KOAR is really digging the Milwaukee 4 piece alt rock band Northern Room. We fell for the band after listening to ‘We’re On Fire’ and ‘Last Embrace’. The song ‘Last Embrace’ came about after the lead singer Andrew Jonathan lost a family member to suicide. In fact, a video company was so inspired by the song and its meaning that they decided to shoot a video for the track. Northern Room will be performing at the BMI/CMJ Show at Arlenes Grocery on Wednesday October 17th (9:45). For more information contact
Dan Friedman.
Good song and video! cool lyrics..reminds me of a bit like Cold Play!
Fantastic song and hearfelt. Lead Singer is great. Congrats Guys!
Its about time you posted some NEW MUSIC. Has hints of Coldplay but the band has its own thing on. This song is great. Video makes it too!
One of the better bands KOAR has posted – i dig it. Would like to hear more.
Super cool to see that you’re still diggin’ these guys! Their Only Seconds EP is probably the production work I’m most proud of to date.
I wish travelling to NY this week were possible (for all of us at Burst), but we’re definitely hitting the big Northern Room show at the Turner Ballroom on Nov. 2.
They’ve also just put the finishing touches on a new song, “Home,” for their new release (Last Embrace Deluxe Edition). Buy an advance ticket for Nov 2 ($7) and you get their new CD for free.
Great guys, great music. I know they appreciate the support, KOAR.
Oh, forgot to mention there’s a full track list along with our Northern Room update from last week at our Burst Labs music licensing blog.
Definetely a good song. Also, it gets better with more listens!
Going to check them out at CMJ. Like the track and production. I think its better than ColdPlay!
Thanks for the tip KOAR.
Wow, i went to on the myspace and the track Were on Fire is awesome too. I finally have a new band to listen too.
The live show is a amazing too. The record doesnt do them justice!
I agree with the comment above – Finally KOAR has posted new music. I have been coming on this site for 5 years and discovered so many great acts.
I remember listening to the Fray and the Killers on KOAR before anybody else heard it. I downloaded the demos from the Fray (Cable Car) on KOAR. My friends never know how i get this stuff. I also have the demos versions of Dropping Daylight.
I cant believe how long it takes for a band to blow up after on they are on KOAR. Sometimes it takes 2 years. This industry is bizarre.
The song reminds me of my friend that took her own life. Very sad and depressing, but the song give me hope. Thanks.
Great pick KOAR – now this is a true talented band.
I like the kid vocals. Has a clean yet rough tone. His voice is unique. Where can I buy this track? dont see it on iTunes?
Anybody know?
I cant find it either John. I am emailing Kings. Will find out.
Links for iTunes:
Last Embrace EP:
http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=250597358&s=143441
Only Seconds EP:
http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=250596421&s=143441
Thanks Michael.
Tinax0×0
Now there’s some super cool (and responsive) fan-love.
Thanks, Michael!
They are amazing live! I have seen them 3 or 4 times. Def will be massive in 2008. A little bit of radio and you have yourself the next big American band. You heard it here first at KOAR…
Hoping for something good in ‘08 from these guys too, love the EPs.
they do sound like coldplay/the fray….so it isn’t really new music….thanks!
Love the song – thanks for the tip KOAR. When are you going to check out our band?
This is a good chill out song, didnt know this song was about a suicide. I knew a friend that took his own life too.
Damn! they are playing at Arlenes Grocery on Wed. I will try to make it. Im from Rhode Island and havent been to NYC in a while. They seem worth checking out.
This track is a little depressing. To down for me, but maybe its the meaning of the song. Torn Torn Torn Torn
This band is going to blow up, you feel it.
I agree Higgins, this band could breakout in 2008. The singer is awesome live, very captivating and emotional.
Are they on a label?
major? indie or none?
I believing they are not on a label, independtly released the CD’s. But I hear there is some major interest. Should be signed soon.
This band is definetely going to get picked up.
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This is one of the few bands that KOAR posted that everyone agrees on. Wow! its a miracle!
The Blue Sky in the beginning of the Video, was it shot in NYC or Chicago?
Reminds of Mute Math too – are they a christian band?
Hey anyone getting Bono out of this? I hear some U2 ,
nice voice, but the song never really “takes off”. Was waiting for that!
Potential, but very “Safe”
Needs better arrangement, but very nice, thanks dean!!