Video Kid

At this point in time, you've been living under a rock if you've never heard of Flight of the Conchords. Less famous, however, is the other work of FotC's Bret McKenzie as Video Kid (and a member of The Black Seeds, but that's a different story). Even though I feel a comparison of Video Kid to FotC is technically impossible, I feel it is a good place to start. It would be misleading to assume that the music is of a similar style simply because Bret is involved in creating music for both. Video Kid's music is more electronic, with strong reggae and funk influences and just a tad of hip-hop. At the same time, it is a mellow, indie sound. And the ultimate deciding factor- unlike FotC, it is not folk and comedy oriented. At the very least, Video Kid showcases Bret McKenzie's talent and versatility as a songwriter/musician. Hittin' up the V-section of my iTunes for the second time today, I give you DJz Girlfriend, Let Her Go, and CCTV.