"FEAR ME"
The band channels Stephen King's 'Carrie' and gives its victims some vengeance in a mesmerizing visual treat
Maritza Navarro Maritza Navarro
June 10, 2015
SHARE2TWEET8 646

L.A. based indie band Sad Robot is not trying to confuse you, but they're not about to spoon-feed you either. The sounds and themes from the debut single off their new album Aprés Moi Le Déluge stray from the tracks of albums past. And the official video for "Fear Me," premiering exclusively on Fuse today, is no different.

You might think the graceful brunette who alternates between a bloody solo and emotive close-ups is no more than frontwoman Katherine Pawlak, but you'd be very wrong. Pawlak also stepped behind the camera for this video, making her first foray into directing, much to the chagrin of her management team. "I knew there was going to be a lot of confusion," Pawlak says of letting another woman star in the clip. "I just said why not? They’ll think that. Why not do it different?"

Pawlak's bravery is a direct reflection of the power and fearlessness that is intrinsic to the new single. The video, which stars the lithe and mercurial dancer and actress Sara Silkin, is a love letter to the bullied, written upon a backdrop of chaos. Pawlak says the concept came from the notion of a character like Stephen King's Carrie White:

"I thought, 'How amazing would it be to have this song be an expression for a victim who becomes a villain?' I think that's the most dangerous person. Somebody who is hurting so deeply, who has been bullied and terrorized in some way."

MORE: Check Out the 13 Babeliest Babes Playing This Year's Bonnaroo
The quiet ballad "Fear Me" is a lullaby of screw-offs made for anyone rising against odds. Originally inspired by the heartbreak and insecurity caused by an ex-boyfriend, Pawlak's vocals are powerful and painful without being overpowering. She says the lyrics are a "fuck you to him and a fuck you to the me that I used to be."


It's been quite a year for Pawlak and Sad Robot. Pawlak joined forces with bandmate and guitar-slayer Nick Perez to write, record and create a sound that feels more authentic to the band's new self, less like the influences that shaped earlier work.

The two have joined forces as a romantic couple as well, and if that is what has brought out the happy robot in Pawlak and the creepy robot in the new sound, we're all for it. Perez has also been the cheerleader behind Pawlak's decision to revisit her film roots and stay true to her vision for the video.

Catch up on Sad Robot here and pre-order the new album Aprés Moi Le Déluge, coming June 23, here. If the new single is any indication of what's to come, we can't wait to hear what the rest of the album has in store.

- See more at: http://www.fuse.tv/videos/2015/06/sad-robot-fear-me-video#sthash.CdDPCiWc.dpuf - FUSE TV

Bjork's Vespertine is a record with a lot of personal memories...memories that are so personal that I can't share them on here -- not out of shame or discomfort but because they might not be appropriate for this publication. Bjork has always had a knack for blending the turbulent with the euphoric, but on that record, she paired the turbulent and euphoric with the vulnerable and the intimate, and hearing that album in the right state of mind can be a transformative experience. When artists are influenced by Bjork, it's more common for me to hear traces of Homogenic or Post -- which is fine; those are great records -- but Vespertine rarely rears its head. But when I heard "Fear me" by Sad Robot, which we're premiering today, Vespertine was the first thought to spring to mind -- with a touch of Florence and the Machine as well.

Sad Robot's Katherine Pawlak has that rare breed of voice which is both powerful but also textured and deeply dramatic. When she sings "Fear me now" over and over again, it feels less like a warning and more like raw self-excoriation. There's hints of regret and deeply rooted pain twisting their way through the natural beauty of her voice and the track's arrangement. And the marvelous build and release of tension in the track accentuates "Fear me"'s hidden turbulence.

