Music Videos

"Strange Machines" Redding Hunter

Tue, 18 May 2010 14:19:28 EDT

Shot throughout Brooklyn over a 2 day span. The only money spent making this video was a couple subway fares and a few shots at the bar.Not famililar with Redding Hunter. You may know him better from Peter and Ze Wolf Owl. Check em out and tell em 99 dollar music videos sent ya! Directed By: Rob Czar Afterfx:Iain Browne Special Thanks 2: Milo,The Bushwick Country Club,Anthony,Meg,Shivonna,Corinne,Dejon,Barret,MikeyJ,Ryan,Erik and the city of Brooklyn for the backdrop.

Care Bears On Fire "Barbie Eat a Sandwich"

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 14:08:13 EST

This week we have break out artists Care Bears on Fire with an amazing animated music video from director Daisy Edwards. Made for the price of some sandwich meat and a couple magic markers, this could be the coolest 99 dollar music video yet !

"Good Life" Music Video with Paul Dateh and Ken Belcher

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 16:32:02 EDT

Shot with a handful of friends and 17 bucks. The Bui Brothers and 99 dollar music videos bring you the world premeire of Paul Dateh and Ken Belcher's "Good Life"

"All the Words You Can't Say" Laarks

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 18:04:22 EDT

This week, the world premiere video from Wisconsin based band Laarks. Directed by Justin Johnson this music video was made for about 59 bucks and was shot in a day and edited in a day. For more....check out the behind the scene to see how it was done.

"Dolla Billz" Keelay

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 13:23:28 EDT

This video directed and animated by Ben Ross and set to Keelays "Dolla Billz" was made for exactly 99 dollars. In which it was used to pay for an illegal copy of Flash 8 in order to animate it. Enjoy !

King Bee "Balls"

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 11:30:01 EDT

Shot for only 80 bucks this weeks viewer submitted video comes to us from the rockin Florida band known as King Bee.

qinhO "Mais de uma Janela"

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 11:30:01 EDT

This weeks music video comes to us from South American artist QinhO. Shot for 17 bucks, this videos concept is both simple and cheap but also incredibly clever and amazing.

Keelay "We've Got It Going On"

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 12:01:00 EDT

Take a trip out to Brookyn for this weeks 99 dollar music video. Set to the sounds of the artist Keelay. This music video was made for 82 bucks and shot in one night while painting the town red with friends.

Aaron King "You Don't Know What It Is"

Thu, 20 Aug 2009 13:12:09 EDT

This weeks video comes to us from british artist Aaron King. The video is awesome even though you don't know what it is.

Shinobi Ninja - STOP!

Thu, 30 Jul 2009 13:29:55 EDT

Shinobi Ninja hits the recording studio but comes out with a DIY party in a box for their song STOP! This song is from their mixtape, the Brooklyn to Babylon EP, which you can listen to here.Credits: Filmed, Produced and Edited by Shinobi Ninja

Scott Burns - The Frequency

Thu, 23 Jul 2009 14:17:34 EDT

Scott Burns - The Frequency Description- Australian MC Scott Burns channels his inner Christian Slater in an homage to the 90's classic movie Pump Up The Volume and gets on "The Frequency." This track was produced by Regal from The Wiseguys and is from Scott's debut album, Day 1. Credits: Video by Versus Media- Tanya Babic, Jason Sukadana, Brad Jarrett

Roche Limit - My Friend Ship

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 13:50:12 EDT

An exploration of Roche Limit’s “My Friend Ship” dives deep into the dream world created by the music in a surreal diorama. "My Friend Ship" was directed by one-man band Roche Limit aka Dave Righton and is from his new release "Sometimes We Must Change Shape," released May 5th, 2009. Credits: Directed and Animated by Dave Righton

Young Righchus and Max Berry - Ridin'

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 14:49:27 EDT

"Lights on, high beams," enter the land of Young Righchus and Max Berry. "Ridin'" is from "Witness the Future."Credits: Director/Editor-Taylor EngelConcept-Taylor and Blake Engel Producer and Line Producer- Dale FaganCinematograpy- Jonathan Bouknight, Josh BishopSteadicam / Camera Operator- Josh BishopProduction Deigner- Christine StahrFirst Assistant Director- Andrew SteppSecond Assistant Director- Daniel McCarter Choreographer, Costumer / Make-Up- Christine StahrVideo Assist / P2 Workflow / Assistant Editor- Andrew SteppGrips- Andrew Barton, Dale Fagan, Daniel McCarter, Christine Stahr, Andrew SteppProduction Assistants- Matthew Fitzpatrick, Jerell Lewis, Adrian Westandorph Caterer- Jan StahrTechnical Consultant- Frost WilkinsonDancers- Desiree Murphy, Jessica Todd, Hillary ZondlakTalent- Young Righchus, Max Berry, Ethan Engel, Lashaunda Grant, Tiffany Greer, Carl Rivers Jr., Nicole Lee, Jerell Lewis, Caitlin McNamara, Britney Orr, Jermaine Pickney, Christine Stahr, Alli Smith Location provided by Joe Jacobson, The Warehouse

