videohippos is tagged as: experimental, indie, art rock, alternative, new rave videohippos are Kevin O’Meara and Jim Triplett and their various machines. They originated in Washingon DC in late 2004. Soon after, they settled in Baltimore, Maryland where they often teamed up with the Wham City collective, known for artists such as Dan Deacon, Ed Schrader, Santa Dads, OCDJ, Ponytail, Dina Kelberman, Lizz King, and many others. Countless shows, tours, and collaborations with many of these artists would follow. Their live performances feature O’Meara’s video projections from his drumset, singer/guitarist Triplett’s awkwardly motionless stage presence, and music engulfing an audience. O’Meara was born in Maryland and enjoys tree-climbing, playing the electric bass and vibraphone, deathwish-biking, smile-faking, and copyright-infringing, among other hobbies. Triplett was born in Mississippi and enjoys songwriting, timelessness, humor, and concentrated expressions of the soul. Both met while in highschool and were members of the band Kanovanik. Videohippos debut album, Unbeast the Leash, was released in 2007 to positive reviews, including a 7.7 from Pitchfork, which compared them to My Bloody Valentine by noting their ability to sound “a part of [their] scene and completely contrary to it.” Following Unbea... Read More About videohippos Biography...  Send videohippos ringtones to your cell
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