Home movies from a family of youthful spectrums? Nah, a new video from San Fran's own Young Prisms, layering literal prisms and charming but practical special effects over their resounding psych-shoegaze. "Sugar" actually plays more like two songs. Halfway through a dreary, jangle-pop drawl, the song hits that upbeat and the vocals begin to drown in oceanic reverb, with the band's live performance as dichotomous as the song. Directed by Fred Velez and Jared Silbert, Jordan of the band's twin brother. (Weekly Tape Deck co-premiere)

MP3: Young Prisms: "Sugar"

Friends For Now is available now through Kanine.

Tags: video, young prisms

Posted by weeklytapedeck on 02/11/2011 at 10 a.m..

blog comments powered by Disqus
Most Liked All Time
Contributors
International Tapes Transparent
Visitation Rites 20 Jazz Funk Greats
Don't Die Wondering Friendship Bracelet
Get Off the Coast Gorilla vs Bear
Raven Sings the Blues Rose Quartz
The Decibel Tolls Weekly Tape Deck
Yours Truly
Features
Latest Mix
Zoned In
Out There
Send me your track
Contact Us