KOLARS
Premiere New Single "Turn It Up"
Exclusively With FLOOD Magazine: http://bit.ly/2E5tzM3
Set to Release 7" Limited Edition Vinyl
via Mike McCready of Pearl Jam's Hockey Talkter Records
"When I first saw KOLARS live, I was incredibly impressed! Their live dynamic is nothing like I've
seen. The modified drum kit, the tap dancing, the amazing songwriting. They have it all!"
-Mike McCready of Pearl Jam
"A Superb Punch Of Musical Bliss."
-Time Out
"KOLARS are as if T-Rex and The Pixies had a love child who was born tap dancing on a drum kit with a no-shits-given punk aesthetic."
-Underground UK
Los Angeles, CA - February 12, 2019 - KOLARS have shared their new single, "Turn It Up", premiering exclusively with FLOOD Magazine. Fans can listen here: http://bit.ly/2E5tzM3
"Turn It Up" will be available everywhere digitally on February 19th. KOLARS have collaborated with Mike McCready of Pearl Jam to release a limited edition vinyl of "Turn It Up" (side A) / "Touch The Lightening" (side B) on his label, Hockey Talkter Records. The vinyl will be out in early April via Hockey Talkter and through Jack White's Third Man Records.
"As a kid, I listened to a lot of punk music and it inspired me to start singing and writing songs. It is a culture that embraces imperfection and values authentic expression which is empowering to someone just starting out. I was really draw to songs like 'Soundsystem' by Operation Ivy and 'Radio' by Rancid. Both are anthems celebrating music as a medicine to raise your spirit." Rob Kolar of KOLARS said. "I've always wanted to write a song appreciating what music has done for my life - this song is our version of that. 'Turn It Up' is our tribute to how music can be vital in getting us through tough times."
Later this month, KOLARS will kick off their spring tour, including stops at Flying Burrito Festival, SXSW, and Treefort Festival. For a full list of tour dates, please see below.
KOLARS have been touring internationally since the release of their self-titled album in 2017 and have received accolades for their effervescent blend of upbeat disco rock with twangy rockabilly. Huffington Post says they "instantly fell in love with their tantalizing sonics, and their energetic, apocalyptic marvel" while Paste Magazine concluded that "KOLARS play their unique blend with every inch of their body."
They have shared bills with Spoon, The Voidz, STRFKR, The Kills, Best Coast, Shakey Graves, Father John Misty, LP, Unknown Mortal Orchestra, The Revivalists, Hurray For The Riff Raff, Starcrawler, Shonen Knife, RZA, Pussy Riot, Built To Spill, The Growlers, The Roots, Nikki Lane, and many others.
KOLARS is one of those rare acts which descends from another dimension, struts its sequin skin, blares its unabashed musical thrill ride and leaves audiences with their mouths on the floor.
The husband and wife duo craft a full sound through minimal instrumentation: a guitarist and a tap-dancing drummer. Rob Kolar twists and turns as he sings imaginative lyrics with a raw swagger. He spins his guitar as notes sail and scramble through the room, with a presence that embodies elements of Elvis and Marc Bolan with a ragged punky edge. The magnetic, one of a kind, Lauren Brown uses her whole body as a percussion instrument, tap dancing rhythms with her feet while playing a full stand up kit with her arms. An alluring hybrid of Mo Tucker and Gene Kelly with a dash of Iggy Pop wildness. Studio experimentations are fused into the live show, adding colorful nuances to their performance.
KOLARS produces the music, and has created a genre melding soundscape. The band has inspired evocative descriptions such as "space blues", "glam-a-billy" and "desert disco", with a style that combines elements of new wave, blues, psychedelia, glam, folk, disco and punk.