Dutchess - White Piano

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 12:00:00 EDT

A night in Brooklyn from the perspective of a wanderer's shoes is the scene for this stop motion music video from Brooklyn band Dutchess, directed by Timothy McConville. "White Piano" is available for free download from RCRD LBL. Director: Tim McConville Editor: Jeremy Cohen

Hoarsebox - Rosey

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 12:00:00 EDT

Dance, sing and slap your computers with joy as you watch this high energy jam from Hoarsebox in the Mad Dog Digital directed music video for "Rosey." The song is from Hoarsebox's May 2008 release Cuckooland from Roseland Music. Credits: Director: David Jackson Asst. Director: Eric Sexton Band: Hoarsebox

Savoir Adore - MERP Season One Finale

Thu, 14 May 2009 12:00:00 EDT

Using their newly discovered magic skills, along with the magic of Pixilation, Savoir Adore dance, sing, and even fly in their upcoming single "MERP." MERP is from Savoir Adore's upcoming album In the Wooded Forest, to be released by Cantora Records summer 2009.Thanks to everyone involved in Season One, we are currently working on Season Two of $99 Music Videos. If you'd like to be involved please email us at rockout@99dollarmusicvideos.com Credits:Executive Producers: Jack Ferry & Melissa SchneiderDirector and Editor: Matthew SemelDirector of Photography: Miguel Drake-McLaughlinSpecial Thanks:Jan HammerFrench Horn RebellionCantora Records

Scream Hello - Goodbye (New Brunswick) and Thanks for All the Broken Windshields

Thu, 07 May 2009 12:00:00 EDT

Scream Hello prove, once again, to be the hardest rock and rollers to have ever rocked. And they have the hair, food stains, and pocket protectors to prove it. "Goodbye (New Brunswick) and Thanks for All the Broken Windshields" is from Scream Hello's upcoming release "...The Rest of."Credits:Executive Producers: Jack Ferry and Melissa SchneiderDirector, DP, Editor: James SpruillProducers: Scream HelloAC: Scott WaringSpecial Thanks:Scream HelloKathleen GraceKit Pennebaker

Neil Halstead - Elevenses

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 12:00:00 EDT

A lovelorn ghost seeking companionship receives solid advice from a mysterious waiter at a cafe. "Elevenses" is from Neil's second solo record "Oh! Mighty Engine," released by Brushfire Records.Credits:Executive Producers: Jack Ferry and Melissa SchneiderDirector, DP, and Editor: Christopher PiazzaProducer: Sara BlakeSpecial Effects and Costumes: Jayel DracoActors: Pamela Bell, Tielor McBride, Jayel DracoSpecial Thanks:Josh Nicotra at Brushfire RecordsJustin ReidJames at Sound FixChris and Sam at Nita NitaJoe's PubApril BuchertEveryone who came out to Nita Nita

Mixel Pixel - Monster Manual

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 12:00:00 EDT

Mixel Pixel and Dan Meth take you on a wild ride through the D&D Monster Manual. This is Mixel Pixel's internet debut of "Monster Manual," an unreleased track off their up coming album The Mall.Credits:Executive Producers: Jack Ferry and Melissa SchneiderDirected, animated and edited by: Dan MethMusic by: Mixel PixelSpecial Thanks:Mixel PixelRob CorradettiWizards on The Coast, IncBrian GucciardoMonster Manual is registered trademark of Wizards on The Coast, Inc.

Project Jenny, Project Jan - Junk

Thu, 16 Apr 2009 09:00:00 EDT

Modern dancers, pop-up ads, and spilt milk -- the spiders in the head of Project Jenny, Project Jan in "Junk." Out April 14th, 2009, "Junk" is off The Colors EP and will be released by Might Records.Credits:Executive Producers: Jack Ferry and Melissa SchneiderDirector and Producer: Kathleen GraceDirector of Photography: Kit PennebakerEditor: Sherng-Lee HuangChoreographer: Matthew NeffCostume Design: Rob Czar, Corinne LeighDancers: Adriene Couvillion, Sheena DiMatteo, Lyndsey Makovsky, Joanna Richardson, Sarah Singer, Alexandra SmithProduction Assistant: Jacob OlsonSpecial Thanks:Bushwick StarrMichael YuRob Czar, Corinne Leigh