The song is on Sad Robot's upcoming record, Aprés Moi Le Déluge, which is due out June 23rd. - Baeble Music

“FEAR ME” BY SAD ROBOT

Sad Robot is the collaborative project of Nicolas Perez and Kat Pawlak. The Glendale-based duo recently revamped their sonic direction by leaking the first single, “Fear Me,” off their new album, Après Moi Le Déluge, dropping June 23rd. The enveloping track is built on haunting synths, strong drums, and stirring strings, but what isn’t new is Pawlak’s gorgeously soaring voice. - Free Bike Valet

Los Angeles-based Sad Robot have released a brand new single titled “Fear Me,” along with announcing their new album Après Moi Le Déluge, (After Me, The Flood) available on June 23. The track premiered exclusively at Baeble Music last week, who highlights its “hints of regret and deeply rooted pain twisting their way through the natural beauty of her [Kat’s] voice and the track’s arrangement.”

Having already landed performances at SXSW, Sunset Strip Music Festival, KROQ “Locals Only” events, and countless other festivals and tours, Sad Robot is in the midst of a defining transition in their sound. Après Moi Le Déluge was the first album to be self-produced by co-founding member Nicolas Perez, with George Dum handling the mixing and mastering duties. The album is a conceptual one based on real life events – featuring a much bigger, dramatically different sound from previous releases.

“The studio experience differed quite a bit due to the extensive demoing and pre-production that went on for over a year from start to completion of the record,” explains vocalist Kat Pawlak. “The approach to the record was most influenced by ‘Fear Me’ – its cinematic feel shaped the entire record and changed the sound of the band.”

Fans can expect an official music video for “Fear Me” in the coming weeks, and can pre-order Après Moi Le Déluge HERE. For more information on Sad Robot, be sure to follow the band on Facebook and Twitter.

“Fear Me” on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/sad-robot/fear-me - Ghetto Blaster Magazine

Interview: Sad Robot
by Deanna Chapman. 24th Jun 2015

We had the chance to interview Sad Robot about their latest release. Check out the interview below along with a stream of their song, “Fear Me,“ at the end of the interview.

When did the band first start and how did the two of you meet?
(SR): Well, the roots of Sad Robot can be traced back to 2011 but the Sad Robot that has you are hearing with this new album, really started in 2013 when we were a three-piece band. As we continued to explore our identity and evolve sound, there was a amicable split between us (Kat & Nick) and our drummer, who we still love and cherish. That is when we decided to continue as a two-piece from here on out.

Were either of you trained in music prior to the band?
(Kat): Yes we both were actually. I studied at an art school in New Haven and grew up studying musical theater and classical piano.

(Nick): I have a Bachelor degree in guitar playing but started out playing in hardcore/punk bands.

How was it playing at SXSW? Is it as crazy as it’s portrayed in the media?
(SR): It Is as crazy as they say it is. There is music coming from all directions. You can’t walk 15 minutes without running into someone you know. It’s so loud but there are so many great bands so you dont really mind. This year was especially crazy. We drove 20+ hours to play. It was raining that week. We recorded some of the sound of the rain as we were driving and used it in the intro to the song "My lament Pt2.” from our new album. It felt like an important moment and we wanted to document it.

Aprés Moi Le Déluge is quite the album title. What does it mean and how did you come up with it?
(SR): Après moi Le Déluge means After Me, The Flood, spoken by Louis XV. There are two interpretations of the meaning.

One version meaning “after me comes the flood,” which is like saying “After I die, destruction will fall upon you,” like a plague or some shit.

The other meaning is “I don’t care what happens after I’m gone”.

To us, it is the first one where the message is powerful, bold and truly captivates the essence of this record. It’s a little dark but that’s the point. It is also Kat’ tattoo on her forearm.

​What was the writing and recording processes like for this album?
(SR): On this album we really focused on the details. We wrote, and rewrote, the music, lyrics, concepts, ideas over and over again. We refused to settle for anything less than our best. This went on for over a year. We always believed we could do better until one day we felt like we had something that we were truly proud of. It’s the most honest music we’ve ever made and we’ve never worked so hard for anything in our lives. Nick produced this record. Kat created a concept for “Aprés Moi Le Déluge,” which is pure honesty and heartbreak. We always supported each others visions on this record.

