Video: Yeah Yeah Yeah’s – “Mosquito”

The Yeah Yeah Yeahs have shared a video for the title track off their new record, Mosquito. The video concept utilizes the picture in picture format where the large screen features a mosquito sucking the blood of a small child, who is the focus of the smaller screen. As the song reaches a climax things get psychedelic ending in an obvious but none the less satisfying manner.

Listen: Yeah Yeah Yeahs – “Mosquito” Full LP Stream

Yeah Yeah Yeahs‘ Mosquito won’t be out for another two weeks, but thanks to the folks over at Noisey you can listen to it right now with the extra bonus of Karen, Nick and Brian discussing each track.  Make sure to Pre-order Mosquito now which is out on April 16th via Interscope and check out the full track list for reference below, yes you read that right, DR. Octagon is featured on one of the tracks.

Mosquito Tracklist:

01. Sacrilege
02. Subway
03. Mosquito
04. Under the Earth
05. Slave
06. These Paths
07. Area 52
08. Buried Alive feat. Dr. Octagon
09. Always
10. Despair
11. Wedding Song

Listen: Yeah Yeah Yeah’s – Under The Earth

The Yeah Yeah Yeahs will release their new album, Mosquito, on April 16. So far we have shared a stream and quality video for lead single “Sacrilege” leaving most of us with much anticipation  to hear the band’s fourth studio album in the 13 years in full. As luck would have it the trio sat down with the New York Times for an in-depth feature  and also premiered another new track off their upcoming record entitled “Under the Earth.” Check out both the interview and the sultry new track HERE.

Video: Yeah Yeah Yeahs – “Sacrilege”

We already shared an audio stream of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs single “Sacrilege” off their forthcoming record Mosquito out April 16 via Interscope, and now we can happily share the accompanying cinematic video. British model/actress Lily Cole stars in yet another great Megaforce directed video.

Listen: Yeah Yeah Yeahs – “Sacrilege”

As reported the Yeah Yeah Yeahs are gearing up to release their new L,P Mosquito, on April 16th. So far we have heard some live renditions of the new material but “Sacrilege” marks our first proper taste of a studio recording.  It's also worth noting that the song features a full 24-piece gospel choir, stream it below...

Sunday Matinée - Celebrating Sunday's With A Live Clip: Yeah Yeah Yeahs Perform Two New Songs in Pamona

It’s been a while since we have heard anything new from the Yeah YeahYeahs but luck would have it that the trio are set to release a new album in the spring and this week performed some new material from the new record for a lucky crowed in Pomona, California. Reportedly, the first of the two videos below is titled "Suck Young Blood".

Video: Karen O’s "Stop The Virgens" Documentary

The Creators Project released a 30 plus minute documentary on the making of Karen O’s rock opera “Stop The Virgins.” Featuring footage and interviews with many of the players involved from performers to set designers and musicians, the footage offers fans an unprecedented look at the creative process behind putting the show together. 

“Seven years ago, Karen O started working on an album that never saw the light of day. She came to realize the material “was much broader than… a rock record.” Heavily inspired by cinema and theater during her writing process, Karen says she always envisioned the record as more than just music but never had the right outlet for it. Finally, the manifestation of this introspective exercise comes in the form of a psycho-opera of sorts, entitled Stop the Virgens, which debuted last October in DUMBO at St. Ann’s Warehouse in conjunction with our Creators Project: New York event.”

Video: Creators Project - Karen O in Stop the Virgins

Six years ago, Karen O of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs started working on an album, but she came to realize the material “was much broader than putting it out as a rock record.” The final manifestation of this introspective exercise is a psycho-opera of sorts, and the unique performance entitled, Stop the Virgens, debuts today, October 12th in DUMBO in conjunction with St. Ann’s Warehouse and The Creators Project New York .She teamed up with co-creator and production designer K.K. Barrett (who has worked on films like Where the Wild Things Are and Lost in Translation) to conceive what Karen describes as an assault on the tragic joys of youth, fever dreams drenched in visual seduction, a cathartic spell spun through a cycle of nine songs.

They weren’t quite sure how to categorize the genre-blending performance, because its narrative doesn’t flow quite like that of a musical. The effect is a lot more emotional and dramatic, closer to an opera… but then again, it’s no Carmen or La Boheme, and Karen’s bewitching cries are not those of your average sopranos. Director Adam Rapp says it’s an “autobiographical journey for her, she’s putting it all out there in that way.”

The psycho-opera, produced by The Studio, is an extremely multidisclipinary and chaotic visual treat as it combines theater with rock music, enhanced with video projections and technology. And yes, Karen’s outlandish style will be spotlighted, as her personal costume designer Christian Joy is outfitting the entire cast.

It seems to be an experience better seen than described, as fellow Yeah Yeah Yeah’s bandmate Nick Zinner says: “It’s unlike anything I’ve ever seen or heard. It’s going to blow people’s minds.”

The Creators Project New York takes place October 15-16, the free event will feature musical guests The Field, Clams Casino, Florence + The Machine, Justice, Company Flow, JJ and many  more. Make sure to sign up for your free ticket HERE.

UPDATE: March 2, 2012
Check out the new documentary on the production HERE.

Onomatopoeia Exclusive Download: Perestroika - “Dream Control”

Perestroika’s first drop in October comes in the form of another exclusive mashup we called “Dream Control”. Chambaland and I stuck with the rock theme again on this one combining Fleetwood Mac’s “Dreams” with the Yeah Yeah Yeahs “Y Control,” we were both surprised how quickly this one came together, clocking in at about half the man hours. Let us know what you think?

Perestroika – Dream Control

Recorded October 1, 2011 in Astoria NY, USA

Art by Jediak

Perestroika is Chambaland & Jediak

01: Dream Control – 4:28: Fleetwood Mac “Dreams” vs. Yeah Yeah Yeahs – “Y Control”

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Creators Project: Nick Zinner - "41 Strings"

In celebration the 41st anniversary of Earth Day, Nick Zinner of Yeah Yeah Yeahs fame led an orchestra ensemble to perform an original piece which he composed called “41 Strings.” You can check out a Creators Project documentary which details the complete making of the composition via the video below. The composition was created in collaboration with Hisham Akira Bharoocha and Ben Vida of Soft Circle, You can have a listen to the full arrangement below as well. 

41 Strings by creatorsproject