New Music: Northern Room
Posted October 15, 2007 — in Music News
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!
Comment by davey — October 15, 2007 @ 8:14 am
Fantastic song and hearfelt. Lead Singer is great. Congrats Guys!
Comment by tina — October 15, 2007 @ 8:15 am
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!
Comment by liz — October 15, 2007 @ 8:17 am
One of the better bands KOAR has posted - i dig it. Would like to hear more.
Comment by Rob — October 15, 2007 @ 8:19 am
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.
Comment by Daniel Holter — October 15, 2007 @ 8:19 am
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.
Comment by Daniel Holter — October 15, 2007 @ 8:21 am
Definetely a good song. Also, it gets better with more listens!
Comment by Tina — October 15, 2007 @ 8:21 am
Going to check them out at CMJ. Like the track and production. I think its better than ColdPlay!
Thanks for the tip KOAR.
Comment by Ralph — October 15, 2007 @ 8:24 am
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.
Comment by Missy — October 15, 2007 @ 8:26 am
The live show is a amazing too. The record doesnt do them justice!
Comment by Brett — October 15, 2007 @ 8:27 am
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.
Comment by Eddie — October 15, 2007 @ 8:31 am
The song reminds me of my friend that took her own life. Very sad and depressing, but the song give me hope. Thanks.
Comment by Peaches — October 15, 2007 @ 8:34 am
Great pick KOAR - now this is a true talented band.
Comment by hayley — October 15, 2007 @ 8:37 am
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?
Comment by John — October 15, 2007 @ 8:40 am
I cant find it either John. I am emailing Kings. Will find out.
Comment by Tina — October 15, 2007 @ 8:42 am
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
Comment by michael whitehall — October 15, 2007 @ 8:46 am
Thanks Michael.
Tinax0×0
Comment by Tina — October 15, 2007 @ 8:49 am
Now there’s some super cool (and responsive) fan-love.
Thanks, Michael!
Comment by Daniel Holter — October 15, 2007 @ 8:56 am
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…
Comment by Angie — October 15, 2007 @ 9:29 am
Hoping for something good in ‘08 from these guys too, love the EPs.
Comment by Dallas — October 15, 2007 @ 12:24 pm
they do sound like coldplay/the fray….so it isn’t really new music….thanks!
Comment by hank — October 15, 2007 @ 1:24 pm
Love the song - thanks for the tip KOAR. When are you going to check out our band?
Comment by elliot — October 15, 2007 @ 5:00 pm
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.
Comment by Rocky — October 15, 2007 @ 5:01 pm
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.
Comment by meow — October 15, 2007 @ 5:03 pm
This track is a little depressing. To down for me, but maybe its the meaning of the song. Torn Torn Torn Torn
Comment by girlie — October 15, 2007 @ 5:04 pm
This band is going to blow up, you feel it.
Comment by higgins — October 15, 2007 @ 5:07 pm
I agree Higgins, this band could breakout in 2008. The singer is awesome live, very captivating and emotional.
Comment by lilly — October 15, 2007 @ 5:10 pm
Are they on a label?
major? indie or none?
Comment by Mikewhite — October 15, 2007 @ 5:11 pm
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.
Comment by fred — October 15, 2007 @ 5:13 pm
This band is definetely going to get picked up.
xfactor
Comment by xfactor — October 15, 2007 @ 5:14 pm
This is one of the few bands that KOAR posted that everyone agrees on. Wow! its a miracle!
Comment by tina@gmail.com — October 15, 2007 @ 5:15 pm
The Blue Sky in the beginning of the Video, was it shot in NYC or Chicago?
Comment by mcmike — October 15, 2007 @ 5:16 pm
Reminds of Mute Math too - are they a christian band?
Comment by mcmike — October 15, 2007 @ 5:19 pm
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!!
Comment by michael barile — October 20, 2007 @ 1:01 pm