Unlike his little sister, Willow, who burst onto the music scene with hair-whipping attitude, Jaden Smith – or simply, Jaden – has opted for a more laid-back approach for his latest track, “Hello.” Less chipper than his father Will’s 1990s offerings, Jaden rides [...]

Songstress meets songbird in L.A.-based collection Wren‘s video contribution for FW13, featuring singer-songwriter Joanna Newsom as its main star. The hum of Newsom’s harp and the delicate husk of her vocals combine to beautiful, poignant effect in this rendition of [...]

A melodramatic anthem certainly deserves to be paired with a sensational music video, and that’s exactly what we get courtesy of our beloved Yeah Yeah Yeahs. In this Megaforce-directed clip, we follow the sexually deviant escapades of model/actress Lily Cole [...]

You see me unraveling I know the difference this time You pull me in, you pull me out I’m deserving Muhammad Ali once said, “I know where I’m going and I know the truth, and I don’t have to be [...]

Don’t let the name fool you, Deptford Goth isn’t the name of a dark rock/metal band, it is actually the moniker of a solo music maker based in south London (Peckham, not Deptford), whose songs fall somewhere between the sounds [...]

If you’ve yet to meet L.A. singer Banks, her new video for “Fall Over” will be quite an inviting introduction. Dark synths on top of heady downtempo beats yield a very U.K. feel for this Americana. The Dylan Knight directed [...]

London-based duo AlunaGeorge have gone from strength to strength this year. With a new album on the way, anticipation is rising for what could be one of the most exciting musical releases of 2013. It was therefore great news to [...]

When you listen back to some of the most highly regarded music in history, there seems to be a simple formula. More often than not, the tracks are written by great songwriters and performed by musically talented groups or individuals. [...]

Though not quite as gripping as the moves from “Lotus Flower,” one cannot pass up the opportunity to absorb the interpretive dances of Thom Yorke. In the first video from AMOK, the new album from the don’t-call-it-a-supergroup Atoms For Peace, [...]

The always lovely Jessie Ware has given us a new little gem in the way of an acoustic performance of Bobby Caldwell’s “What You Won’t Do for Love” — a seemingly perfect fit for the humble soul singer. “I was [...]

Set up in a post-industrialized warehouse ourselves, we know all about finding an abandoned room and skanking to house beats during a work shift. For their U.K. chart-topping hit, “White Noise,” Disclosure and AlunaGeorge take us to the birthplace of [...]

In their latest collaboration, PRIESTESS NYC creator Cody Ross and multi-media mavericks Brittany Kubat and Charles Billot explore the different transformations that occur in the relation between space, perception, fashion and cinema. The threesome transport the viewer into a wondrous [...]

Last week we debuted the new single from Haim, and today we’ve got an accompanying video to match. Never ones to take themselves too seriously, this time the girls bring their matching Haim jackets and awesomely awkward dance moves to [...]

Last week we were introduced Azekel, and today the Nigerian-born East Londoner has dropped his first video for the single “That Feeling.” The minimalist imagery fits quite nicely with the downtempo melancholy of the track. No surprise there. When we [...]

Mumford & Sons might have won the Grammy for Album of the Year, but we believe in a group that could possibly give the British act a run for their money. Seattle four-piece Ivan & Alyosha are “one of 15 [...]

After growing exhausted of on-the-go promos, Beach House decided to take a different route to support their latest album, Bloom, and upcoming tour. Instead of going the usual route of live sessions, radio tapings, photo shoots, the band decided to [...]

We have just two songs and two videos for the ever-mysterious Rhye. Essentially nothing is known about the duo other than that there could be some sort of L.A.-Berlin connection. One might even venture to guess that Sade herself is [...]

In her new documentary, director Emily Kai Bock hits the streets of New York with some of the hottest underground hip-hop talent du jour. “Spit Gold Under An Empire” features up-and-comers like Angel Haze, Mykki Blanco, CJ Fly and The [...]

Explorative sounds and imagery color the debut music video from the relatively unknown Sivu, a 24 year-old out of Cambridge, U.K. The track immediately struck me as a reminder of An Awesome Wave by alt-J, one of our favorite records of [...]

True to their name, Swedish electronic duo the Knife are back with the gritty, smarting video for “Full of Fire,” a song off their forthcoming album Shaking The Habitual. A short film by Stockholm /Berlin-based filmmaker Marit Österberg, the “Full of [...]

London-based animator, Steve Cutts, explores a dark theme via a blithe medium in his short, Man. The monochromatic animation packs 500,000 years of our effects on the natural world into a three minute video both menacing and accurate. Man follows [...]

Has the recent spate of cold weather given you kaleidoscope visions of floating away to a summer daze? If that might be the case, then this new clip from Pacific Air will have you seeing stars.  I would crawl out [...]

The Interwebz phenomenon that is the animated GIF has now penetrated the world of music videos courtesy of Grizzly Bear. And with that, it seems only appropriate that the band debuted their new clip for “Gun-Shy” on Tumblr. “The idea [...]

Less music video, more video art, “Hawk Wind” by Semya – the new alias for Baltimore-native Alex Deranian – comes from the newly released Dual Form, a compilation from Stones Throw and Leaving Records. What starts as rather soothing backdrop, [...]

We’re big fans of SBTRKT at The WILD. Whether it’s fantastic DJ mixes, live sessions, remixes or solo work, Aaron Jerome and his on-stage collaborator, Sampha can do no wrong by us. It is for this reason that news of [...]

