turned it into a compilation of garage rock, punk, metal, and southern soul genres. The band is currently buzzing with critical acclaim and well-earned praise from their debut EP Chemicals. HIP Video Promo presents the raw and expressive video clip “Always For You,” a song that captures the true essence of Bang OK Bang’s songs.

Click here for the full bio on HIP Video Promo! 

Monday, January 21, 2013

Drew Holcomb at Hotel Cafe in LA 1/22



You'll be hearing a lot from us about Drew Holcomb and his incredible new video for "Good Light" in the near future, but in the meantime we recommend anyone in the Los Angeles area take a trip out tomorrow night to catch Drew & Ellie Holcomb perform at the legendary Hotel Cafe. They'll be performing tunes from the upcoming Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors full length, Good Light. The show begins at 8pm! Get your tickets here!




Friday, January 18, 2013

Sarah Jaffe's Music Video Director Has Highly Anticipated Movie Debuting at Sundance!

CHECK THIS OUT!

Ain’t Them Bodies Saints
 
The Sundance Synopsis: Bob Muldoon and Ruth Guthrie, an impassioned young outlaw couple on an extended crime spree, are finally apprehended by lawmen after a shootout in the Texas hills. Although Ruth wounds a local officer, Bob takes the blame. But four years later, Bob escapes from prison and sets out to find Ruth and their daughter, born during his incarceration.
The barren landscapes of David Lowery’s poetic feature evoke the mythology of westerns and saturate the dramatic space with fatalism and an aching sense of loss. Aided by powerfully restrained performances by Casey Affleck, Rooney Mara and Ben Foster, Lowery incorporates an unnerving tension into the film, teetering it at the edge of violence.

The beautiful, irreconcilable dilemma of the story is that Ruth—compelled by the responsibilities of motherhood and her evolving relationship with the deputy she shot—remains haunted by her intense feelings for Bob. Each of them longs for some form of peace. Ironically, it’s Bob, the unrepentant criminal trapped in the romantic image of a bygone past, who is driven by an almost righteous sense of clarity. Following in the footsteps of Badlands and Bonnie and Clyde, Lowery’s humanism transcends the genre.

The Key Players: Director David Lowery; Casey Affleck, Rooney Mara, Ben Foster

The Draw: Director David Lowery edited two of our favorite festival films of last year—Kris Swanberg’s Empire Builder and Amy Seimetz’s Sun Don’t Shine. And Casey Affleck is a must-see in any project he’s a part of. At least when it doesn’t involve Joaquin Phoenix.

Click here for the full article on PasteMagazine.com 

Watch: Eric Dill "In My Head" Live on WISH TV - Indy Style Show in Indianapolis

Eric Dill recently performed his upcoming single, "In My Head" in the studios of WISH TV in Indianapolis and as you should expect, it was quite a performance.

From WISH TV: Eric Dill returned to Indianapolis in late 2012, the platinum-certified, award-winning artist and singer-songwriter relocated to his native Indianapolis from Hollywood and released his Forever Is Not Enough album on his own Vigil Records. Both milestones signal the next chapters in Dill’s life.

His album, in particular, is an artistic tour-de-force, a cohesive collection of tunes that are sonically and thematically divergent but combine for a rousing aural adventure.

 
**  “In My Head” was released to radio on January 14th - Stay tuned for the brand new music video  COMING SOON! **

Watch: Sarah Jaffe "Mannequin Woman"

For quite some time, we have had the pleasure of working with the Kirtland Records crew and once again we are eager to present viewers with the astonishing and glorified music maker whom we have watched grow musically and stylistically—Sarah Jaffe. Following up on the charming and exquisite “Glorified High” video from her new album, The Body Wins, we are excited to bring her newest offering, the visually stunning “Mannequin Woman.”