Being a band based in LA, do you find it difficult to stand out in a city so crowded with music?
(SR): In some ways yes because there are so many great bands it’s hard to not be influenced by them. We try not to worry about it that much though because the competitive attiutude that some bands in LA towards each other is counter productive to the Los Angeles music scene. We think there is room for everyone and the really great bands will get noticed

Other than the new release, what can fans expect from you in the near future? A tour?
(SR): Yes! We are finalizing a tour now. We will have vinyl records within the next few months. The most exciting thing to expect from us though is our short film “Aprés Moi Le Déluge” directed by Kat and tells the story of our record.

Where can we find you guys on social media?

https://www.facebook.com/mysadrobot
Sad Robot (@MySadRobot) | Twitter
instagram.com/mysadrobot - Hifi Noise

THE EPIC WAIL OF SAD ROBOT

0 Comments 22 JUNE 2015

sad robot music
“Cine-pop” duo Sad Robot talk finding their new sound, touring life, and creating art from pain in advance of their new LP Après Moi Le Déluge.
By Daniel Barron

The title of Los Angeles duo Sad Robot’s new album is titled Après Moi, Le Déluge, an idiom that translates as “after me, the flood.” It means that whatever happens when the speaker is gone means nothing to them. The body may be ephemeral but great art can become immortal. Whether Sad Robot is one for the canon remains to be seen, but one thing for certain is that their new record is anything but high-calorie pop. Après Moi, Le Déluge is filled top-to-bottom with epic stadium shakers and energetic anthems designed to levitate you, and should appeal to fans of Goldfrapp, Sia, and Florence and the Machine.

It’s a bold new direction for the group that began with their lead single, “Fear Me.”

“Fear Me”- Official Music Video


Band members Katherine Pawlak and Nicolas Perez returned to terra firma to speak with Yay! LA about the alchemy that went into their new record’s style, touring life, and what produces great art.

sad robot music
How do you describe your sound to the uninitiated?
Katherine Pawlak: We try to say now that it’s “cine-pop,” with a rock edge to it. We come from a blues rock background but we keep using the word “cinematic” over and over because even the poppier songs on this record have this kind of cinematic, bigger sound to it. We feel like it’s harder to say “indie rock” or “indie pop.” There are so many genres and subgenres and we hate to be pigeonholed.

Your new LP Après Moi Le Déluge drops very soon. How long has the process been from songwriting to recording to getting the album out there?
Pawlak: It was incredibly long. We wrote “Fear Me” about a year ago, and once we wrote that song and started demoing it we realized that what we were doing with that song was completely different. We loved it so much and that was the one song that really meant the most to us. So we kind of based this whole record around “Fear Me.” We took that whole year of writing and rewriting and demoing and preproduction…it really changed everything for us.
We tried to make the most honest expression of ourselves. We tell people, “These are based on real-life events and real emotions in the lyrics.” We put a lot of ourselves into this album.

sad robot music
The album is full of powerful anthems and ballads. It started with “Fear Me” and that defined the direction that you wanted to take the whole album?
Pawlak: Absolutely. We would show it to some of our friends and family members and “Fear Me” was always the song that made them go, “Holy crap, this song speaks to me.” It shaped our approach. We weren’t trying to make ballads. It’s just what came out. I’m already thinking of music videos and movie trailers that I would want our songs to be in. That type of feel, you know?

You mention that this was a very personal record. What was the general headspace that you were both in when you were creating this?
Pawlak: For me it was definitely a year of changes. Lots of ups and downs, getting out of relationships that were abusive and trying to find confidence and figure out my voice and who I am. Also, I experienced a tragic loss. I lost my father. So much personal tragedy kind of went into this record, but there’s so much hope there, too.

sad robot music
People fall all over the spectrum on this, but do you believe that pain is necessary in order to synthesize good art?
Pawlak: I tell people that the whole point of why we are called Sad Robot is that since I’ve been writing poetry when I was ten-years-old I was more inspired by pain and loss and self-discovery. I believe art is shaped by everything. Happiness can produce some great art. I don’t think pain can stand in your way or help. If you’re an artist who really wants to express yourself and you’re feeling pain in that moment then it’s beautiful. If not, then it’s still beautiful.