Welcome to Astro’s The Dance Clubb. This venue seems like the place to go, if you’re looking for fun times in Americus, Georgia. Astro’s doesn’t look particularly flashy and may not be on the international clubbers’ map, but the patrons [...]

Until The Ribbon Breaks keeps a pretty low profile online with only one track posted. Sometimes less is more. This semi-anonymous producer out of Cardiff, Britain scored a verse from Mr. MFN eXquire on “Pressure,” a song that boasts deep [...]

Natasha Khan gave us the holiday gift of a new Bat For Lashes video, and we couldn’t forget about it. The track, “A Wall,” comes from her fantastic A Haunted Man, an album that was on just about every respectable [...]

London-based DJ, Benji B, has been hosting a late night show on BBC Radio One and its sister station, 1xtra, for more than 10 years. The show is consistent in its presentation of some of the best contemporary grime, hip-hop, [...]

Photo by Phil Sharp Undoubtedly one of the most anticipated albums of 2013 will be AlunaGeorge‘s debut LP. We’ve been spinning their handful of singles on repeat over the last year, and cannot get enough. In fact, the U.K. duo [...]

With the endless silliness of our pop culture and politics, it is always useful to take a step back to recognize our place in the universe. Brad Goldpaint did just this with his stunning time-lapse photo/video project, “In Plain Sight.” [...]

Here we have a lovely highlight from Lucy Michelle and the Velvet Lapelles’ newest album HEAT, released in May. “Million Things” follows the overall tone of the record, which showcases the band’s eclectic musical style, creating a brilliant wash of organic [...]

Our very fantastic friends, Britt & Charles, have shared this little holiday treat with us, and we wanted to give you a peek! From all of us here, thank you for being a part of our global family. Stay WILD. [...]

French electro powerhouse, Kavinsky, is probably best known for his addition to the sublime Drive movie soundtrack, namely the track “Nightcall.” Since 2005, he has been creating his own brand of synth-heavy electro-house that is inspired by movie soundtracks of [...]

  For a bit of consolation that the Gatsby movie release date was pushed to May of next year, here is a brand new extended trailer to hold you over. If Baz Luhrmann can match half of the magic of [...]

It’s safe to say that musically, 2012 was a pretty diverse year. From the continued hip-hop resurgence bolstered by artists such as A$AP Rocky and Kendrick Lamar, to the chart-dominance of dance acts including Skrillex, Swedish House Mafia and David [...]

Subversive social commentary on our self-medicated-never-satisfied culture — and a hot jam to boot. The new clip from YACHT, in collaboration with ADHD, in part calls out our vices, while at the same time devilishly invites us to join the [...]

Le1f is definitely as edgy as Mykki Blanco and Zebra Katz but it is so unfair to compare them at all, since each has a different sassy approach to Rap and Hip-Hop. Le1f placed himself at the forefront of this [...]

When it comes to pop, you cannot fault Sweden’s musical credibility. The Nordic nation has produced an abundance of international pop sensations; from ABBA and Ace of Base, to Robyn and Roxette. Now, Swedish-Australian act, Kate Boy are hoping to [...]

Abel Tesfaye, better known as The Weeknd, is back with another cracker of a music video. The self-directed clip for “The Zone” blends the dark and moody aesthetics of his previous offerings, with striking and unexpected pops of vivid color. [...]

If music videos that are bold and full of impact float your boat, then look no further than The Spaceape’s “On the Run.” The Hiroo Tanaka-produced clip is a great example of how simple, well-executed photography can trump any expensive [...]

WILD favorite, Gilbere Forte’s “Pray” has just received a video treatment and it’s a real knockout. The track comes from a short-film due out in 2013, and if this video is anything to go by, it’s going to be an [...]

Black & white; minimalists in sight and sound; neo-R&B — these are the things the things that we like. Lulu James’ new track “Be Safe” pairs soulful lyrics underscored by downtempo electro beats, and the accompanying clip completes the mood. [...]

According to his bio, Homeboy Sandman is a musician from Queens, New York who is signed to Stones Throw and is pretty prolific when it comes to musical output. In the last five years he has released four albums, a [...]

Multi-talented solo artist, The Child of Lov has just dropped the video for his debut single “Heal,” which is a funky little number that effectively displays the breadth of his musical talent. So far, the twenty-something musician has managed to [...]

Hip-hop has been a divided genre for quite some time, but in the last few years there’s been a general shift away from deeper subjects, in favor of materialistic lyrics with some witty catchphrases thrown in for good measure. The [...]

Fans of James Blake’s solo work will be familiar with his stripped down production, heavy basslines and delicate vocals on tracks like “Limit To Your Love,” or “Unluck.” Many people admire Blake’s experimentalism and the way he structures his songs. [...]

After the release of the sublime short film, Until the Quiet Comes, a couple of weeks ago, Flying Lotus is back with another taster from his forthcoming album. This time it’s a more conventional audio/visual offering in the form of “Putty Boy Strut.” [...]

Australia has produced a wealth of music talent. The nation’s artists have brought great musical diversity, with acts ranging from Kylie Minogue and Olivia Newton-John, to INXS, Crowded House and The Avalanches. It’s hard to pinpoint a specific “Australian” sound, [...]

Watching a painter work can becoming hypnotizing, a series of spontaneous yet precise movements not unlike a dance. Decisions are made with each stroke but unlike a dancer, you can see the gestures that came before. As the first commissioned artist at BAM’s new Fisher space in Fort Greene, [...]