We’ve talked to you before about some of the key fashion statements in music videos, but MIA’s recent video, “Bad Girls” might be the most fashion forward of the year. The Fader pointed out some of their favorite co-star outfits, but we know that fashion and style isn’t only what you wear but how it’s worn. The confidence and attitude in the above video put half-steppers to shame. 

Our expert forecasters here at the Trendera office say that Dominant Legs is going to blow up on the indie scene. 

Love listening to music on YouTube? Hate the clunky interface and totally unrelated ”related videos”? Never fear, internet music addicts, Tubalr is here! Your friendly web app DJ, Tubalr allows you to effortlessly listen to a band’s or artist’s top YouTube videos without the ads/spam videos/inefficiency that YouTube can bring. Just type a band’s or artist’s name into the search box and select only or similar, and Tubalr will instantly serve up an excellently selected playlist of YouTube videos in its own sleek site. Perfect for parties and discovering music!

As music in 2012 gets more and more stripped down, Vancouver native Claire Boucher AKA Grimes is showing that even witch house is following in the trend. With a voice as different and enticing as Grimes’ it makes sense that she would strip everything down to some samples at a nice dance pace. 

Still a bit new to fame, Boucher released two albums in 2011 and we see 2012 as the time for the one woman show of Grimes to take off. Check out her most recently released song “Genesis” which we’ve had on heavy rotation at the Trendera office. Can’t wait to see what’s more to come from this incredibly talented workaholic. 

Grimes - Genesis by factmag

Sebastien Tellier may be known for his association to Daft Punk, but around the Trendera office he’s just known a Parisian musical genius. His 2008 album Sexuality still has influencers moving their feet on the dance floor and now the announcement of a 2012 album titled My God Is Blue will reenergize everyone until its release. 

FILED UNDER: HEARTSREVOLUTION

“Hello Baby!” is a timely reflection on the momentous events of the past year. Dynamic DJ duo HeartsRevolution’s video + song artfully combines footage from the Arab Spring and Occupy movements around the world with their new track. In typical Gen Y fashion, the ultimate message of the video is one of hope.

As headlines continue to declare unemployment, unstable currencies, and shrinking opportunities, Gen Y can’t help but remind, “it’s easy to forget it’s such a big beautiful world,” and “I promise it’ll be ok. We’re still on track.”

FILED UNDER: COACHELLA LINEUP

Have to say, not too impressed with the lineup, but what do you all think?

Blind Pilot’s music was discovered in my household for the first time this holiday, and their albums have been playing on a nonstop loop ever since. Yes, they have the same down-home hook as the Avett Brothers and Mumford and Sons, but the paired down sound still appeals and something in the harmonies are just captivating. Might be because- as one YouTube commenter put it:

His voice is the offspring of a three-way between melted butter, a mountain spring, and the down feathers of an angel. Overstating?

Filed Under: Reign Of Terror

We told you about the NYC duo Sleigh Bells back in 2010 as a band to keep an eye out for, and for all of us that felt the 11 tracks off “Treats”—which made you want to roll down all the windows and blow out your speakers—wasn’t enough, the wait for more is almost over. On February 14 Sleigh Bells is releasing their sophomore album, “Reign of Terror” (Mom +Pop) which looks to add more melody to the sample and noise heavy duo. The above video is a trailer for their new album, which we’re seeing a lot of bands put out lately to gain early buzz and expect to see that trend continue.  

A Trendera “One To Watch” music pick!

Filed Under: Well Branded

Scion Automotive has always done a great job of integrating themselves into the influencer scene in America by helping support (financially and creatively) the music scene. They recently created Scion AV where they host all the videos, music and magazines they produce and are even on their way to creating a music label. The support and relationships they have built with young influential consumers is not something they can quantify publicly but is felt strongly by young consumers in the music scene who count themselves Scion brand fans. 

Most recently they put out a video series following DJ/Producer Prince Paul across the country in a Scion car (duh) talking to different music scenes. In the above video they talk to LA local legends A Club Called Rhonda, which has arguably the best party in all of the entire country. Scion understands that in order to engage today’s young consumers you have to offer them something of a real value, and not something splattered with advertising. We tip our hats to Scion.

Want rappers boiled down to one phrase, a laugh and yes a “Brrr”?  The Rap Board is a new one-off website that does just that. Click on your favorite rappers face to hear their catch-phrase. With the simple design, clean interface and with the app coming out soon, we could see this going viral faster than a Diddy giggle.