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(On "Kiss Me Goodbye")
Hello Tokyo takes their time to say goodbye in this track. A slow buildup and a melodic wind-down leave the listener feeling fluttery like the freshly-kissed. - Washingtonpost.com
"Hello Tokyo's energetic rock with its catchy melodies will have you
bobbing your head long after the music stops. Their fun pop rock is
border line punk, but don't be fooled, they are more sophisticated in their lyrics and melodies than today's "pop punk" music. Kat's vocals are smooth and brooding, she's been compared to Gwen Stefani and Fiona Apple, but the band's sound is unique and hard to place. It's hard to find unique sound these days, Hello Tokyo is a real treat." And not only are they talented, but fun to interview, too!" Jayme Schomann, Disc Jockey - Undeclared Rock Show
"Rock as infectious as Hello Tokyo's is hard to come by. Their music sticks with you long after their songs are over. Kick it alone plays in my head for hours after turning my stereo off." Joshua Olson, Manager - Insomnia Radio: Spotlight
"Rock as infectious as Hello Tokyo's is hard to come by. Their music sticks with you long after their songs are over. Kick it alone plays in my head for hours after turning my stereo off." Joshua Olson, Manager - Insomnia Radio: Spotlight
We are so glad that we don't have to jump a jumbo jet to offer greetings to HELLO TOKYO. Because the hard-working band is headquartered right here. But Kat (lead vocals, keyboards), John (rhythm guitar), Sean (lead guitar), Tara (drums), and Tim (bass, back-up vocals) certainly offer an international flair on the band's debut EP, Radio. The disc is conveniently available at CDBaby and Tower, and you may listen to such hot tracks as the charging "Right Track" and the captivating "Kiss Me Goodbye" here and here. Fans may head to New York for the group's Grape Street Pub gig on Friday, Dec. 9, or stay closer to home when Hello Tokyo plays Remington's of Laurel on Saturday, Dec. 10, with Exit Clov, Lucky Day, and Stone Gato. But by all means, do say hello. - Washington City Paper
We are so glad that we don't have to jump a jumbo jet to offer greetings to HELLO TOKYO. Because the hard-working band is headquartered right here. But Kat (lead vocals, keyboards), John (rhythm guitar), Sean (lead guitar), Tara (drums), and Tim (bass, back-up vocals) certainly offer an international flair on the band's debut EP, Radio. The disc is conveniently available at CDBaby and Tower, and you may listen to such hot tracks as the charging "Right Track" and the captivating "Kiss Me Goodbye" here and here. Fans may head to New York for the group's Grape Street Pub gig on Friday, Dec. 9, or stay closer to home when Hello Tokyo plays Remington's of Laurel on Saturday, Dec. 10, with Exit Clov, Lucky Day, and Stone Gato. But by all means, do say hello. - Washington City Paper
No, Gwen Stefani did not already have her baby, and no it did not go through a miraculous rapid aging process, move to DC and form a rock band. But for those who happened to wander in off the cold streets to DC9 a few weeks ago, this thought may have crossed your minds. Hello Tokyo, drawing influences and styles from a wide assortment of artists, was “born through change and completed through chance” back in 2003 and recently crawled their way into a warm welcome from the lively mass of friends and fans who packed the tiny upstairs bar at 9th and U St. Kat’s talented vocals will “No Doubt” pull you in and never let go. This was not a mere head nodding, occasional foot tapping affair, but a “you will dance” pop rock enthused party brought to you by a group who just wants to show you their music and have a good time in the process.
While the band shook the room with catchy upbeat tracks such as “Radio” from their 1st EP by the same name and “Kick It” off the more recent internet EP entitled OMG i <3 teh internets, it was a slower tempo “Kiss Me Goodbye” with simple drum and base accompaniment that stayed with us long after the show. DCist was fortunate enough to speak with the guys/girl from Hello Tokyo about an equine exploit, the DC music scene, and how if you heart the internet, it will heart you back.
by Chris Snyder in Music - DCist www.dcist.com
No, Gwen Stefani did not already have her baby, and no it did not go through a miraculous rapid aging process, move to DC and form a rock band. But for those who happened to wander in off the cold streets to DC9 a few weeks ago, this thought may have crossed your minds. Hello Tokyo, drawing influences and styles from a wide assortment of artists, was “born through change and completed through chance” back in 2003 and recently crawled their way into a warm welcome from the lively mass of friends and fans who packed the tiny upstairs bar at 9th and U St. Kat’s talented vocals will “No Doubt” pull you in and never let go. This was not a mere head nodding, occasional foot tapping affair, but a “you will dance” pop rock enthused party brought to you by a group who just wants to show you their music and have a good time in the process.
