Datarock

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In case you missed it, Norwegian electro-rockers Datarock released a new video for their latest single "California."  The video, which originally premiered on Stereogum,  was co-directed by Andreas Trolf and music-video legend and Devo collaborator Gerald V. Casale.

Norwegian tongue-in-cheek electronic/dance band Datarock will return to the States for a handful of October dates in Chicago, San Francisco, Los Angeles and New York City (full list of dates below). 

Dressed in matching red tracksuits, Datarock were one of several groups labeled by the UK press as "new rave" back in 2006, combining inspiration from Devo, Talking Heads, and Happy Mondays.  For the past decade, the band have melded indie dance, new wave, pop, punk and funk into a custom sound responsible for a steady stream of unforgettable tracks and performances. They've done everything from tearing the roof off Coachella to appearing on Yo Gabba Gabba, and now the band returns with an EP called "California," featuring 5 tracks from their forthcoming project, DATAROCK - the musical. With 800 shows in 35 countries under their belt, who can blame them...

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Norwegian electro-rockers Datarock have unveiled a new video for the track "Amarillion" from their last full-length album Red. The kind folks at Filter Magazine were nice enough to premiere the video today (check out their original posting HERE). 

The video is released in conjunction with a new "Amarillion" EP, which is out tomorrow (March 22) and features the album version of the track plus 5 remixes that are sure to cause a dance party. Click on the cover art below to listen to tracks from the new EP.

As SXSW quickly approaches, we wanted to make sure to share with you the full list of Nettwerk artists across the label, management and publishing arms who will be appearing in Austin.  The Submarines, Frazey Ford, Pint Shot Riot, Lucy Schwartz, Datarock, Great Lake Swimmers and Matt & Kim are just some of the artists you can expect to see playing multiple showcases and parties.  Keep reading for the full list of artists, dates and venues, and be sure to check out the video playlist aboveto get a taste of what you can expect from each performance. See you in Austin!

The red tracksuits have returned!  Datarock recently premiered the video for their new single "Catcher In The Rye." Check out the feature on AOL's Spinner for more information HERE. 

The single, out March 21, will come as a designer toy with a USB stick that features 110 tracks, 1500 photos taken at their shows in 33 countries, 20 music videos, and Never Say Die, a brand new hour-long concert film. The single will also be released as a digital 5 track EP. The USB features the EP, the new album Music For Synchronization, both of their previous albums with bonus tracks, the new Lost and Found b-sides and rarities compilation, 15 new instrumentals, and the 40 track remix album Mixed Up. The toy was created by Brian Flynn at Hybrid Design and San Francisco based pioneer company SUPER7.

Datarock launches a short US tour on Monday, March 7 in New York City (full list of dates below).

At the end of 2009, Tapulous, the developer of the popular Tap Tap Revenge series of iPhone-based music games, made some exciting announcements about Tap Tap Revenge 3.  The application was revamped and relaunched as a free application, and now includes special “channels” for 9 of the greatest indy record labels around, including Nettwerk Records. Players can download ten tracks from featured Nettwerk artists, and play in Nettwerk's custom online room.  Current featured artists include fun., The Submarines, Datarock, Morgan Page and more. Get Tap Tap Revenge 3 for FREE here. 

 
Adrian Meehan, drummer and co-producer of Datarock broke his leg during Datarock concert in Birmingham, UK on November 20! Meehan was rushed in an ambulance to the Inn City Hospital in Birmingham and has confirmed a double spiral fracture of the ankle. He had surgery yesterday, November 22. The incident was captured on video (above). 

The accident happened at the end of the last song after Adrian Meehans presentation of the band members. Datarock is currently on tour in the UK, and will despite this accident continue with Karin Park (support band) drummer, David Park, filling in.

Electro-rockers Datarock have unveiled a brand new video for their latest single “The Pretender” from sophomore album Red. The video premiered yesterday on the front pages of MTV.com and MTV's Buzzworthy. 

The single, along with 5 remixes from the likes of Holy Ghost, Chairlift and CFCF, will be available on October 13 via iTunes and other digital service providers.

The video for “The Pretender” was shot in Paris and directed by Pascal Forneri and Antoine Bouillo of the Parralax Corporation, who also did the videos for popular tracks “Computer Camp Love” and “Bulldozer” from the band’s debut album. The concept was inspired by John Carpenter’s 1988 cult classic, “They Live.” Frontman Fredrik Saroea comments, “If you haven't seen it, I shouldn't say too much. But I can tell you that the main character finds a pair of sunglasses that opens his eyes to reveal that the civilized world isn't quite what he thought it was. We stopped there and simply let the creepy Carpenter feeling enter a Parisian mall. Now, what could a pair of sunglasses possibly reveal in a deserted mall in the city of romance and love?”

Check out the clip from the film below. 

Norwegian rockers Datarock appeared on Fuel TV's "The Daily Habit" this week, where they performed "True Stories" and "The Pretender" from their latest album Red.  

The band is currently on the last leg of their 6-week North American tour and are preparing to head back to Europe for a slew of dates before they travel Australia early next year. 

If you missed it, the men in red also played a special release day performance on Jimmy Kimmel Live earlier this month, as well as appeared on ABC News Now "What's The Buzz" to talk about their new album, their tracksuits and of course, their childhood friendship with Jimmy Kimmel. 

As Datarock's new album Red hits stores today, the accolades continue to pour in. Pitchfork posted their review today, stating that the Norwegian rockers "sport some of the slickest dance production in the biz, not to mention their effortless traversing between neurotic post-punk licks and coked-to-the-gills 1980s synth pop," and continues on to say that "this band can nail any sound they want..." ANew York Times' Critic's Choice review also ran this week, which called Red "a frothy elixir out of 1980s synth-pop, art-rock and new wave."

The men in red celebrate tonight with a special performance on Jimmy Kimmel Live!'s outdoor stage (12:05 et/pt on ABC). AOL's Spinner.com is also hosting a Red listening party this week, which you can check out HERE.