Here’s the video for Vampire Weekend’s latest single “Cousins”, directed by Garth Jennings. Vampire Weekend’s new album Contra is out January 12th, 2010.

We just announced the upcoming release of the Carhartt x Vestax Handy Trax USB Turntable earlier this week. Here follows now a detailed look at the machine. A tough plastic casing and the capability to operate at angles of up to 90 degrees make the Handy Trax player fit for universal use. On top of this, a stereo line-out makes hooking it up to your hi-fi system at home easy and a mini line-in jack also allows you to connect external devices such as MP3 players. If you prefer to listen to your music digitally but own a large analogue collection, you can easily transform your vinyl into binary code via the newly integrated USB port.

The Carhartt x Vestax Handy Trax USB Turntable will be released mid December.

More detailed images follow after the jump.

Here you get a first look at the new Clipse featuring Cam’ron “Popular Demand” music video. The video was shot in Brooklyn, New York, and was directed by Rik Cordero. Enjoy!

Zoo York, in association with RA Recordings, SMC Records, and Cornerstone Promotion, presents a collaborative skate deck that celebrates the November 17th release of Rakim’s new album, The Seventh Seal. The deck features graphics designed by Rakim, Zoo York and NYC artist Dean Nicastro and will come packaged with the new The Seventh Seal CD. Available to collectors and fans in December 2009 at select retail outlets, ZooYork.com, Rakim.com.

Be sure to check out Rakim’s single “Walk These Streets” with Maino and Tracey Horton here.

Jason Dill stars in the new Animal Collective video directed by Abby Portner.

Directed by Sarah Chatfield. Kid Sister’s debut album Ultraviolet is out November 17th on Downtown Records.

Directed By: IllusiveMedia.com / Re-Up Gang Films. Til The Casket Drops Dec 8.

After already designing several of their single covers, we can now also preview the final album artwork, which was once again done by artist Kaws. The much anticipated album will be hitting stores December 8th.

A full track list follows after the jump.

Okay, so it’s Lady Gaga. To be honest, we’re not big fans of this song; however, the video itself, directed by Francis Lawrence, is phenomenal. Check it out. Super eye-catching. Lady Gaga’s latest album drops November 23rd and features 8 new tracks including this one.

The Carter is “an in-depth look at the artist Dwayne LIL’ WAYNE Carter Jr, proclaimed by many as the ‘greatest rapper alive.’ With comprehensive and personal interviews with Lil’ Wayne, this film also features insight from those that know him best. The world will finally get to know the history surrounding one of the most prolific artists of this generation.” Directed by Adam Bhala Lough, the DVD drops November 17, 2009. Available for pre-order at Amazon.