While the band shook the room with catchy upbeat tracks such as “Radio” from their 1st EP by the same name and “Kick It” off the more recent internet EP entitled OMG i <3 teh internets, it was a slower tempo “Kiss Me Goodbye” with simple drum and base accompaniment that stayed with us long after the show. DCist was fortunate enough to speak with the guys/girl from Hello Tokyo about an equine exploit, the DC music scene, and how if you heart the internet, it will heart you back.
by Chris Snyder in Music - DCist www.dcist.com
Great things come out of Washington DC: Corrupt politicians, impractical landmarks and Hello Tokyo, a pop rock band with an arsenal of infectious songs that will be left spinning in your head once the needle goes up. Now Brooklyn based, this chick-fronted band is playing all over the northeast. Radio and Bury Yourself are must haves. Beautiful Singer + Fun, Happy Music = Dancing Erection.
- Mike - FreeIndie.com
You've gotta love living in the 21st century. Sure, we don't have flying cars, but back in May, I heard a song by Hello Tokyo over satellite radio, and dug it muy mucho. Within a week, I had ordered their CD over the web, spoken with them via MySpace, downloaded their free internet-only EP, and scheduled an interview via email. Screw flying cars! We've got teh internets!
-Chris Boyd
www.houmidity.com - Houmidity
Great things come out of Washington DC: Corrupt politicians, impractical landmarks and Hello Tokyo, a pop rock band with an arsenal of infectious songs that will be left spinning in your head once the needle goes up. Now Brooklyn based, this chick-fronted band is playing all over the northeast. Radio and Bury Yourself are must haves. Beautiful Singer + Fun, Happy Music = Dancing Erection.
- Mike - FreeIndie.com
"SATURDAY NOVEMBER 25
Fun local pop, with straight rock players and strong female vocals. The band, named after a line in the movie Heathers, has been playing out of town quite a bit and getting attention. The new album, Don’t Cry in Public, is their first full-length." Joel - On Tap Magazine
"SATURDAY NOVEMBER 25
Fun local pop, with straight rock players and strong female vocals. The band, named after a line in the movie Heathers, has been playing out of town quite a bit and getting attention. The new album, Don’t Cry in Public, is their first full-length." Joel - On Tap Magazine
Discography
Hello Tokyo, Hello Tokyo (2004)- Same Mistake & Bury Yourself consistently on DC 101
Hello Tokyo, Radio (2005)- Release date: June 22, 2005.
I Heart TEH Internets - Internet ONLY Release (2005)
Don't Cry In Public (2006)
Sell The Stars (2007) (in production)
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Bio
SHORT BIO:
Hello Tokyo is a three-piece, female fronted, power-pop group from Brooklyn, NY. Originally formed in Washington D.C. after finding a forgotten 4-track recorder, Kat and John wrote a handful of songs and soon found themselves developing a great foundation of fans, press and relationships with local venues. While maintaining these D.C. relationships, Hello Tokyo branched out and began performing in NYC and Philadelphia, doing so regularly for the past 1½ years. During their trips north, Hello Tokyo fell in love with NYC, and decided to move there to pursue the band full-time. So they quit their jobs, loaded the van, moved to Brooklyn, NY and since then have been consistently performing live and writing new material.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
1. Performed on the 2006 Vans Warped tour.
2. Music on MTV's The Real World and Road Rules
3. Single "Radio" on an Animal Planet show called "Horse Power" which was the theme song for the entire show. 5 others HT songs played throughout series.
4. Hello Tokyo featured in the NY edition of the 2007 Fashion Fights Poverty Lookbook.
Hello Tokyo is here to stay and for the past 3 years moving in one direction...forward.
SOUNDS LIKE/INFLUENCES:
Metric, Rilo Kiley, Fountains of Wayne, No Doubt, Patsy Klein, Damone, Big Country, REM, U2, Fiona Apple, Echo & The Bunnymen, Snow Patrol, Midnight Oil, Goldfrapp, Maroon 5, Portishead, The Sounds and many more.
TOUR DATES:
(see calendar)
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