The Download

Portland, Oregon, indie folksters the Decemberists have been so busy plugging their latest album that they’ve decided to outsource the music video responsibilities to its fanbase. At MTVu.com, you can download a green-screen version of The Crane Wife’s next single, “O Valencia,” to animate yourself and submit for the chance to win kick-ass prizes (and, of course, a marginal amount of credibility if it airs). If you aren’t aspiring to be the next Spike Jonze or Hype Williams, head to Purevolume.com, where the band has posted four unreleased tracks, including a cover of Bjork’s “Human Nature,” free for the taking.
— Andy Vihstadt
www.mtvu.com/reanimatethedece mberists
www.purevolume.com/thedecem berists