Single Selections: Oct. 18, 2011

Arkells - Bloodlines   3/5   iTunes


   Hamilton, ON's Arkells have dropped their latest, Michigan Left, with their track "Bloodlines" as iTunes Single of the Week. A pleasing jangly rock tune that's radio-ready and like cohorts Tokyo Police Club or Hey Rosetta!, Arkells seem destined for bigger and better things.

Video of the Week: Big Tree

                                                Big Tree - Storm King from Big Tree on Vimeo.

Big Tree - Storm King

   "Storm King" is a simple concept but one S.V. can't help but love. Running along asphalt, sand, a chalkboard, grass and down walls, the video slowly reveals feet walking in the grass, playing in the sand, paint running down the wall, and a skateboard rolling along the asphalt. It's all harmless enough and yet oddly hypnotic, when set to Big Tree's gorgeous indie pop tune.