In this new video, Charli XCX challenges the world. I’m proud to say that Charli XCX and I both walk through airports with the same defiant attitude. Of course, I’m making an effort to start walking with a little less attitude, if just because my attitude often seems to result in me spraining my ankle.
Anyway, where was I? Oh yeah — cool video!
Enjoy!
As I point out every January, these are my ten favorite songs of the previous year. Other people who have written for TSL over the years may have very different favorite songs of the year. In fact, check out Necromoonyeti’s list of his 35 top albums!
Anyway, here are my ten favorite songs of the previous year. For the most part, my musical tastes tend to run the gamut from EDM to More EDM. That said, I think there’s perhaps a bit of variety to this year’s list as opposed to previous years. Or maybe not. Who knows? I’m typing this up at one in the morning so, to be honest, I’m lucky that I can even keep straight which year I’m writing about.
Also be sure to check out my favorite songs of (deep breath) 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, and 2011!
10. My Mind and Me by Selena Gomez
9. Beg For You by Charli XCX, feat. Rina Sawayama
8. Compliance by Muse
7. When I’m Gone by Alesso and Katy Perry
6. Let Somebody Go by Coldplay and Selena Gomez
5. One More Time by Armin van Buuren feat. Maia Wright
4. Kill or Be Killed by Muse
3. Limitless by Martin Garrix & Mesto
2. Lost Track by HAIM
1. Monica Lewinsky by Upsahl
Lisa Marie’s 2022 In Review:
It’s nice to see Charli XCX getting the attention that she deserves.
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This music video is dedicated to everyone celebrating Spring Break over the next two weeks.
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Needless to say, I support this message. All rules should be broken.
Also, the top of a school bus apparently makes for a good performance space. Actually, the same thing can probably be said of all buses in general. If you’ll remember the classic film Degrassi Goes Hollywood, Studz ended up performing on top of a bus and really impressing Kevin Smith. As anyone who watched Degrassi can tell you, Studz was actually a pretty sucky band that only had about three songs (one of which was that terrible House Arrest song) so obviously it was not the band’s sound that won Kevin Smith’s attention. Instead, it was all about the fact that they were standing on top of a bus….
At least, that’s the way I remember it. It’s been a while since I watched the movie. They could have been standing on a van, to be honest. Or maybe they were on one of those boats that got jammed up in the Suez Canal last year. I don’t quite remember. I probably need to watch Degrassi Goes Hollywood again, both for the bus performance and the Ellie/Craig scenes. Perhaps that’s what we should all do this week. Canada needs the love, eh?
Anyway, break the rules. I’m going to start by parking wherever I feel like parking. Take that, parking police!
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Because a full list of credits was listed in this video’s YouTube description, it only seems appropriate to list them here. Here is who worked on the latest music video fro Charli XCX:
Directors: Imogene Strauss, Luke Orlando, Terrence O’Connor
Writers: Benito Skinner, Terrence O’Connor
Producer: JJ House
Co-Producer: Pedro Bringas
DoP: Pedro Bringas
Choreographer: Nathan Kim Visual
Synthesist + VHS Cam: Clayton McCracken
Wardrobe Stylist: Chris Horan
Wardrobe Assistant: Lauren Jeworski
Key Makeup: Amy Galibut
Key Makeup: Lily Keys
Hairstylist: Fitch Lunar
Hairstylist: Sami Knight
Manicurist: Mel Shengaris
Gaffer: Harrison Wong
Lighting Designer: Morgan Embry
Grip: Grace Cannon
Steadicam Op: Nick Serabyn
Cam Op: Grace Cannon
Cam Op: Harrison Wong
1st AC: Fido Wu
2nd AC: Brielle Steele
Production Designers: Hugh Zeigler, Daniel Lane (NuCalifornia)
Lead Person: Chi Chi Draving
Scenic: Daniel Payavis
Set Dresser: Will Clayton
Set Dresser: Jen Ziel
Sound Mixer: Mario Torres
Editor: Cal Laird
Assistant Editor: Nicole Remijio
Colorist: Lindsey Mazur
PA: Lindsay De May
PA: Danny Cron
Location Manager: Lee Duck
Charli XCX Management: Sam Pringle, Twiggy Rowley, Brandon Creed, Zoe Gitter
Charli XCX Creative Director: Imogene Strauss
Production Company: West of 20
Film Location: Night Light Studios
Titles: Collin Fletcher
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With the world’s eyes currently on Tokyo and the Summer Olympics, it only seems appropriate that today’s music video of the day should be one that was filmed in Tokyo. In SuperLove, Charli XCX explores Japan’s capital. This video was directed by Ryan Andrews, who was also responsible for directing several other music videos for Charli XCX, as well as directing the 2012 horror film, Elfie Hopkins.
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I don’t swim and I have a morbid fear of drowning but I still absolutely love jet skis. I’ve only been on one a handful of times and every time I was the passenger as opposed to the driver but still, it was a blast. Of course, I was scared senseless the whole time but still. It’s kind of like riding a motorcycle, except you’re in the water and you can pretend like you’re in a movie or something. As this video shows, jet skis are very cinematic.
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When I watch this video, I immediately think of despair.
The sleazy motels. The empty swimming pools. The landscape of endless emptiness. It’s all very American and yet it’s also a world that’s inspired some of the greatest American films ever made. Just look at some of the shots and tell me that you don’t see the spirits of Harry Dean Stanton and Dennis Hopper hanging around in the background. There’s a beauty in the ugliness of it all.
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I imagine I’ll be up and listening to this song at 5 in the morning. As for the video, I always love these sort of post-apocalyptic warehouse-style music videos.
Enjoy!
Through the Shattered Lens 