L.A. singer-songwriter Sam Kang‘s new video for “Love Drama” relates a story that literally jumps from the pages of a book. The whimsical stop-motion narrative sees our 2-D hero burst out of his paper prison to pursue love in three dimensions. The tiny character traverses an expansive living room, slipping through other stories and battling dragons and evil knights in one of the most quirky and adorable hero’s journeys ever put to screen. The fanciful lightheartedness perfectly matches the sweet rhythms of the song, whose laid-back melodies would be at home on any number of late-2000 indie-pop hits.

Pay what you’d like for a download of the song at Noise Trade.

Bay Area indie pop duo Midi Matilda may have released the Red Light District EP back in February, but members Logan Grimé and Skyler Kilborn have slowly built up recognition around the blogosphere with their video for “Day Dreams.”

Grimé and Kilborn met at college in 2008 and have been making music together ever since. The video for “Day Dreams,” a cut off the Red Light District EP, has garnered attention from The Huffington Post, Neon Gold, and Pretty Much Amazing. Earlier in the year, San Francisco’s Live 105 even crowned Midi Matilda one of the best local bands of 2012. And after watching the video, it’s easy to see what the hype is about. Against reverberating, fluctuating falsetto vocals, bright piano chords, and a punchy drum beat, Grimé and Kilborn are projected onto 3,300 different photos of the Bay Area that create a stop motion video in the background. The video was shot over a period of 10 nights in San Fran and Berkeley, CA and it was edited by Grimé.

You can download a name-your-own-price copy of Midi Matilda’s Red Light District EP on the duo’s Bandcamp page.

MP3: Midi Matilda – “Day Dreams”

Jean-Philip Grobler, the creative force behind Brooklyn-based St. Lucia, has released a video for “Before The Dive,” a track off his debut self-titled EP. The record is the first album release for Neon Gold — as part of a joint venture with Columbia Records – and if you’ve heard any of St. Lucia’s bubbly, synth-heavy pop tunes, it’s easy to see why they kicked things off with Mr. Grobler.

St. Lucia’s electro pop anthems are throwbacks to inspirations like early Madonna, Fleetwood Mac, and Peter Gabriel, splashed with Grobler’s South African roots layered into the music. These influences are easy to hear in “Before The Dive”; reverberating piano chords, a heavy bass drum beat, and soaring vocals make for another shimmering ’80s pop-inspired addition to the EP.

The video follows two faceless lovers, whose first kiss takes a cataclysmic turn for the worse. You can watch the visually stunning piece above.

STREAM: St. Lucia – “Before The Dive”

Let’s be honest. You like Grimes. You like her music a lot. But to fully appreciate Claire Boucher’s work, you have to also acknowledge the visual and performance art that makes her act what it is. The Canadian songstress’ new video for “Nightmusic” embodies this total art experience.  Equal parts Game of Thrones, Tron and the Hunger Games, one run through this stunning video and you’ll be a step closer to knowing what Grimes is all about.

Though the soundscape of 2012 has been littered with stars so far, it’s worth bringing attention back to one of the year’s first bright spots: the Those of Us Still Alive EP from Brooklyn two-piece Tiny Victories. The record’s first track and debut single, “Mr. Bones”, recently got a video accompaniment that perfectly matches the group’s expansive sound. As the video opens, waves on the screen mimic the song’s electronic chimes, evoking falling water. Soon quick cuts alternate between huge, sprawling city views and touching, personal early-morning moments. Shots of the pair setting up for a show are interspersed with views of Earth from space, and as the beat kicks in – after a minute of anticipation and buildup – a smooth vocal comes to provide a foundation for the rest of beats to play on.

The video snippets continue to flash intermittently in explosions of light, emphasizing the grandiose synthesized rhythms. But small, intimate moments always return, bringing balance to the huge images as the vocals do with the music. The video, like the EP, is about building up beautiful enormity and then zooming in to see the individual pieces that comprise it.

STREAM: Tiny Victories – “Mr. Bones”

If there’s one thing we love here at All Things Go, it’s summer anthems. This year, Icona Pop are leading way with their bangin’ new single, “I Love It” (via Universal / Company TEN). It’s just about as catchy, electric, and well, fun, as humanly possible. The Stockholm-based duo prove once again that pop music comes as second nature to most Scandinavians.

STREAM: Icona Pop – “I Love It”

ATG Records artist Queen Of Hearts is back in action with a breathtaking new video for her infectious single, “Neon.” Featuring mind-bending cinematography, striking effects, and of course, the lovely Queen herself, the video flawlessly captures the track’s astral essence and dark pop charm. Her majesty’s been buzzin’ around the blogesphere, recently grabbing the number #1 spot on HypeM’s Twitter chart courtesy of Mark Reeder’s “Electrically Excited” remix.

The “Neon/ Tears In The Rain” limited 7″ drops next week via ATG Records and digitally with bonus tracks “Forgive Me” and “No More” on June 4.

STREAM: Queen Of Hearts – “Neon”

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ATG’s favorite tribal-poppers Reptar have a must-see new video, fresh on the heels of their excellent debut release Body Faucet. “Three Shining Suns” is a slow and sparse but incredibly soulful and funky number; the track’s rich tone and sprightly bounce of keys combine perfectly with the drum-circle-like percussion. It’s proof that Reptar have found yet another recipe for sonic success. These guys are good.

We already knew these cats were capable of near-magic with their instruments. But this video suggests that they are actual shamans—makes sense—with the ability to resurrect the dead and concoct awesome fireworks from the materials of the forest. Just watch.

Australia’s been on a hot streak of talent export as of late. Its newest product — Sydney house producer Light Year and his track “Moderation” — is no exception. Initially released on the famous Bang Gang 12″, “Moderation” is a brooding track with an incredible bassline and dirty synths. The whole dF office has been infatuated with this one for the past couple of months, but our obsession hit a new level upon watching the video. It’s a weird one, but the VHS rave footage fits just nicely with the track. If you like what you see/hear, also check out the track’s harder counterpart on the Moderation EP, “Reversion.” If you live in LA, make sure to catch Light Year tonight at the Echoplex.

STREAM: Light Year – Moderation EP

Now two weeks after from the release of Beware And Be Grateful, Maps & Atlases have debuted a video for one of the album’s tracks, “Remote & Dark Years.” The song’s a somber one — far different from the previously-featured “Fever” — but fits perfectly with the video’s romanticized tale of car jacking and vandalism. Beware And Be Grateful is out now on Barksuk Records.

STREAM: Maps & Atlases – “Remote & Dark Years”