Fans of the band Far can rejoice once again. According to lead vocalist Jonah Matranga who recently spoke on Live 105, Far has (almost) signed with Vagrant Records to make a brand spankin’ new record. Apparently guitarist Shaun Lopez has been sending tracks from Airport Studios in Southern California to Jonah over past few weeks… Read the full article
Eric Victorino’s Favorite Albums of 2008
Limousines frontman Eric Victorino shares his top 9 of 2008 with Kata Rokkar… MGMT – Oracular Spectacular Santogold – Santogold The Ting Tings – We Started Nothing The Fashion – The Fashion Kanye West – 808s & Heartbreak Tobacco – Fucked Up Friends Death Cab For Cutie – Narrow Stairs Nine Inch Nails – The… Read the full article
Kata’s Best of 2008: The Leftovers
Best EPs of 2008: One Day As A Lion – One Day As A Lion: The Rage isn’t back, but the passion of Zach is. Cool Kids – The Bake Sale: Hip-hop is not dead, it’s alive and well with The Cool Kids. The Decemberists – Always a Bridesmaid: One song bugs me, but the rest… Read the full article
Kata’s Favorite Music Videos of 2008
Björk – Wanderlust: Officially my favorite. The rest are in no order whatsoever. Anyway, I bought the massive LP for this single, which came with it’s own 3D glasses for the ‘enhanced’ version. Chad VanGaalen – Molten Light: Super bizarre but simply incredible. She & Him – Why Do You Let Me Stay Here?: You… Read the full article
Kata’s Best Concerts of 2008: #5 – #1
5. Rival Schools and Innaway Sunday 12 October 2008 Bottom of the Hill San Francisco, CA This was quite a season for reunions. With My Bloody Valentine returning and The Get Up Kids coming back together, you’d would think that Slash would run to Axel with arms wide open in a field of flowers (okay… Read the full article
Kata’s Best Concerts of 2008: #10 – #6
10. Treasure Island Festival Day 1 – Goldfrapp, Hot Chip, TV on the Radio, Justice, Amon Tobin, CSS, Aesop Rock, Foals, Nortec Collective, Loquat, Chester French, and Mike Relm: Saturday 20 September 2008 Treasure Island San Francisco, CA What could have been a fantastic festival with non-stop fun ended up being…well just okay. While the… Read the full article
