MusicRatty: Videos: Karen O's Native Korean Rock

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Videos: Karen O's Native Korean Rock

2008-07-22 10:00:39 by Jeff Klingman in Merry Swankster

It's more that I forgot about this show last night's existence than I made a calculated decision not to attend a venue that's a five minute stroll from my own personal sweat box. But from the instantaneous evidence, it seems Karen O's solo material (that's how it was billed, I can't attest to the creative input of the sailor-suited gentlemen playing behind her) is surprisingly low-key and charming. Fellow After the Jumper Miss Modernage and a You Tube poster named "aliciasayshello," or more likely just Alicia, are to thank for the diligent uploading. It's official: you do not need to leave your house to check out anything anymore. Two samples below...

Native Korean Rock - "Day Go By"
(live @ Union Pool, Brooklyn, 07.21.2008)