Jaffe began working on the album The Body Wins the day she bought a bass and drum set from a pawnshop. That same day she wrote the rhythmic tune “A Sucker For Your Marketing,” a song that shaped her second full-length album. Jaffe had pent-up creative energy inside her, after spending most of the year traveling and touring behind her debut (Suburban Nature), seeing and feeling things, soaking up the world. The Body Wins may sound different to those introduced to her through Suburban Nature. It should. But it’s not by any grand design to change. It’s where she’s at now, a product of everywhere she’s been since Suburban Nature—literally and figuratively—and a hint of everywhere she might go from here.

Sarah Jaffe’s career saw a great year in 2012, where she got to tour alongside with artists Blitzen Trapper, Norah Jones, David Grey and New Multitiudes. In early December, she performed on ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel Live, NPR says “Jaffe has completed the transition from “musician” to “artist,” and she wears it well. “The whole album makes the sound of an emboldened singer in complete command. Jaffe has completed the transition from ‘musician’ to ‘artist,’ and she wears it well.” The clip for “Mannequin Woman” is a glimpse into who that artist has become . The video displays Jaffe at her finest, standing against a stark, white background. Sarah’s eccentricity takes hold of the melodic structures of the song, and as she sings melting lyrics such as, “Send my brain in circles, / shed my bitter skin. / Still a mannequin woman,” viewers see the personal side of Jaffe’s character.

Watch: HIP Spotlight with GANDHI

We had the pleasure of filming a brand new HIP Spotlight featuring one of our most cherished new clients, Brooklyn, NY-based, singer-songwriter, GANDHI. He was kind enough to give us a glimpse into what life experiences inspired him to begin writing poetry and subsequently full-on songs, specifically his fantastic single "Anjali." He also tells us about how fun (and cold!) it was filming the music video on a beach in the middle of winter! Check it out below and support this great talent...

The Lumineers performing on SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE!

The Lumineers are positively taking the world by storm!

Let's recap why we've come to this conclusion....
- They've been nominated for TWO Grammys
- The "Ho Hey" single (we promoted the music video) already went DOUBLE PLATINUM
- Every single show they've played in 2012 has sold out
- They've already performed on Conan & Letterman...

You need more? OK...
 - This Saturday they're performing on Saturday Night Live (hosted by Jennifer Lawrence)!!

MMhmmm. We'd say they've made it - and we're most proud of their success.
Click HERE and watch a preview for the upcoming episode of SNL - and don't forget to tune in this Saturday night (1/19) to NBC @ 11:30pm!

Thursday, January 17, 2013

Trigg Da Kidd on MTV JAMS!

Hip hop heads: Tune in to MTV Jams this Saturday at 8 am to catch rising rap star, Trigg Da Kidd's latest music video, "What Yo Name Is". The video's been catching fire throughout the country since it debuted last month and MTV Jams as taken notice. Spread the word, y'all. It will be repeating on and off after that, so keep your eyes peeled!

Wednesday, January 16, 2013

Watch: Dmaze "You Are The One"

Keeping up with his unwavering record of delivering the goods, FL-based singer/rapper, Dmaze just dropped this brand new R&B inspired slow jam that will, let's just say, get you in the mood for some lovin'. It features everything fans have come to expect and more from this rising star, including astonishingly beautiful and voluptuous women, a smooth beat, on-point lyrics, and this time, I believe I even heard a little autotune in the hook. Bravo, Dmaze, bravo...
Peep it below:

Visit Dmaze on Twitter here!

The Jelly Project's "Stupid Animal" video approaching 100,000 views!

Minneapolis, MN's Black Sabbath-meets-Rage Against The Machine quartet, The Jelly Project, are most definitely making waves right now across the internet. Their fascinatingly compelling new video for "Stupid Animals", which brings the viewer right into lead singer, Angelica "Jelly" Thomas, paranoid, yet strong and confident psyche, is fast approaching the 100,000 view milestone on YouTube. Check out this awesome video below and please share...

And "like" them on Facebook here!

