Pop some Dramamine and check out the Black Eyed Peas’ über-futuristic, dizzying video for “The Time (Dirty Bit)” here.
South by Southwest has announced the second batch of performers for the annual Austin, Texas blowout, which takes place in March. Among the 95 confirmed acts: Kanye-approved blue-eyed soul act Francis & the Lights, Dinosaur Jr.‘s J Mascis, British twee-pop band Noah and the Whale, the Jack White-touted songwriter Pujol, and rootsy alt-rockers Alberta Cross. Check out the new SXSW lineup additions here.
British post-punk icons Wire will tour the U.S. next year to promote their forthcoming album, Red Barked Tree. The tour kicks off April 1 in Toronto, ON and wraps April 12 in Portland, OR. [NME]
Hear A-Trak’s heavy disco remix of Robyn’s hot new single “Indestructible” here.
Check out John Legend and the Roots collaborating for a cover of Arcade Fire’s epic “Wake Up” here.