"Kidz Rock" - Twinkle Time (feat. Mista Cookie Jar)

Artist: Twinkle Time (feat. Mista Cookie Jar)

Song: "Kidz Rock"

Album: N/A (forthcoming 2015 album)

Description: I can't say that this is something I'd choose to watch repeatedly -- to me it is a sonic and (especially a) visual overload.  The Los Angeles-based Alitzah Wiener (aka Twinkle Time) and her band, plus fellow SoCal artist Mista Cookie Jar, throw everything into the video (and song).  But, man, in terms of an all-out kindie pop extravaganza -- EDM, hip-hop, pop all rolled into one -- it's on an entirely different level than most independently-produced kids music.  (Listen to and purchase the track here.)

Source: YouTube

"My My My" - Mista Cookie Jar and the Chocolate Chips

Artist: Mista Cookie Jar and the Chocolate Chips

Album: 3's a Charm

Description: Is this basically a version of those photograph clip videos you seen at weddings, graduation parties, and class reunions? Yes. I don't typically like them, so don't typically post them. But this one a) is very well-done, b) features kids are familiar to most of us who've seen MCJ in the kindie world over the years, and -- most importantly -- c) is a perfect fit for the slightly wistful singalong about growing up.  I quite like it -- it's a great intro to the new EP from the band.

Source: YouTube

"Lover Not a Fighter" - Mista Cookie Jar and the Chocolate Chips

Artist: Mista Cookie Jar & the Chocolate Chips

Song: "Lover Not a Fighter"

Album: Ultramagnetic Universal Love Revolution

Description: It's the details in what would otherwise be a fairly typical performance video featuring MCJ and Ava Flava that make this a notch above -- the Soul Train footage in the background, the disco ball, the '70s-era font.  Plus, it's an undeniably groovy (and fun) track.

Source: YouTube

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"Lucas!" - Mista Cookie Jar & the Chocolate Chips

Artist: Mista Cookie Jar & the Chocolate Chips

Song: "Lucas!"

Album: Ultramagnetic Universal Love Revolution

Description: Busy, busy, information overload, but it's nicely put together and, more importantly, is there any doubt that Mista Cookie Jar thinks Lucas is awesome?  No, no, there is not.

Source: YouTube

"The Crust Lady" - The Ukulady

Artist: The Ukulady

Song: "The Crust Lady"

Album: To the Downfall of Evil!

Description: Loopy.  Askew.  Slightly off.  So, of course, about 20% (30%? this isn't exactly precise) of you families will think this is awesome.  Are you one of the 20% (or 30%)?  The only way you'll know is to watch (give it at least a minute).  The animation is courtesy Will Guy from Goopymart.

Source: YouTube