Tuesday, May 3, 2011 at 11:10AM 
I'm all about the collaboration and cooperation, so of course I dig the fact that Sugar Free Allstars and Secret Agent 23 Skidoo hooked up for a new single. Both of 'em hung out together a bit at Kindiefest, and their affinity is obvious on this funky track. Stream it below or buy it here or here.
Monday, April 11, 2011 at 10:43AM 
Ah, Recess Monkey, look what you've done now. You've proven beyond all doubt that Mayor Monkey is indeed your secret weapon. Clearly the slightly bumbling and affable nature of Hizzoner is just a front, judging by the cover of the band's upcoming release FLYING!. That's a great photo, boys. (The rest of the album art is from Jarrett Krosoczka, creator of the Lunch Lady comics).
Tracklisting for the Tor Hyams-produced album, due out June 21 -- along with the listing of a gazillion guest stars -- is after the jump.
1. Flying
2. Day Job
3. Covered in Band Aids (Tor Hyams plays piano on this and several other tracks)
4. Sidekick (Chris Ballew aka Caspar Babypants plays the harmonica)
5. My Valentine (Dean Jones plays trombone, Johnny Bregar adds piano and Tom Baisden plays the trumpet)
6. Bravest Kid in the World
7. Your Favorite Book
8. Toolbox
9. Grandmom's House ("a retelling of 'over the river and through the woods,' now with a horn section! Features Chris Wiser from Sugar Free Allstars on organ and Tom Baisden from The Not-Its on trumpets)
10. Invisible Friend (Features Molly Ledford from Lunch Money)
11. Flapjacks (Features Justin Lansing from the Okee Dokee Brothers and Chris Ballew)
12. Bunk Bed
13. Super Stuffies
14. Flying (reprise)
Sunday, April 3, 2011 at 10:38PM 
Did it start with the brackets? Or maybe even before then with the list of my favorite videos? No, KidVid Tournament 2011 really started many months if not years ago when the two artists here today first came up with the germ of an idea for a song, then followed that up with an idea for a video.
The KidVid Tournament 2011 Championship features Keller Williams and his video for "Hula Hoop to Da Loop" going up against Sugar Free Allstars and the video for "Cars and Trucks." SFA's been a giant-killer all tournament -- can they come through one more time?
This is the championship matchup when fans can sometimes get a little frenzied, so just a few reminders:
1) This is for fun. There is no money, schwag, or anything except a final congratulatory post and the self-satisfaction that your favorite artist/video won an internet popularity contest. So please balance your attitude accordingly.
2) Please watch both videos -- many of you may know who you're going to vote for, but these are both excellent videos and worth your time.
3) One vote per household please.
4) All votes are due by 9 PM West Coast time tonight (Monday).
Thanks, and have fun!
Keller Williams - "Hula Hoop to Da Loop" [YouTube]
Sugar Free Allstars - "Cars and Trucks" [YouTube]
Thursday, March 31, 2011 at 6:36PM Today it's time for the other KidVid Tournament 2011 semifinal. This matchup features the Ella Jenkins Regional winner, the #4 seed which busted everyone's brackets, Sugar Free Allstars' video for "Cars and Trucks," going up against last year's finalist Caspar Babypants, the winner of this year's Leadbelly Regional with "$9.99." They're both animated -- sort of -- but very different. Even if you came here intending to vote for one or the other, I hope you'll take 2 or 3 minutes and check out the competition's song and video. Polls close at 9 PM West Coast time tonight (Friday). As always, one vote per household, and play nice.
Caspar Babypants - "$9.99" [YouTube]
Sugar Free Allstars - "Cars and Trucks" [YouTube]
Monday, March 28, 2011 at 11:02PM Day 1 of Day 3 of second round voting for KidVid Tournament 2011 and it's time for the Ella Jenkins Regional. This regional final features The Not-Its' and their video for "Green Light, Go!" (a #2 seed) facing Sugar Free Allstars, the only #4 seed to make it out of the first round. Watch both and vote over at Out with the Kids today and today only. Vote here.
