Here’s Band of Skulls’ new video for the blue rock swinger “I Know What I Am.” It sounds like Black Rebel Motorcycle Club debuted a female singer and looks like a good representation of their live performance.
Regina Spektor’s new album ‘Far’ hits stores June 23rd and people are already going bazzerk about it. Sweet. fun and heart wrenching all at the same time; no one does it better.
Also, the below track (in my opinion) is about hope and not about God himself. So stop emailing me this song knowing I’m an atheist and a Regina Speckter fan. Thanks!
Regina Specktor – Laughing With
Empire of the Sun – Standing on the Shore
Are there any music videos out there more epic than an Empire of the Sun video? No, there’s not.
Chairlift – Bruises
Indie popsters Chairlift release their own video (as opposed to the iPod commercial) for the last year’s cutest song, “Bruises.”
MGMT – Kids
Good God oh mighty! That poor child! Well with tons of monsters that look like they’re from Jim Henson’s hell and special guest Joanna Newsom, this video just unloads the awesome.
Bear Hands‘ Golden EP has been floating around the Brooklyn-indie scene for over a year now, so you might have already heard their unique brand of post-punk fuzz rock by now. If you haven’t, you’re missing out. The Golden EP is a bold and expansive sonic statement that looks set to solidify Bear Hands‘ position as one of the most important acts of 2009 and beyond. With a overseas tour with Passion Pit and a 7″ single on the way, the buzz of Bear Hands may be getting louder over the next few months.
Bassist Val Loper sat down to do this week’s Kuestionnaire.
1. Of all the bands/artists in your CD/record collection, which one is your most cherished?
tough one…too many to decide. im sure pink floyd, the smiths and dinosaur jr. would be somewhere on there.
2. What have you been listening to lately?
firehose, lil wayne, animal collective, lush
3. What’s your favorite local band?
chairlift, vivian girls, boy crisis
4. What was the last show you attended?
psychic ills and axolotl on saturday
5. What was the greatest show you’ve ever been to?
again..tough question. radiohead/stephen malkus in 03 was great, and sunny day real estate/no knife in 2000 was amazing as well.
6. What show are you looking forward to?
our whole UK tour w/ Hockey and Passion Pit
7. What musician would you like to hang out/work with for a day?
david bowie
8. What four albums you would bring to a deserted island?
jesus man…too many to list.
9. Would you call yourself a music geek?
definitely
10. Any favorite music-related videos/DVDs you own?
DIG, Westway to the World
11. What’s the last book you read?
1984 by George Orwell, currently reading The Fountainhead by Ayn Rand.
12. Do you prefer live performances or recording in the studio?
i like both, but playing live is more immediately gratifying.
13. Any embarrassing moments on stage you’d like to share?
getting tackled off the stage by dylan, our singer, was a pretty good one.
14. Any favorite tour locations?
NYC, London, Brighton, Glasgow, D.C., Boston, Chicago
15. Lastly, what have you done today?
worked. totally shitty.
Bear Hands – Golden
Chairlift – Bruises
On a side-note, check out the song What A Drag from their upcoming 7″ here.
Motel De Moka: Stunning artwork mixed with the best minimalistic, experimental, and ambient music I’ve never heard of.
ipickmynose: His weekly song obsessions quickly become my song obsessions. Plus his view into the Bay Area indie scene helps me understand this strange new land I’ve found myself in.
Captain Obvious: His library of covers is unrivaled as well as his detailed and spot-on album reviews.
Roar! Kata Rokkar news! Okay…so this September is jam packed with upcoming shows and little updates here and there.
XChannel andTotally Fuzzy have recently been so kind as to add us to their blog roll. The sites are literally oversized mp3 blog databases. Feel free to browse through their library of unique mp3 blogs and discover some interesting tunes.
Yesterday I created a Facebook Page to promote the site and let like-minded people discuss whatever they feel like. So go ahead and become a fan. You will instantly become cooler, seriously.
This weekend I will be attending Day One of the Treasure Island Music Festival which includes Justice, TV on the Radio, Foals, Amon Tobin, Aesop Rock, CSS, and many others. More on that tomorrow…
On the 25th I’ll be at the Woven record release show at the Rockit Room in San Francisco. The interview with lead vocalist Ory Hodis will be up sometime next week.
My entire collection of photos from the Outside Lands Music Festival is right here.
Well the Ipod commercials have yet again made some random indie band hit mainstream status once again. This time around it’s Chairlift. This electro-folk trio hails from (obviously) Boulder, Colorado and is making me even more excited for snowboard season. I digress; if you’re into a gothic version of MGMT or a modern day Siouxsie & the Banshees, look no further. This act will satisfy your chillaxing needs.
Oh yeah and the new Ipods don’t look too shabby either.
Kata Rokkar is a place where you can download free mp3 from artists and bands that I currently love and listen to. They are only for sampling purposes and to influence you to go out and support these artists by purchasing their records and going to their concerts. If you are a record company or an artist that is displeased with a song being displayed, feel free to contact me and I will remove it ASAP. Thank you and enjoy!
Band of Skulls – Blood