Tuesday, January 15, 2013

Upcoming HIP Client, Drew Holcomb and The Neighbors - Winter Tour Dates

 
We're extremely excited to begin working with Nashville, TN singer songwriter, Drew Holcomb and his band The Neighbors. The promotion of their upcoming music video for their single, "Good Light" starts very soon, so keep your eyes peeled. If you happen to live near any of his upcoming live shows, we highly recommend you try to make it to one. He'll be hitting up CA, MS, GA, WI, AR and FL (to name a few)  before he wraps up his upcoming winter tour.  You can get more information on these shows here!

And to get a flavor of his awesome sound, check out this track, "Better Love" off a live album he released not too long ago.

We'll keep you updated on this talented group moving forward.

Video Premiere: The Capsules “Across the Sky” on Under The Radar

Upcoming HIP Client, The Capsules rock out to a crowd of thousands in their new video for "Across The Sky", now if only their fans were a bit more, er, animated. Head over to UnderTheRadar.com to see the clever new clip!
http://www.facebook.com/TheCapsules

Friday, January 11, 2013

Watch: Sean Forbes "Bob Dylan (Was The First Rapper)"

Sean Forbes is a successful songwriter, an accomplished percussionist, and the co-founder of Deaf Professional Arts Network. Sean Forbes experiences music in a way that most of us can only imagine. Out to build a badly needed bridge between the music industry and deaf people everywhere, Sean inspires music fans and video programmers with his astounding new video clip for “Bob Dylan (Was the First Rapper).”

With a passion like no other, Sean has had a dream of music for everyone and he has transformed the way in which deaf people perceive music. Throughout his inspiring videos and his long-lived outreach to deaf people everywhere, Forbes presents music to the hearing impaired as beautiful symphonies of thought and expression. The hard of hearing community is also fascinated by his ASL translations of musical hits; since 2008, Sean Forbes has performed in over forty cities across the country, including college campuses, live venues, and popular retail stores such as Barnes and Noble. His debut LP Perfect Imperfection was released in early September of this year.

Video Premiere: Sarah Jaffe "Mannequin Woman" on EW.com!


Hello, Friday! Start your TGIF vibes off right with some charmingly soulful folk-rock from Texas, courtesy of Sarah Jaffe. The Denton-based singer has released a new video for her The Body Wins single “Mannequin Woman,” which you can watch exclusively here. The magnetically minimal clip — directed by a team consisting of Richard Krause, Toby Halbrooks, and David Lowery — features the Texas native performing her song while a strange, ghost-y essence floats in and out of her.

Jaffe, who’s been making waves out of the Lone Star State for a few years now, recently made her late-night TV debut on Kimmel, and she’ll keep the buzz alive this year when she hits up South By Southwest this spring.

Head over to EW.com to watch it now!

Show Alert: The Trews @ The Bowery Electric & Maxwell's Next Week


Are you familiar with The Trews? The band have had two Gold Albums in Canada (350,000 + in album sales), 12 Top 10 Radio singles in Canada including two #1’s, 850+ shows worldwide to date, including support for The Rolling Stones, KISS, Robert Plant, Guns ‘n Roses, Kid Rock, and Bruce Springsteen, been nominated for Best New Band by Classic Rock Magazine UK, and were nominated for Best New Band by SPIN.com.

“The Trews are, without a doubt, the greatest rock band of their generation” – Performer Magazine (USA)

They'll be in the tri-state area next week at The Bowery Electric in NYC & Maxwell's in Hoboken, NJ; get your tickets here & here!

And check out their music video for "Hope & Ruin" below:

Thursday, January 10, 2013

Show Alert: Bob Schneider & Casey McPherson (of Alpha Rev) @ City Winery 1/16

Two of Kirtland Records finest, Bob Schneider & Casey McPherson, will be in NYC performing at City Winery next Wednesday! We're huge fans of these artists here at HIP Video; check out their music below and see why....




Buy tickets here
And visit KirtlandRecords.com for more info on these artists.

