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Videos of the Day – week of 3/28/16

3/28 – We’re pretty sure this new Mystery Jets video (above) is the 1st to be done atop an abandoned oil rig??

3/29 – Jake Bugg has a kind of UFC-vibe to his new video…look for his 3rd album out 6/17

3/30 – Primal Scream has a new album out this month, feat. Haim & on this track, Sky Ferreira…

3/31 – Sturgill Simpson’s new album is due 4/15 & features this unique take on Nirvana’s “In Bloom”…listen for 3 little words added to the chorus, not to mention the complete sonic re-vamp of a song you’ve probably heard a few (dozen) times since 1991!

4/1 – no foolin’ – a bunch of all-star indie rockers came out of the woodwork to pay tribute to The Grateful Dead!  It’s a 5-cd set due in May to benefit the Red Hot Organization & curated by the Dessner brothers of The National.  Here’s The War on Drugs’ contribution to Day Of The Dead

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