CHROMEO: Momma's Boy

Another odd single, this time from Montreal electro-funksters Chromeo. The electric piano is in full deployment with Dave 1's smooth pop vocals and spritey lyrics. The eighties are an undying and suprisingly vital pop zombie. Animated video directed by Stephane Manel with artists David Devaux, Richar Mvogo and Stephane Manel. Watch the music video (qt).

GALACTIC: Hustle Up

New Orleans soul funk outfit blow your mind with a raptastic collaboration of fresh live jams with battle MCs. This track features the microphone chatter of hip hop aggitator Boots Riley and enlists the visual chops of Ron Winter. If I'm not stoned, I'm pretty sure thats a pterodactyl cook and a couple of swan headed ladies... Watch the music video (qt).

CHROMEO: Bonafide Lovin'

Good times party duo Chromeo continue to bring back eighties inspired electrofunk with a third single from their sophamore release, Fancy Footwork. I was fortunate enough to catch the twosome as they brought the house down recently at the Bowery Ballroom. It absolutely blows my mind the Dave1 (aka David Macklovitch) is currently a Ph.D. candidate at Columbia university. Bonafide brilliant. This video is a riff off the iconic Money For Nothing Dire Straits video, reinterpreted by director Nima Nourizadeh. Watch the music video (qt).

SPEKTRUM: Kinda New (We All Live And Die)

The original track gets a killer remix and release in 2007 by Dirty South. Dazzling neon animations courtesy of Blinkin LAB. This track sharpens the Spektrum sound of 80's inspired electronica funk to a jagged, razor etched sheen to satisfy the South Beach sparkle crowd as well as the assymetricals of Williamsburg. I'm en route back from Brasil. See you soon! Watch the music video (qt).

MARK RONSON: Oh My God

Believe it or not, Who Framed Roger Rabbit is now almost 20 years old. Holy Bejebus that means I'm getting old. And as all self respecting cartoon-slash-live-action pop film deserve, Mark Ronson's latest single pays tribute is music video form. Enlisting the directorial skills of Nima Nourizadeh and the vocal skills of potty mouth pop princess Lily Allen, Mark funkafies the Kaiser Chiefs punk anthem. Ironically, Lily plays the cartoon temptress while the Kaisers make the cameo. Watch the music video (qt).

ALI LOVE: Secret Sunday Lover

As featured on the latest Chemical Brothers track, the world is ready for a little oversaturation burn on Mr. Ali Love. The London based electro funkster brings some groovy pop hooks to the table on his debut solo single, and director Ben Ib drops some serious science fiction on this hypercolour video. Drawing inspiration from classic retro futurist properties such as Logan's Run and Battlestar Galactica, this groovy little video is sure to please the geek set. Watch the music video (qt).

MARK RONSON: Stop Me

British born, New York based deejay and producer Mark Ronson collects a high-profile celebrity collaborated album of cover versions in his signature soul funk style. Enlisting everyone from bad girl lush Amy Winehouse, ambisexual Robbie Williams, mouthy cutie Lily Allen, rockers Kasabian or California sunshiners Phantom Planet, to cleveryly interpret such modern charters as Toxic by Britney Spears, Just by Radiohead, or Oh my God by the Kaiser Chiefs. cleverly This is the first video takes on the Smiths original, with soul crooning vocals by Australian Daniel Merriweather. The video, directed by Scott Lyon, explores the life of sneakers with a mind of their own. Watch the music video (qt).

BUMBLEBEEZ: Dr. Love

This is one of the best new releases I have witnessed in a while. Dusty hip hop beats, a killer funk bassline, hip cats from down under, and a brilliant music video from director Tom Kuntz. Even if you're not a huge fan of hip hop, this video will have you enraptured long enough to get into the groove. The concept is simple: pimping homies strutting down the street with body art, gold chains, ski masks, eye patches, and tattoos all drawn on with Sharpies. So simple, so freaking cool. From the hottest Australian label on the planet, Modular. Watch the music video (qt).