Lowry - Whiskey

Thu, 09 Apr 2009 09:00:00 EDT

A deconstruction of a doomed relationship, as Lowry performs Whiskey. Whiskey is from Lowry's latest album, Love Is Dead, out Fall of 2008 on Engine Room Recordings.Credits:Executive Producers: Jack Ferry and Melissa SchneiderDirector and Producer: Kathleen GraceDirector of Photography: Kit PennebakerEditor: Kevin ChapadosProduction and Costume Design: Jessica TrejosActors: Emily Kinney and Vincent MaderoSpecial Thanks:Tyler RibbleShawn DempewolffTommy WilsonRebecca Lando

Frances - Cold Water

Thu, 02 Apr 2009 09:00:00 EDT

Simultaneous split-screen performances of Cold Water by Frances. Cold Water is from Frances' debut full-length, All The While, out October 2008 from Gigantic Music.Credits:Director: Sherng-Lee HuangProducer and DP: Ray MachucaProducer and Editor: Phelps HarmonAssistant Director: McLean GordonSpecial Thanks:Morgan Z WhirledgePablo Lopez-DouzoglouKathleen Grace

Franklin for Short - Fast & Soft

Thu, 26 Mar 2009 12:00:00 EDT

A performance video of the band playing inside an ice chest, tumbling in the Pacific ocean waves. "Fast & Soft" is from the album "Swell" by Franklin for Short, released in the spring of 2008 on Beehouse Records.Credits:Executive Producers: Jack Ferry and Melissa SchneiderDirector, DP, Producer & Editor: James SpruillAC: Kenny Paddock Jr.Special Thanks:Phil SpruillFranklin for Short

Jeffrey Lewis & The Junkyard - To Be Objectified

Thu, 12 Mar 2009 11:13:22 EDT

Musician and illustrator Jeffrey Lewis constructs a time lapse, large scale illustration, while his performance is rotoscoped into a comic book cartoon, all his own. "To Be Objectified" is from the album " 'Em Are I'" by Jeffrey Lewis & The Junkyard, set to be released in the US May of 2009 on Rough Trade Records.Credits:Director and Editor: Jack FerryProducer: Melissa SchneiderDirector of Photography: Kit PennebakerOriginal Artwork: Jeffrey LewisSpecial Thanks:Rebecca ArndtBrian SchwartzSteve Knutson at Rough TradeInstructables (for using TI-83 as intervalometer)

Plushgun - Let Me Kiss You Now (And I'll Fade Away)

Thu, 05 Mar 2009 13:16:39 EST

A crush, an altercation, and late-night heartache, the premiere $99 music video for Let Me Kiss You Now (And I'll Fade Away) by Plushgun is a reenactment of the crowded, late-night bar scene where that the band first wrote the song. For this track and more, check Plushgun's debut album, Pins & Panzers, which is now available on Tommy Boy Records.Executive Producers: Jack Ferry and Melissa SchneiderDirector, DP, and Editor: Anna VeselicCo-Producers: Raffaele Passerini, Oikos Films LLCSpecial Thanks:Chad GoonanMike Worthington & Rosie Lopez at Tommy BoyMama's BarKareem Rogers MikeTate NovaIsabelle DunganAll of our friends

Via Audio - Modern Day Saint

Thu, 26 Feb 2009 10:14:22 EST

Streaky photos and notebook doodlings combine in this animated music video for Modern Day Saint by Via Audio. "Modern Day Saint," is from Via Audio's debut release, saysomethingsaysomethingsaysomething, which was produced in collaboration with Spoon's Jim Eno and released by SideCho Records.If you're in the New York City area, come see Via Audio live on March 1 at The Bell House.Executive Producers: Jack Ferry and Melissa SchneiderDirected, Photographed, and Animated By Dan MethSpecial ThanksVia AudioJames Cho – SideCho RecordsCaleb Palma and Bob AndrewsCliff Clifford

La Strada - The Sun Song

Wed, 18 Feb 2009 15:52:44 EST

La Strada's music video for "The Sun Song" is a visual allegory of the band's sound, its roots in Europe but with a style that is quintessentially New York. "The Sun Song," from La Strada's self-titled EP, is set to be released February 24, 2009, on Ernest Jenning Record Co.See how this video was made for just $99. If you're in the NY area, come join us at La Strada's CD release party on Thursday, March 5 at Music Hall of Williamsburg.Director and Editor: Jack FerryProducer: Melissa SchneiderDirector of Photography: Kit Pennebaker Special Thanks:Peter D'Angelo and Gandhar Savur Ernest Jenning Record Co. Kathryn Musilek Shark Party Media Kai Gross Rebecca Arndt Rebecca Lando