Is This Just Fantasy?

With a Jason Segal helmed Muppets movie in the near future, and my undying love for all things Muppets, this production by Kermit and the gang was a very pleasant surprise. I generally do not watch the new, hip Youtube vides (what the hell is Kittens inspired by Kittens?), but this one made me very happy and was classic Muppets. Enjoy!

New Vampire Weekend Video- Cousins

I originally didn't want to hear anything from the new Vampire Weekend album, Contra. Vampire Weekend was the IT band last January when their self-titled debut came out (which I love/loved), but I'm a bit apprehensive of the potential dreaded sophomore slump. While I haven't heard anything besides the song "Horchata" they released last month as a free download and their first single, "Cousins," I am pleased to say I think I will love this album too. That being said, Ezra Koenig and the rest of the VW boys just released the video of Cousins (thanks, Stereogum for the heads-up). The song sounds like classic Vampire Weekend, catchy and infectous, and the video is a fun, self-satirical view of themselves.

Contra comes out January 12,2010 on XL Records.