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Archives: 2010

Kata Rokkar Presents Snob Theater featuring Foxtail Brigade and The Shants with comedians

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12/29/2010

Concerts, kata rokkar presents, Snob Theater

It’s our ninth Snob Theater and it’s time to take part in some insane music and stand-up comedy. In case you’re not familiar with Snob Theater, Snob Theater is a show that features the best in the Bay Area’s indie rock bands and stand-up comedians. The small 60+ seat Dark Room Theater makes for the… Read the full article

Kata Rokkar’s Albums of 2010: 25 – 1

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12/17/2010

Favorites of 2010, Music

25. The Books – The Way Out Vastly experimental on all levels and as usual, admirable to no end. The Books did it again with The Way Out, while still a bit more accessible than their last few records, this album dives deep into the art of sampling and multi-instrumentation. It’s a mathematical achievement and… Read the full article

Kata Rokkar’s Albums of 2010: 50-26

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12/14/2010

Album Review, Favorites of 2010, Music

50. Sonny and the Sunsets – Tomorrow is Alright 2010 was a good year for straight forward beach rock that drifted with carefree lyrics and concepts. Tomorrow is Alright took the genre into a more humorous and psychedelic direction and the results were quite rewarding. Just try listening to Planet of Women and not smiling,… Read the full article

show review: Millionyoung / Teen Daze

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12/13/2010

Music, Show Review

The world of music blogging has been breeding some unlikely stars over the years and most recently, full on music genres. The chillwave movement has been both enjoyed and dismissed as a passing fad without much creative elbow room. The latter would be debatable after witnessing two of the more up and coming chillwave artists… Read the full article

Kata Rokkar’s Music Videos of 2010

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12/10/2010

Film, TV and Video's, Music

The Books “A Cold Freezin’ Night” Kanye West  “Runaway (Full-length Film)” LCD Soundsystem “Drunk Girls” Judgement Day “Cobra Strike” Weekend “Monday Morning/Monongah, WV” Arcade Fire  “The Suburbs” Blockhead “The Music Scene” Liars “Scissor” Deftones “Sextape” Janelle Monáe “Tightrope” Here We Go Magic “Casual” The Black Keys “Tighten Up” Junip “Always” Yeasayer “Madder Red” The Tallest… Read the full article

Kata Rokkar’s Albums of 2010: 75 – 51

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12/9/2010

Favorites of 2010, Music

75. Ef – Mourning Golden Morning Swedish post-rock group Ef have always been able to capture the essence of emotional instrumental music. But with the addition of hesitant vocals and otherworldly themes, Ef treads new ground with dense production and brilliant arrangements with Mourning Golden Mourning. Now if only we could get them to tour… Read the full article