Off of their third album ‘Concrete Class’, The Lonely H return with this junior high school play-esqe video for their wicked layed back tunes, ‘The Singer’.
The Lonely H - The Singer
RX Bandits / Dredg Co-Headline Summer 2009 Tour
The tour that fans of RX Bandits and dredg knew should have happened is now making it’s way through the US. Here’s a little preview of what’s to come and here are the dates.
RX Bandits- …And The Battle Begun
The Phenomenal Handclap Band – You’ll Disappear
In addition to this years most charming band and a “phenomenal” debut record, there’s this groovy video. Enjoy!
The Phenomenal Handclap Band- You’ll Disappear
Ice Palace – Thoughts/Facts
Minneapolis-based band Ice Palace have released a video for the track, “Thoughts/Facts,” from their latest record, ‘Wonder Subtly Crushing Us’. I think of them as a folky Cursive…you be the judge.
Ice Palace- Thoughts/Facts
Amazing Baby – Headdress
(NSFW) This video should be titled “Attack of the Naked Hipster Goat People.”
Amazing Baby- Headdress
Good Old War – Weak Man (feat. Anthony Green of Circa Survive & The Sound of Animals Fighting)
They’re being compared to Simon & Garfunkel and Iron & Wine…but that’s not entirely accurate. I little overproduced for this genre of music but it works. The vocal harmonies are nice but the random Anthony Green part kind of ruins the mood. They mean well though.
Good Old War- Looking For Shelter
Wavves – No Hope Kids
Hated and loved for probably for the same reasons above. Also what does it mean when the video is of higher production than the song it’s for?
The Heavy – Sixteen
Voodoo blues garage rock outfit The Heavy follow up the utter madness of ‘Oh No! Not You Again!’ with pure soul and authenticity. That is a fact. Also their new video rocks.
The Heavy - Sixteen
A Brief Smile – Motorcycle
NYC’s A Brief Smile have released a new video for the track “Motorcycle” from their latest EP, Restaurant Airport. This really impressed me. Hopefully it does the same for you.
A Brief Smile- Motorcycle
Helicopters – Headlights
Using clips from old low-cost commercials that should be very familiar to those from the Chicagoland area, Helicopters‘ new video for last year’s ‘Headlights’ is actually pretty entertaining.
Helicopters - Headlights
Dirty Projectors – Stillness Is The Move
Not the best song to debut for the ‘unfamiliars’ but it’s still pretty gorgeous for an equally gorgeous song.
Bay Area rock band Facing New Yorkhas announced that vocalist/bassist Brandon Canchola has left the band. This is a huge loss to a band that has seen many members move on. Not to mention their last record, Get Hot, was only released last year to rave reviews (including a spot on my End of Year List). We wish the best for the band and hope for brighter days. In the meantime check out Gavin Castleton’s new album, Home, which the band was heavily involved in. An official statement can be read here.
Facing New York – Give Love
Facing New York – Styrofoam Walls
Facing New York – You Might Not Feel It At All
Washington band Alligators are spreading their Radiohead, The Beach Boys, and The Zombies influenced synth-rock with their latest single, Where Does It Hide? Taken from their upcoming album, Piggy & Cups, which will be released on the 7th of April on Applehouse Records. Try and catch them on tour this month…
03/13 Port Orchard, WA @ Juwapa’s Vegetarian Restaurant Juice Bar
03/14 Bellingham, WA @ Whaam!
03/21 Seattle, WA @ The Back Room
03/26 Portland, OR @ Berbati’s Pan
Alligators – Where Does It Hide
Like a gift from indie pop heaven, Helicopters are a breath of fresh air for your ears. Their new album, Sizing Up the Distance, the band comes off like a sweet and charming version of Hot Chip with Bono-esqe vocals. If that appeals to you feel free to get the album here.
Helicopters – Emergency
dredg have expended their touring schedule for the coming months. Here’s the latest dates to be added to their itinerary:
April 22nd Atlanta, GA – The Masquerade
April 24th Orlando, FL – The Social
April 25th Ft. Lauderdale, FL – Culture Room
April 26th St. Petersburg, FL – State Theatre
April 30th Houston, TX – Meridian
May 01st Dallas, TX – Granada Theater
May 02nd Austin, TX – Emo’s
May 04th Albuquerque, NM – Launchpad
May 05th Scottsdale, AZ – Martini Ranch
May 06th Tucson, AZ – Club Congress
May 08th Pomona, CA – The Glass House
May 09th Santa Barbara, CA – Velvet Jones
May 10th San Diego, CA – House of Blues
May 12th Fresno, CA – Starline
May 13th San Luis Obispo, CA – Downtown Brew
May 15th Reno, NV – The Underground
May 16th Chico, CA – Senator Theatre
May 19th San Francisco, CA – Great American Music Hall
May 20th San Francisco, CA – Bimbo’s 365 Club
May 21st Santa Cruz, CA – The Catalyst
May 22nd West Hollywood, CA – The Troubadour
May 23rd West Hollywood, CA – The Troubadour Torche, From Monument To Masses and Judgement Day are expected to appear on select dates of the trek. dredg’s new album The Pariah, The Parrot, The Delusion has been set for a May 19th release date through the bands own Ohlone Recordings label, which will be distributed by the the Independent Label Group.
St. Vincent has released the opening track to her upcoming album, Actor, which comes out the 5th of May. You can pre-order it here.
St. Vincent – The Strangers
Oh and the new U2 album came out this week. It’s ok…
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!
The Singer
Like a gift from indie pop heaven, 