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Follow KOLARS:
Website: http://kolarsband.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kolarsmusic/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/kolarcoocoo
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kolarsmusic/
Upcoming Tour Dates:
Feb 21 - San Diego, CA @ Casbah
Feb 22 - Los Angeles, CA @ The Echo
Feb 23 - Santa Barbara, CA @ Velvet Jones
Mar 1 - Costa Mesa, CA @ Wayfarer
Mar 9 - Phoenix, AZ @ Flying Burrito Festival
Mar 10 - 18 - Austin, TX @ SXSW Festival
Mar 21 - Denver, CO @ Larimer
Mar 22 - Salt Lake City, UT @ Urban Lounge
Mar 23 - Boise, ID @ Treefort Festival
Mar 28 - Eugene, OR @ Wildcraft
Mar 29 - Seattle, WA @ Sunset
Mar 30 - Portland, OR @ Doug Fir
Mar 31 - Spokane, WA @ The Bartlett
Apr 9 - Kansas City, MO @ Record Bar
Apr 10 - Minneapolis, MN @ 7th Street Entry
Apr 11 - Chicago, IL @ Beat Kitchen
Apr 12 - Columbus, OH @ Big Room
Apr 13 - Cincinnati, OH @ MOTR
Apr 15 - Toronto, Canada @ Monarch
Apr 16 - Montreal, Canada @ Casa Del Popolo
Apr 17 - Boston, MA @ Middle East
Apr 18 - Philadelphia, PA @ Boot & Saddle
Apr 20 - Brooklyn, NY @ Rough Trade
Apr 21 - Washington DC @ DC9
Apr 22 - Asheville, NC @ Grey Eagle
Apr 24 - Nashville, TN @ The Basement
Apr 26 - Houston, TX @ White Oak Music Hall
Apr 27 - San Antonio, TX @ Paper Tiger
Apr 28 - Austin, TX @ Stubbs
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Preventing Digital Damage: 4 Tips
For Managing Your Child’s Screen Time
The digital age has given new generations of parents something extra to worry about:
How much screen time is too much?
Physicians, teachers and psychologists generally agree that spending inordinate amounts of time immersed in computers, smartphones or social media can negatively impact a child’s developing mind and body. A screen time study published recently in JAMA Pediatrics found a link between excessive screen time and later development milestones.
Other studies have associated digital overuse with teen depression, and the American Academy of Pediatrics has issued guidelines suggesting daily limits on screen time for different age groups.
“It’s the responsibility of the parents to get control of this and guide their children, from a young age, on the positives and negatives of screen time,” says Christine Kyriakakos Martin (www.youvegotthisparenting.com), an early education expert and author of You’ve Got This! Keys To Effective Parenting For The Early Years.
Martin has suggestions for how parents can manage screen time and decrease a child’s risk for screen-related health or developmental problems:
Distinguish screen time from play time. Play is a fundamental learning tool for young children, but parents, Martin says, should not think of screens as toys for play time. “When screen time is limited and separated from other types of play, parents show their children the importance of setting boundaries, using their imaginations, and being active.”
Get involved. Parents who engage with their children about on-screen activities can help them increase their communication skills and teach them how to navigate digital media. “Parents can talk with their children about the videos they watch and games they play like they would discuss characters and plotlines in a book,” Martin says. “When there is parental engagement like this, a child’s vocabulary and literacy skills develop and family communication gets stronger.”
Make mealtimes screen-free. “Eliminate screens from the meal table, including when you’re out at a restaurant,” Martin says. “While it can be tempting to pack the iPads to have some adult conversation while you’re out to eat, doing this doesn’t teach your children about manners, properly engaging in conversation, or being mindful of other patrons.”
Set a good example. It will be harder for a child to disengage from screens if his or her parents are consistently looking down at their own phones or tablets. “Remember,” Martin says, “your children learn from your example. If they see you spending a lot of time with your face in front of a screen, they’ll also want to use technology at the same time. Try your best to save your time on social media for your lunch break, during nap time, or after your children have gone to bed.”
“Learning how to use screens, verbally communicate or socially interact will have a positive impact on language skills, relationships and overall health,” Martin says. “Spending time with their parents, learning through play is what young children need and want.”
About Christine Kyriakakos Martin
Christine Kyriakakos Martin (www.youvegotthisparenting.com) is the author of You’ve Got This! Keys To Effective Parenting For The Early Years. An early education expert and consultant, Martin is the founder and owner of Sunshine Preschool in Hopkinton, Mass. She has spoken on child-development topics at national education conventions and colleges.
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