VIDEO: Ra Ra Riot "Dying Is Fine"

...having been one of the first bands we ever posted about at The Buddha Den, we are exhilarated to have found out that Ra Ra Riot from Syracuse will be returning to The Nite Owl on January 30 (yes, we know it's a weeknight. Make yr plans now.) This clip for "Dying Is Fine" employs seasonal and caterpillar metaphors, as well as colorfully playful animation to great effect. Overall, it's a fun clip by a fun band that we can't wait to see again....

Ra Ra Riot @ Nite Owl 9/9

Luckily, I was roused out of a sleepy Sunday evening to the Nite Owl. Granted, I missed the band I was supposed to see, which was Kenoma. However, I stumbled into a real treat. Local promoters Do Tell Records somehow convinced Ra Ra Riot to make a stop in the Gem City on an off night from their tour with Editors. Not sure how that happened, but we sure were lucky.....




With a distinctive 80s bent similar to R.E.M.'s Murmur or Dexy's Midnight Runners combined with an Arcade Fire type enthusiasm, this was an incredibly high-energy show. Yeah, you missed it...

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