Happy Friday! To help you kick off the weekend, we've got our hands on some yummy exclusive live footage of The Dead Weather performing at The Roxy in Los Angeles.

The newest project from Jack White -- you know, that Detroit guy (now Nashville) from The White Stripes and the Raconteurs and six more bands by the time you read this, probably -- is off and running. Their debut album, Horehound, was just released and critics have called it "sexy" and "snaky." An intriguing combination, indeed.

For more live footage, tune in to Rail and Rock on Saturday night on MTV2. Until then, you can also check out The Dead Weather's cinematic, action-packed video for "Treat Me Like Your Mother," which is the second single from Horehound.

(Written by Christine Barrett)

OK, if you still aren't convinced, check out a sneak of this Sundays episode. We think they are talking about jet lag and...dildos?

Sometimes, live performance music videos risk being boring, but throw in a bright, kaleidoscopic backdrop and it can be instantly revived. This is the case for Band of Skulls' "I Know What I Am." The song is the first single from the British band's debut album Baby Darling Doll Face Honey.

Band of Skulls is currently on tour in the United States until the end of August. While you wait for the newcomers to appear near you, watch them prove that they know who they are in their new video for "I Know What I Am."

Jack White just announced that his record label, Third Man Records, will be offering music throughout the year on a subscription basis. He named this venture "The Vault". It's about $200 bucks a year, but before you choke - you will be receiving some pretty incredible treats. We're pretty certain Jack will hold up his end of the bargain! His newish band The Dead Weather drop their debut record July 14th. Can Jack do no wrong? Full details here

As if 2008 wasn’t a big enough year for MGMT, 2009 has gotten even bigger.

Most know MGMT for the psychedelic pop chords found in songs such as "Kids." Last week, The Flaming Lips confirmed that MGMT will be among the guests appearing on their next album, Embryonic. This comes after the announcement about MGMT opening two of Sir Paul McCartney's shows at Boston's Fenway Park in August. The Beatles legend told U.K. blogger Zoe Griffin earlier this month he likes MGMT and would like to work on "some more dancey stuff" with the band.

To top it off, MGMT recently dropped off a new music video for "Kids" that we've been enjoying. Click below to watch Joanna Newsom star as the worst mom ever who flees from monsters, goblins and more with her little tot, all while the band sports silver metallic spandex.

Think of this as a prelude to more extravagant things to come in the bands upcoming release, Congratulations, which is set to come out sometime in early 2010.

Written by Katie J. Parker

Make sure you check out Subterranean tonight for a brand new episode featuring Mason Jennings. Mason will cover an entire slew of topics including his new album Blood Of Man, some of his favorite new music, as well as his recent trip to Alaska. What was Mason Jennings doing in Alaska? if you know the answer leave it in the comments, otherwise tune in tonight in order to find out. Oh, and there will also be new music by: Chairlift, MGMT, Grizzly Bear, and Dinosaur Jr, (just to name a few). In the meantime check out this clip of Mason performing "The Tourist" from tonights episode for a little taste.

SubT favorites, Passion Pit, took some time from their ultra-busy dance schedule to discuss Table Manners, Burritos, Bubblegum and Lucky Charms.  Wonder if these dudes recommend dancing on a full stomach?

The unofficial official sound of summer at SubT Towers has suddenly turned into a two-horse race; while Phoenix's absolutely unimpeachable "Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix" has the early lead, NYC/Sweden trio Miike Snow are challenging hard from the outside. They haven't made a video yet but they recently droped into KCRW for a 2-song studio session where they ran through "Black and Blue" and "Song For No One". The latter --in all it's sun-drenched glory-- is above and is the best Peter Bjorn & John song that they never did.

Are you guys messing with The Big Pink yet? If not I suggest you get stuck into their Myspace page and get a taste of what hyperbole kings NME call (in the nicest way possible) "a druggy, malodorous drone". If you were to find a blender large enough to safely put My Bloody Valentine, Aphex Twin, The Jesus & Mary Chain and Lansing-Dreiden in without killing them this band might well be the result. But don't count on drinking this through a straw; a mix this rich & soupy needs a spoon for sure.

We're well aware that Monday morning may not be the optimal time for Saturday night music; it's hard enough to get the week going without a bassed-out reminder of happier times aka "the weekend" slapping you in the face first thing. Sorry, but we do what we must in the name of attractive videos.

"Audacity of Huge" is the latest offering from Simian Mobile Disco and it comes packaged in a clip that can only be described as see-and-say abstract art. Literal and figurative at the same time, it's like a pop-art video flashcard constructed by the world's most aesthetically astute pre-K teacher. Great song, even better video.