This week's top 10 summertime playlist and -- finally! -- accompanying music videos so you can actually hear and see what I'm talking about.

During the violent government crackdown over the weekend, reporters estimated over thirty peaceful protestors lost their lives. Armed with tear gas, water cannons, batons, and guns, the iranian police force displayed unrestrained brutality in response to continued demonstrations. One of these horrific attacks was caught on film, the shooting death of Neda. She was a [...]

The Mousavi movement combines an intriguing blend of old and new art in its arsenal. Co-opting the songs and slogans of the 1979 revolution, protesters aligned themselves with the romantic memory of the previous generation’s righteous rebellion, and countless struggles throughout Muslim history: ‘Allahu Akbar’ has been uttered by Muslims throughout history as a cry [...]

One night at Wonderland, a video camera, musicians, writers, artists, and a lot of booze. A portrait of the Astoria arts and party scene. Behold. This video is produced by Carlos Detres.