Introducing Village Echoes

The most inspiring and unique bands are not the ones where musicians with identical musical tastes come together and just try to copy their shared inspirations. Rather, the best product comes from artists with a wide range of diversity in their influences, and each one bringing their own contribution to the musical equation. Sydney, Australia’s Village Echoes is the latter and this intricate rock trio has managed to create in their short time together a sound that will appeal to fans of everything from Bloc Party to Jimmy Eat World to Minus The Bear.

Village Echoes was born in Autumn of 2013 and quickly produced their debut EP Evolve, with optimizes their drive for diversity and desire not to become one dimensional. The AU Review notes that the band works with “weaving soundscapes mixed with a healthy dose of indie rock” and they noted that this young band has “a very mature sound.” Listening to Evolve and the sheer size of their sound, it’s sometimes difficult to remember that this band only consists of three members, Alex Almasi on vocals and guitar, Steve Parfitt on bass, and James Pounsett on drums.

Their standout track is “The Bike,” which is a thinly veiled kiss off about trading up for a new “bike” but then quickly realizing that this new toy isn’t as glamorous as they thought and that the pretty basket and seat are really just built for show, and not the durable kind you’d like to call your own. For the video for “The Bike” the band stays true to their simple approach and features themselves performing in front of a stark white background. Each member gets ample face time and is the perfect introduction to the band. The narrative follows a young lady who is out and about on her brand new bike, and while she is enjoying the ride on her new bike, she’s ultimately searching for something else. Will she find what she’s looking for or will her chase be futile? Check out the video to find out!

Introducing Duquette Johnston

Roots-focused Americana music has come back onto the scene with a strong ferocity, but while others seek the past for inspiration, Duquette Johnston emerges with this balance already infused. With his upcoming album Rabbit Runs A Destiny en route, his latest video and single recreates those roots. 

HIP Video Promo is pleased to introduce “Dancing Song.”

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The Dead Daisies are back with a live performance that will rock your socks off!

HIP Video Promo is pleased to once again work with this super group of rock and roll personalities on their no frills new video for the standout track “Washington.”

It was at the sold out show at the o2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire in London that director Phil Poole shows us just how rock and roll The Dead Daisies music really is in this captivating video. Every element of the live show is captured, from the backstage camaraderie, the soundcheck, and most importantly the killer live show. Images of the crowd bring to this live performance to life, and The Dead Daisies have an undeniably high energy throughout the entirety of the clip, showing us once again that there are few others that can match this level of showmanship. “Washington” is a song that excites rockers from every walk of life and this video is the perfect visual encapsulation of that feeling!

Watch: P-IC "Walkin On The Moon"

With inspiration from the golden era of fun and fresh hip hop from the 90′s, Indianapolis rap group P-IC is creating its own style of hip-hop. Based on honest and relatable lyrics and contagious hooks, their music is this year’s buzzworthy breakthrough for the hip-hop music scene. Have a look for yourself as HIP Video Promo introduces his latest clip, “Walkin on the Moon.”

The group is made up of UG, who was originally born in Uganda, and IC from Chicago, Illinois. UG and IC met playing college football and decided to leave their scholarships to pursue music. P-IC has had success doing shows regionally and nationally as well as opening up for The Game, Wiz Khalifa, Juicy J, Smoke Dza, Big Krit, Joey Badass/Pro era and Wale. They also have had the chance to be apart of the Smokers Club Tour while performing Smoke Dzas money down feat them, as well as performing at SXSW in Austin Texas.

Brought to us by P-IC’s own Skywalkin Music Group, “Walkin on the Moon” is a music video that echoes times of the past, present, and future. The clip follows wandering souls pursuing the quest of gaining knowledge, success, and even fame, but for now is just trying to get by. Throughout the song, P-IC asks questions regarding life, love, and soul searching. This is a duo who clearly takes pride in doing the right thing for the people in their life and who aren’t afraid to look inside himself to ask the tough questions. “Walkin on the Moon,” directed by Jace, is a clip that will surely leave you wondering about the curiousness of life.

Watch: Primo "Pregame"

Primo is an indie project composed of two artist/producers/composers hailing from the culturally rich island nation of Dominican Republic. Described as the “true underdog” of pop music, Primo excites and entertains every type of music lover with their contagious demeanor and style. HIP Video Promo is excited to introduce their latest video clip, “Pregame.”

These two artistically driven talents are just trying to make it in the music industry, and they’re doing a damn fine job doing so. With no formal music training, Primo creates all of their energetic songs from scratch to make songs that are entirely raw and energetic. Their OCD-drive to make good songs, their funny sense of humor and creative videos has “mainstream future” written all over it.

With contagious tracks influenced by EDM sounds, hip-hop beats and classic pop, these producers have been winning the hearts of fans. Primo’s songs are sure to tear up any party and turn any normal get together into an epic rage! Check out “Pregame” for yourself to capture what the craze is all about with these non-stop partiers.

Video Premiere: Summertime Dropouts "1999"

Heads up pop/punk fans: Minneapolis rockers, Summertime Dropouts have dropped a new video for their friggin-fantastic new song, 1999, and trust me when I tell you that this song deserves a spot on your next mixtape. It's really tremendous. The crew here at HIP Video have had the song on repeat for days now. Check it out below, share and support these dudes!

Sanders Bohlke WINS mtvU The Freshmen Competition!

YOOOOOOOOOOOOOO. That's right!

Sanders Bohlke won last week's The Freshmen Competition and has secured a spot in regular rotation on mtvU with his most excellent music video for the unbelievably wonderful single, "Serious!" This dude seriously deserves the recognition - no pun intended. His debut album "Ghost Boy" is one of the best records to come out in years.

Thanks to everyone who voted. Let's keep this winning streak up.

STOKED again,

HIP Team