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The Spill Canvas' new single, "Our Song," is about a girl with "cinematic eyes," but it would seem, based on the video for the track, that the South Dakota alt-rockers have a flair for the visual themselves.

Taken from the EP Realities, which came out April 12, "Our Song" is a totally infectious love tune. Directed by Meirert Avis (New Found Glory, Paramore), "Our Song," mixes together a performance by the band with footage of a couple in love, rendered in grainy, sweeping, silent film style.

Quick question, what's up with silent films and people being tied to train tracks? That always seems to be a big problem in the non-talkies, right? Was this really such a common occurrence back in the day? You don't really hear about that these days.

"How did you meet your lady?"

"Oh! I found her tied to some train tracks and it just kinda snowballed from there."

Anyway, this new Spill Canvas video is charming, and you'll be humming the song all day. Watch "Our Song" below.

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We've always had a thing for Spill Canvas' sometimes-mustachioed frontman, Nick Thomas. Which is why we were secretly thrilled to hear his current Super Troopers-inspired 'stache described as "high-definition quality" on the set of TSC's new video, "Saved."

'Course, as much as we love guys with killer facial hair (Seriously! Bigfoot, call us!) we appreciate that there are other factors that go into the making of a successful music video. You know, like empty warehouses, nifty greenscreens, and enough cell phones to feed an entire family of Verizon Wireless stores. So check out this behind-the-scenes video footage and tune in next week to catch "Saved" in all its spectacular, missed-call glory.

From what we hear, it's "gonna be off the chain."

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Anything The Veronicas can do, The Spill Canvas can do better. At least, that's what the emo/alt-rockers want you to think. And they're not letting a couple of Aussie sisters out-campaign them and "steal" the Best Video of the Year nomination right out from under their noses.

Which is why Spill Canvas is "pulling a Veronicas" (a.k.a. firing back with a VMA's video campaign of their very own). Check it out and see why the Sioux Falls natives -- and a bunch of dead presidents -- think they deserve your nominatin' votes for Best Rock Video and Best Video of the Year for their breakout hit "All Over You."

+ Before you make any final decisions, you might wanna revisit The Spill Canvas' exclusive tour diaries and crazy bowling party pics. Then review the list of nominees and get your votes in -- polls for Best Video of the Year and Best Rock Video close tomorrow!

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(Credit, all photos: Rhiannon DeFord)

When they're not rocking stages, the Spill Canvas has been ruling bowling alleys across America this summer, from New York to L.A., Texas to the Great Lakes, and all the great lanes in between, in support of the Pos or Not campaign. TSC's "No Really, We Bowl" parties -- join their last one this Monday if you happen to be in Salt Lake City and you happen to be at AMF Ritz Classic Lanes -- combine the finest old-school bowling balls, new-school (thankfully) contraceptives, gently used t-shirts, and South Dakota's hottest attraction since Mount Rushmore. (Sorry, Shawn Colvin.)

Watch an exclusive interview with the Spill Canvas to find out more about their bowling parties (gratuitous Big Lebowski reference included, of course) and their masterful pin-crushing techniques. Plus, check out more Spill Canvas bowling photos after the jump, and watch their tour diary videos here.

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The men of Ludo -- St. Louis' illest power-poppers -- are not afraid to take the stage dressed like the prom scene in Grease (and, like Danny Zuko, lead singer Andrew Volpe indeed rocks the throwback pompadour), celebrate facial hair with their "Cinco de Mustache" shows and elevate tooth brushing to a near-art form. So it should come as no surprise that the unabashedly bombastic band happily agreed to send us dispatches from the road.

Check out our first exclusive Ludo tour video below -- highlights: Jamba Juice, dead birds, barechestedness! -- find out more about the band here, and catch them on the road supporting Angels & Airwaves, Presidents of the United States of the United States of America (!!!), Buzzworthy tour blog alum the Spill Canvas and on the Warped Tour later this summer.

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In their seventh tour diary video, the Spill Canvas hits Salt Lake City and puts the voice distorter pedal to the metal for maximum robo talk. Watch the guys take a trip to the car wash, Ace's fast food order, Landon's cooperation versus his non-cooperation, Joe's mathlete showcase and his Ol' Dirty Bastard impression -- strictly unmissable!

This is TSC's final Buzzworthy tour diary video, but before you fling yourself off your bed in major despair, watch the rest right here, and, in remembrance, check out a classic ODB video and footage from Yo! MTV Raps.

Tags Celebrity, Music, Ol' Dirty Bastard, The Spill Canvas, TV Shows, video, Videos, Wu-Tang Clan, Yo! MTV Raps

After an exhausting European tour, from which they diligently sent Buzzworthy video dispatches from the road, the Spill Canvas is safe and sound back here in the States and touring up a modest s---storm.

But according to the band, all that touring abroad put a strain on their chops. Which is why, in a move reminiscent of the Bravery's Artist of the Week stint, they brought in, um, "Coach Ferguson" (who's like a very Tenacious D-esque combo of Fire Marshall Bill and Tom Anderson -- not be confused with Tom Anderson of MySpace -- who was, if you recall, the old-dude neighbor on Beavis and Butt-Head) to help them re-focus on their craft.

We know we're uncomfortable, and chances are, you will be too.

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The Spill Canvas, with packed bags and heavy hearts, prepare to leave Europe -- but not before sending us their fifth and final Buzzworthy tour diary video from Europe (worry not your pretty little head, because they've still got more coming from the States).

Watch the guys become one with the Spice Girls and with fruit in their exclusive tour video, and catch up on their previous Buzzworthy tour videos.

And now that they're back in the States, catch them on tour with Yellowcard (tour dates here), and watch them discuss how amazing Dan looks in their "All Over You" video on "Saturday Rock the Deuce" on MTV2.com.

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In their fourth Euro tour diary video, The Spill Canvas experiences the rotundity of London, the sweet smells of Cologne and introduces you to Mr. Salami Savage -- one of the illest things we've seen since the entire 24-hour Jackass takeover.

Watch their video below, and check out parts 1 - 3 here.

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Next stop on The Spill Canvas' Euro tour itinerary: Germany, yah?

Watch the guys interview Ace the Guitar Tech, demonstrate reckless disregard for Stuttgart mattresses, text Mom back home (aw!), and make excellent use of special effects in their third exclusive tour diary video.

Rewind: Part 1 | Part 2. And check out exclusive Spill Canvas photos.

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