Watch: Upcoming HIP Client, SLV "Dig Deeper" EP (The Making Of Video)

SLV is the solo project of singer-songwriter Sandra Lilia Velásquez. After recording three studio albums and touring extensively with her band Pistolera, her solo debut EP, Dig Deeper, will be released in February of 2013. The four song recording was produced by ten-time Grammy nominee and legendary bassist, Meshell Ndegeocello, who plays bass on three of the songs. Check out video of SLV in the studio crafting the EP below...

And head over to SLV's Bandcamp page to hear the full length songs now!

Show Alert: Amy Lynn & The Gunshow (with Tituss Burgess) @ Joe's Pub Tuesday Jan 15th

Heads up NY-based Amy Lynn & The Gunshow fans: The 60's blues and pop inspired powerhouse that you know and love is set to perform at beloved NYC venue, Joe's Pub, next week and we highly recommend you catch this performance. They're well known for bringing down the house at Joe's Pub, so don't sleep on this. Get your tickets HERE!

Wednesday, January 9, 2013

Watch: Ray Sytes HIP Spotlight!

We were lucky enough to meet up with Ray Sytes a few weeks ago in downtown Jersey City, NJ, where he gave us a look into his musical and cultural inspirations, how he linked up with his frequent collaborator/producer Redddaz, how the music video for "Can't Back Down" came to be, and much more. Ray Sytes is a star on the rise. Get to know him. Check out the HIP Spotlight! RaySytes.com

Tuesday, January 8, 2013

Check Out One Less Reason's Newest Clip "Uneasy" Featuring Blair Simpson

The powerful lyrics of One Less Reason's music are anecdotes for survival. The rock inspired ballads are teeming with experimental elements that echo all types of different genres. One Less Reason is a band that emanates contemporary rock music, and maintains their powerful appreciation for everlasting emotions within the concept of their new album A Blueprint for Writhing; tracks include gritty hard-hitting anthems that prove to be poignant, poetic ballads, including the meaningful, yet creative track for the newest video clip "Uneasy" featuring artist Blair Simpson. 

The video clip begins with an introductory statement explaining, "On September 17th 1982, a Mercedes was driven off the road by a drunk driver in the small town of Almena, Kansas. The driver was killed on impact after the car had hit a tree." Featuring the fantastic and mesmerizing vocals of Blair Simpson, "Uneasy" is a solemn creation of a song that inspires all to recognize the powerful actions of saying goodbye. 

With a setting on a farmland near a house filled with sorrowful memories, we watch as a young woman who has lost the love of her life tries to take on life without her soul mate. These scenes of sadness and gloom are reminders to embrace the ones we love, and the lyrics of "Uneasy" tell the story of someone trying to hold on. 

Check out "Uneasy" featuring Blair Simpson:
For more information on One Less Reason, please visit: http://hipvideopromo.com/clients/one_less_reason.php

Silhouette Rising "Rehab" music video set to premiere soon!

 With varied influences ranging between classic artists to contemporary talents, the musicians of Silhouette Rising blend inspiration with art to create a sound encompassing the true necessities of music. As they promote their new and highly anticipated album Happiness I, Silhouette Rising has teamed up with their music label YTT Productions to transform the contemporary pop, funk, and rock music of today into highly imaginative art by presenting the groundbreaking video clip for "Rehab."

The clip includes the many faces of addiction; within the scenes, viewers witness the intensity of alcohol and drugs. What "Rehab" does is show the irony that exists within an addict experiencing denial. As the chorus erupts with catchy lyrics such as "I don't need rehab," we encounter a wave of fun-loving and inspirational musical melodies.

The song is infused with many rock and pop elements that have been blended by catapulting funk essentials. Silhouette Rising performs "Rehab" throughout the video, giving off an undeniable energy. This energy fuses together with the radiance of the band's performance skills to create an exceptionally noteworthy band of 2013, Silhouette Rising.

*Video coming soon!

Visit www.silhouetterising.com for more news and info!