What music festivals have you played at?
Pawlak: We’ve played SXSW, we’ve played the Sunset Strip Music Festival, we’ve played the San Diego Music Festival…the Watermelon Festival.

Do you have a particular favorite show?
Pawlak: SXSW always pops, because the experience traveling there is always great and the bands you see- I don’t know if you’ve been but it’s madness. There are so many bands in so many bars and you meet so many great people. It’s really inspiring. So that’s one of my favorites.
The Sunset Music Strip Festival is definitely a favorite, too.

sad robot
A lot of bands seem to have fond memories from SXSW. Do you have any experiences from there that have stayed with you?
Pawlak: There are lots of awesome memories, and then there are the kind of memories that you don’t really remember. There was one SXSW show where we were running late to our gig. It was a Swinghouse Showcase and we were in traffic and I believe our drummer had a ticket. So that held us up, too. We literally showed up minutes before our gig and we were calling people, anybody that was nearby, “Can you meet us outside?” And we found a guy that we knew who had played a gig with us up in Santa Barbara. He happened to be there. He barely even knows us and literally walks right onto the stage and starts playing. It was the most frantic moment, but it was also enlightening, because it just shows that against all odds we’re gonna do what it takes to get a show on and we’re gonna do the best show that we can. I will never forget the heart attack that I was about to experience.

What has the touring experience been like for you so far?
Pawlak: We’ve only been on small tours so far, but we’ve had a whole range of experiences. We’ve stayed on people’s floors, we’ve stayed in nice hotels. Thankfully, for us, they’ve been really fun. I remember when we did the SXSW tour last year for two weeks- it was with this band called Queen Caveat- I just didn’t want to come home. Neither did Nic. We could live on the road. I love the feeling of not knowing the next city until we look at the book. “Okay, we’re supposed to be in New Mexico now. Let’s go.” I love living each day as a surprise. You find amazing restaurants and bars and you meet great people, too.

sad robot music
A lot of bands talk about this sort of post-partum depression they feel after a long tour. They say their lives seem so mundane afterwards and they don’t know what to do with themselves.
Pawlak: Oh absolutely. I remember as soon as I walked back into my apartment after our SXSW tour last year I cried. It was just this reality check after having such an amazing time. My life was changed on that tour.

Do the both of you agree on the kind of music that you like or do you each have different tastes?
Nicolas Perez: We’re generally coming from two different places. [Katherine] is into a lot of female vocalists that I wouldn’t normally be into like Lykke Li, but I’ve really grown to love that kind of stuff. I like some really weird rock stuff and she likes that too.

Do either of you find time to listen to much new music these days?
Perez: We like to check out blogs. [Katherine] keeps up more than I do. We love the new Kendrick Lamar record. That’s my favorite from the last year, we listen to it a lot.

sad robot music
Purchase the Après Moi Le Déluge LP on iTunes.

Learn more about Sad Robot on their website.
Follow Sad Robot on Soundcloud.
Follow Sad Robot on Twitter and Instagram.
“Like” Sad Robot on Facebook. - Yay LA Magazine

Listen To Sad Robot's New Single "Fear Me"
LA-based SAD ROBOT have released a brand new single entitled “Fear Me,” along with announcing their new album Après Moi Le Déluge, (After Me, The Flood) available on June 23rd. The track premiered exclusively at Baeble Music last week, who highlights its “hints of regret and deeply rooted pain twisting their way through the natural beauty of her [Kat’s] voice and the track’s arrangement.”
Having already landed performances at SXSW, Sunset Strip Music Festival, KROQ “Locals Only” events, and countless other festivals and tours, Sad Robot is in the midst of a defining transition in their sound. Après Moi Le Déluge was the first album to be self-produced by co-founding member Nicolas Perez, with George Dum handling the mixing and mastering duties. The album is a conceptual one based on real life events – featuring a much bigger, dramatically different sound from previous releases.

