Here’s the hot-off-the-presses video for She & Him’s new single, “In the Sun.” It’s every ounce of the sweetness and light you’d expect.

I don’t know anyone who doesn’t delight in the pleasure inherent in watching a Rube Goldberg device flow through its motions to a successful conclusion.

Though OK Go has been around for a relatively short time, they’ve quickly become known for their creative videos. Their latest, for “This Too Shall Pass,” is no exception. An elaborate Goldberg contraption, captured in one long shot, accompanies the full length of the 3:53 track, and also provides the solution to the puzzle of why the band members spend the filming covered in paint.

Getting this shot is every bit as labor-intensive as it looks. It took 55 to 60 people and over 60 takes to get it right, and lmost an hour to reset the machine properly each time it didn’t work.

If I talk to you regularly, or if you have other friends in Pittsburgh, Philly, Baltimore, or DC, you’ve no doubt heard about the overwhelming amounts of snowfall and cold that we’ve experienced this winter. Here in the ‘burgh, we had our first major accumulation of snowfall on December 16, and that same snow is still on the ground, buried under lots more that’s followed it. It’s quite unusual for us to have such a long stretch of cold days; in most years, the snow we get here tends to melt almost as quickly as it comes.

The biggest storm of all hit on Friday night, February 5th. It dropped 26″ on the city in less than 24 hours. Thanks to Pop City for passing along this excellent video shot by a group of filmmaking skiiers who took advantage of a rare opportunity to do some urban skiing on Pittsburgh’s steep, hilly terrain and unusual city staircases.

–Melanie

Spoon continues to garner universal critical acclaim for their latest album, Transference. Last night, they performed on Letterman, offering up a blistering version of “Got Nuffin’”. As Stereogum put it best: they got swagger.

In case you haven’t been routinely tuning in lately:

The current Saturday Night Live cast has really hit its stride this year. Week after week, the show offers up tight skits, complete with terrific performances from Kristen Wiig, Bill Hader, Kenan Thompson, Jason Sudeikis, Andy Samberg, and others.

This past weekend we were treated to “The Mellow Show,” which should be particularly hilarious to fans of Triple A. It featured Andy Samberg as Jack Johnson hosting a talk show, with guests Dave Matthews (Bill Hader) and Jason Mraz (host Joseph Gordon-Levitt). The writing is spot-on and the cast members and host are great, but it’s a visit from a surprise special guest that really turns this talk show on its ear . . .

Pearl Jam taped a stellar session during the ACLF in October that will run on Austin City Limits TV on November 21st (check your local listings). For a time-lapsed view of the preparations and performance (an exposure every six seconds), check this out:

There have been many songs about baseball and a few have honored the no hitter thrown by Doc Ellis on June 12, 1970. This is the best representation of that event we’ve ever seen.

All hats off to James Bagden!

The beautiful video for the Swell Season’s “Low Rising” has debuted. Directed by Sam Beam (Iron & Wine), it’s a tender glimpse into the ups and downs of an evolving relationship.

Here’s Cameron Crowe’s great video for Pearl Jam’s “The Fixer”:

If you’re like me, you’re a long way from lamenting the return of Mad Men to the primetime TV lineup this week. But Craig Ferguson isn’t so sure he wants to revel in the contributions of the Madison Avenue ad men to contemporary culture: