NYC’s Pants Velour work hard to represent the self-imposed genre of “irreverent hip hop.” It’s a moniker with a broad scope despite its apparent narrow-mindedness, but the band remains undeterred. MCs Josh Raff, Eli Northrup, and Niki Darling hoist a freak flag of such resplendent snark that it’s hard not to get behind (pun intended). In their new video for “Taxidermist” they pop references from Howie Mandel to Handel to Hanson all while preaching to “stuff that beaver – taxidermist.” The beat is perfect for grinding hips or teeth. That much is up to you. – BrokeMc
Pants Velour is scheduled to play at the McKittrick Hotel on December 18