Check Out the Exciting New Artist, AKA Shawn

HIP Video Promo presents a music video by an artist on the rise, AKA Shawn. Performing under 2012 Real Right Entertainment, LLC, Sheezy, AKA Shawn, is a female emcee residing in Atlanta, Georgia. Her unexpected breakthrough into the music industry is the epitome of her blunt personality, which has led her to embrace her talents and crafts that make her a rising female artist. The video clip "Glistening" portrays the fresh and stark characteristics that make up this budding artist.

"Glistening" is an up-tempo mix that includes an original beat produced by the Mex Manny Beats. The song is an expression of how an individual feels while they are wearing "bling," or a piece of jewelry that is unique as a reflection of their own individual energy, and this video clip captures this essence. From stark white backgrounds to sparkling diamonds, AKA Shawn creates an atmosphere that is filled with rambunctious energy that is presented by the all-encompassing catchy chorus.

Check out AKA Shawn's latest video "Glistening" here:
For more information, please visit http://hipvideopromo.com/clients/aka_shawn.php

Sarah Jaffe's Music to be Featured in Pixar's New Short "The Blue Umbrella": Plus New Video "Mannequin Woman" to Premier

Pixar is best known for its full-length feautures such as the Toy Story and Cars movies, but the computer-animation studio has a history of making short films used to help develop technology and create tools for computer animation. Recently, the studio has presented new short films in front of the release of full-length features such as "La Luna" before the presentation of Brave

In keeping up with this tradition, Pixar is set to release its new short film "The Blue Umbrella" in front of the new feature film Monsters University due for release is June of this year. Unseld, a 36 year-old German native who has worked for Pixar since 2008, got the idea for the short while walking one rainy day in San Francisco.

As Unseld began toying with the idea for an animated city street, he had been listening to singer Sarah Jaffe's music, and later, when he shot an animation test, he scored it to her very own voice! HIP Video Promo cannot wait until the June 2013 release of "The Blue Umbrella" and are highly anticipating Jaffe's premier.

Check out a preview to Pixar's "The Blue Umbrella" featuring Sarah Jaffe:


PLUS! Be sure to check out Sarah's upcoming video for "Mannequin Woman." Contact HIP Video Promo on this future premier...



New Trapt Video "Love Hate Relationship"

Trapt released their second video promoted by HIP Video Promo titled "Love Hate Relationship." The clip displays the temptations and the measures human beings go through in order to achieve sex. This video includes taunting scenes of a love addiction that entertain viewers and question the certain actions that we do for love.

The song itself releases our most-loved sounds of Trapt's raw energy with lyrics such as "I'm addicted to your touch, / you tear me down to build me up" and "Sex is just a weapon that you use to possess,/ you keep me all to yourself." The high-energy atmosphere keeps us wanting more as the story of a relationship that occurs for all the wrong reasons unfolds before our eyes. 

Be sure to check out Trapt's new video here:
For more information, please visit http://hipvideopromo.com/clients/trapt4.php.

Monday, January 7, 2013

Watch: Making of Ankit Love's brand new video, "Spill The Milky Way"

Check out this behind the scenes look at Ankit Love's short film to compliment his upcoming single "Spill the Milky Way," starring the massively talented Ankit Love and Egija Zviedre. It was shot on location in Barcelona, Spain!  http://www.ankitlove.com

Wednesday, January 2, 2013

Gig Alert: On The Fifty @ Brooklyn Bowl This Saturday 1/5


Via On The Fifty's Facebook page:

Hey everyone,

Coming off a great show with Badfish last weekend at Best Buy Theater. We are given another great opportunity to open for them again at the Brooklyn Bowl in Williamsburg on January 5th, 2013. Tickets are only $10 for the show so we hope everyone can come out and support just like last time.

Doors open at 6pm, and the show starts at 8pm. We are the first band on this time around so we need everyone to get there early.

Message the band for tickets or order them HERE!