Wow - Street Art Comes Alive in Luke Jackson's New Music Video

Wow, great song and a fantastic music video from Canada’s next biggest and brightest star, Luke Jackson. His new album has "Beatles-esque poppiness, unpredictable and catchy key changes, and a big, sentimental sound that drives an exceptional, distinctive style," as one review reads.
Luke Jackson: Goodbye London

Watch Coldplay's New Strawberry Swing video

Unfortunately, they don't allow you to embed it :-( but here's a link to where you can watch it on Coldplay's website. Although the label/band did not allow it to go viral, safe to say, it's pretty cool stuff created by visual artists Shynola. The film will be shown at ODEON cinemas across the UK from July 22nd, where it will be programmed in front of both Bruno and The Proposal.

Music Video Featuring a Montage of Fan’s Webcam Videos

The music video for “Hibi no Neiro” by Sour from their Water Flavor EP features a clever montage of webcam videos of their fans from around the world. Great way to both interact and engage with fans and use of new technology. I don't know if I particularly dig the music, but apparently lots of other people do. Via Laughingsquid.
 

Buzz Watch: My Mother's Red Hat w/Alicia Silverstone & Alanis Morissette

For all of you who thought that Funny or Die would die after Obama was elected President and all the political videos lost momentum, check out this parody of an indie movie starring Alicia Silverstone & Alanis Morissette. Right on.

My Mother's Red Hat w/Alicia Silverstone & Alanis Morissette from Alicia Silverstone

Exclusive Video of Michael Jackson's Hair On Fire in 1984 Pepsi Commercial

Usmagazine.com has exclusive, never-before-seen footage of Michael Jackson's Pepsi commercial accident, filmed in L.A.'s Shrine Auditorium on Jan. 27, 1984 (embedded above). On the sixth take, things went horribly wrong: The fireworks erupted too early, igniting Jackson's head in flames. Jackson is at first unaware he's on fire, and continues dancing. The resulting burns are, supposedly, what started his addiction to pain-killers. Talk about a video that will go viral. Poor guy.

Latte Art and Russian baristas

Latte Art is a style of pouring steamed milk into a shot of espresso that creates a pattern or design on the surface of the resulting latte. It can also be created or embellished by simply “drawing” in the top layer of foam, according to Wikipedia. Latte art is growing in popularity and now even Russian baristas can show their skills at pouring milk in a creative way, making designs on the tops of coffee drinks.

Canadians Find It Hip To Be Square In Social Media

The Nissan Cube has a, well, different appeal than many other cars on the market. In fact, it's not even branded as a car, but a "Mobile Device". So Nissan gave the green light for an innovative marketing campaign in Canada. They solicited entries about how to personify the car and spread the word about it from anyone who self-identified as “creative, hip, interesting or unique, including musicians, DJs, dancers, programmers, designers, bloggers, podcasters, poets, writers, storytellers and artists.” Entrants were narrowed down to 500 finalists, who used both online content and real-world chutzpah to muscle their way to the top 50 in order to win a car. That's right, they gave away 50 cars to the winner (which is smart marketing in itself, because there trendsetters will likely continue to spread the word)! The campaign began with a Twitter announcement and spread via word of mouth, nobody got to borrow a free car, and no “missions” were required. Read more in this Wired article and check out the car here.

Cool Retro iPhone Cover and Lenses

Check out this iPhone case from Factron that lets you attach a Fisheye lens to your iPhone Camera and give it a retro look. Makes sense for the new 3G S, bet you can shoot some cool video with the fisheye. There are also other lenses available including a Superwide lens and a Zoom lens, the case is available for about $200 and the lens are available from between $18 and $55.

She Wants Revenge at The Echo on Thursday

For those of you who are staying in town over Independence Day weekend, don't miss She Wants Revenge at The Echo. I'm going to try to make it for sure!