NewNowNext music dispatch: Calvin Harris, Feist, Jay Brannan and more!

Calvin Harris

Every Friday our friend Colin over at NewNowNext tips us off to what's hot in popular music. Enjoy this family-sized dispatch to get you through the next week!

Video of the Week: Calvin Harris - “Acceptable in the 80s”

Apparently excessive hair gel wasn’t the only thing “acceptable in the ‘80s;” multi-purpose otter innards were all the rage too. Scottish songwriter Calvin Harris’ latest video, from his album I Created Disco, gets a little freaky - but what could you expect with a track title like that? Watch it after the break.

New Feist video – “I Feel It All”

If you were a fan of Feist’s previous two videos - with director Patrick Daughters - you’ll crumble for the sweet sincerity of her new fireworks foray.

Jay Brannan Makes Top 5 Folk Covers of Hip-Hop Songs

Who knew sweet, little gay singer Jay was “Straight Outta Compton,” yo? Find out why the Shortbus star earned his spot on this prestigious countdown.

New Video From The Kills - “Cheap and Cheerful”

“Cheerful?” Maybe not … but the new video from garage duo The Kills will have you talking – especially with the gigantic wigs, smeared mascara and vomit in the first three seconds.

Out singer/songwriter/actor/cutiepatootie Jay Brannan

Two Kylie Minogue Videos in the Works

Kylie Minogue’s latest album is all kinds of fierce, and she’s been hard at work on her two new music videos. We’ve got the buzz on the upcoming double-release from X.

Hot Chip Single – “Made in the Dark”

The title track from Hot Chip’s upcoming album is finally up and ready for listening. It’s not their typical makes-you-want-to-funky-dance fare, though, so get ready for something different.