PASS KONTROL Debut New Hope City

Bushwick's beloved Pass Kontrol are about to unveil their most ambitious effort to date. Why are these guys not huge? Well, that might be about to change, as the band opens the new play New Hope City. That's right, a play. When most rockers in Bushwick are playing 8,000 Todd P shows and hoping for that coveted Pitchfork write-up, Pass Kontrol decided to throw all their energy into theatre. I say hallelujah!

"New Hope City is a post-apocalyptic, rock-and-roll show about three sketchy dudes, and one half-robot/half-dude broadcasting pirate radio in the seedy outskirts of a beautiful, franchised city, owned and operated by an omnipotent mega-corporation. The play is a raw, hand-crafted, musical collage about a future world, using elements of live music, live action, film, and dance creating an interactive story for the audience."

These are four fun dudes determined to make you have the time of your life. Even the New York Post thinks this sounds cool. I urge those of you in Brooklyn to hop on this bandwagon and buy your tickets now. Tickets are only $10 if you purchase online ($12 at the door). The running schedule is FEBRUARY 11-13, 18-20, 25-27 (all shows at 8:00pm at Bushwick Starr). You can also download the band's new accompanying ep for free right here.



Of course, we may be a little bit biased, as Pass Kontrol played our first two shows. But why not live a little and see what real Bushwick has to offer? Let's call it a dare. I think you'll be fully satisfied.

PASS KONTROL Debut New Songs

Pass Kontrol are one of the headliners of our unofficlal CMJ party this Wednesday and, coincidentally, they have unveiled some new material. The Bushwick band recently premiered the new track "New Hope City" on Myspace, along with another new one, "Twins". But no one knows Pass Kontrol if they haven't seen them live. Don't miss their performance at Tandem on Wednesday at 11:30PM.

Pass Kontrol - New Hope City [stream]

UPDATE - The Sky Report Unofficial CMJ Party

The Sky Report celebrates the CMJ Music Marathon Bushwick style with an unofficial showcase at Tandem Bar this Wednesday, October 21st. (21 & over!!) Check out the schedule and band links below. Hope to see you out!

Tandem is off the Jefferson L stop in Bushwick, walk Troutman 2 1/2 blocks past Knickerbocker. Address is 236 Troutman. tandembar.net

BACK ROOM ($4):

8:00 YES ALEXANDER (Blue Sky Black Death)
8:35 CALLERS
9:10 postMagic
9:45 MeKaniKdolls
10:20 BONNIE BAXTER
10:55 FAN-TAN
11:30 PASS KONTROL
12:20 MARIONETTES OF SATAN
1:10 TIGER! SHIT! TIGER! TIGER!
1:40 DJ JEREMY RUSSELL

FRONT ROOM (free!):

8:20 TED BUDDY ENSEMBLE
10:05 BRITTAIN ASHFORD
11:00 TED BUDDY ENSEMBLE
12:00 YES ALEXANDER (Blue Sky Black Death)
1:00 DJ PALEBOY

Announcing The Sky Report Pre-CMJ Party

We had so much fun putting on our first showcase for Make Music New York last June that we've decided to try it again! This time we're celebrating the kick-off of the CMJ Music Marathon Bushwick style with a pre-party on Wednesday, October 21st at Tandem Bar. The details are still coming together, but we do have the initial lineup for you:

Marionettes of Satan
Bonnie Baxter
Pass Kontrol
MeKaniKdolls
Yes Alexander (Blue Sky Black Death)
Post Magic
Brittain Ashford
Paleboy (dj set)
& more to be announced!!

RSVP and more info here.

The Sky Report TV

Check out some of the recent videos uploaded to our YouTube channel - theskyreportTV. The first three clips (Pass Kontrol, Shadowbox, Lady Magma) are taken from our first show, Make Music New York at Northeast Kingdom. It was a stormy outdoor show that got forced into the tiny NK Den. Madness ensued.

Make Music New York

Our humble first attempt at putting a show together! Make Music New York! The Sky Report Radio presents 7 bands and 5 DJs over the course of an entire day at Northeast Kingdom in Bushwick. This Sunday from 1:00pm outside Northeast Kingdom in Bushwick. After party with DJ's in the den at 8:00pm. See you there!

OUTSIDE:
1:00pm VULTURE REALTY
2:00pm PALEBOY (The Sky Report Radio DJ Set)
4:00pm BONNIE BAXTER
4:30pm RED ROMANS (ft. Ryan Sartin of ASA RANSOM)
5:00pm PASS KONTROL
5:45pm BAD CREDIT NO CREDIT
6:30pm A/D
7:15pm LADY MAGMA

INSIDE:
8:00pm NEGRIS
9:45pm SOH LUVLEE (AVE BFF)
11:00pm SILENT T
12:00am PALEBOY (REALLY?)
1:00am JEREMY RUSSELL

And don't forget to listen to The Sky Report Radio.

Happy Halloween from The Sky Report

Just a quick reminder that I'll be DJ-ing tonight at midnight after a live performance by Pass Kontrol. Info on the flyer above.

Also, my favorite Swedish band have made special Halloween videos for just about every track on their new album A Hundred Things Keep Me Up at Night. They are all homemade and super cute. Check them out here.

Love is All - Give it Back

HALLOWEEN NIGHT

Hey Brooklyn, got plans for Halloween? I'll be playing a bunch of spooky tracks and hot electro/disko jams after Pass Kontrol rock the house. It all goes down at 11pm at Northeast Kingdom this Friday night. Take the L train to Jefferson, then walk a few steps to 18 Wykcoff (between Starr and Troutman). Prizes for best costume, so come decked out and dance the night away!

PASS KONTROL Playing Three Free Shows in Brooklyn This Weekend

As they usher in two new members of the band, Bushwick's beloved Pass Kontrol will play three FREE shows this weekend in Brooklyn. The fun starts Friday night at Duck Duck, then continues Saturday afternoon with a street performance in front of Northeast Kingdom. Things get finished off at Pete's Candy Store later that night. Full info at the bottom of the scroll.

Check out the awesome Pass Kontrol track "Love is a Dog From Hell", streaming on their Myspace page:

STREAM - Pass Kontrol - Love is a Dog From Hell

-Activists/Dictators

The Nasties and Burlington transplants Activists/Dictators (or simply A/D) are also playing Pete's Candy Store on Saturday. This will mark A/D's first full live show since relocating to Bushwick late last year. A/D also join Pass Kontrol for a show at Goodbye Blue Monday on July 11th.

Tonight - Duck Duck - 9:30pm
Saturday - Northeast Kingdom - Make Music NY Festival - 1-4 pm
Saturday - Pete's Candy Store (w/ A/D) - 9:00pm
July 11 - Goodbye Blue Monday (w/ A/D) - 10:00pm

Underground Alert - PASS KONTROL

Introducing Pass Kontrol, an underground Brooklyn duo, who already have a loyal following in both Bushwick and Berlin. The band's impressive versatility is best experienced live. And if you're in NY, don't miss their next show, February 23 at the Bushwick Starr. The guys made a special video invite to the show, with a special performance on a Brooklyn rooftop.



To experience the more ambient side of Pass Kontrol, stream a handful of tracks below.

STREAM - Pass Kontrol - various tracks