“The studio experience differed quite a bit due to the extensive demoing and pre-production that went on for over a year from start to completion of the record,” explains vocalist Kat Pawlak. “The approach to the record was most influenced by ‘Fear Me’ – its cinematic feel shaped the entire record and changed the sound of the band.”

Fans can expect an official music video for “Fear Me” in the coming weeks, and can pre-order Après Moi Le Déluge HERE. For more information on Sad Robot, be sure to follow the band on Facebook and Twitter. - Melodic

Exclusive Premiere: Sad Robot, ‘Battered’
by Chuck Armstrong June 15, 2015 9:00 AM
Share on Facebook
Share on Twitter
Sad Robot
Impulse Artists
As Sad Robot gear up for the release of their new LP, Aprés Moi, Le Déluge, on June 23, Diffuser is beyond excited to partner with them for the debut of their latest track, “Battered” — take the powerful song for a spin in the audio player below.
With a pounding rhythm and gorgeous vocals — all layered with highly-relatable lyrics — “Battered” has quickly become our favorite track from Sad Robot’s upcoming album.
“‘Battered is my head, heavy is my heart / Carry me, my feet, back to the start’ … this song was written based off this poem lyric I wrote about a year ago buried within the journals I have stacked full of lyrics, poetry and thoughts,” vocalist Kat Pawlak tells us. “Our process of writing from song to song varies and how we start a particular song is never the same way, but with this song … I read to Nick [guitarist/producer] those exact words and he said, ‘That’s it. Start with that.’”

Pawlak goes on, “I wrote the rest of the lyrics with that one sentence in mind and it became one of my favorite lyrics on this album. This song is about rebirth from struggle — struggle of a relationship and one’s self. It is also about that desire of the beginning ‘cat and mouse’ game of a relationship where the unknowing and danger of letting go too much of yourself becomes exciting. This song, for me, is multi-layered and speaks directly form my own personal experiences. The music in this song is so fun t play live and the beat is infections for us.”
Aprés Moi, Le Déluge hits the streets on June 23; you can pre-order your copy of the record here – and make sure to stay current with everything happening in Sad Robot’s world at their official website.


Read More: Sad Robot, 'Battered' - Exclusive Premiere | http://diffuser.fm/sad-robot-battered-song-premiere/?trackback=tsmclip - Diffuser

Sad Robot - 'Après Moi, le Déluge' (album stream) (premiere)
BY ADRIEN BEGRAND
22 June 2015
THE LOS ANGELES DUO HAVE CREATED AN ALBUM THAT MARRIES THE LANGUID SOUNDS OF GOLDFRAPP AND LAMB WITH MORE OVERT POP TOUCHES.PHOTO: IMPULSE ARTISTS
Often credited to King Louis XV of France, “après moi, le déluge”, or “after me, the flood”, has become an idiom meaning that whatever happens when the speaker is gone means nothing to them. That feeling permeates the passion and poetry of Sad Robot’s latest album of the same name. The Los Angeles duo of Kat Pawlak and Nicolas Perez have created another album that marries the languid post-millenial sounds of Goldfrapp and Lamb with more overt pop touches—at times the new record reaches Sia levels of melodrama—that moves with grace and wallows, revels even, in sorrow and romanticism.

We’re happy to premiere the new album here at PopMatters, and highly urge you to give it a listen. - Pop Matters

Fear Me: Sad Robot Channels Carrie In Their Dramatic Visual
JUNE 17, 2015 BY MIKE NIED·0 COMMENTS
sad robot gets a little eerie in their fear me music video
sad robot gets a little eerie in their fear me music video
“You will fear me now.” Sad Robot delivers on their promise in their Fear Me Music Video…

LA based Sad Robot is an indie band comprised of Kat Pawlak and Nicolas Perez. The duo hit the scene with their debut album in 2011, and they rapidly developed a following of fans. Thanks to a recent change in sonic direction, Sad Robot has developed a hugely dramatic sound described as cinematic pop. They’re currently preparing to release a new album titled Apres Moe Le Deluge and are supporting it with the first single “Fear Me.”

“Fear Me” features a lush soundscape filled with quiet power. On the track Kat sings over the gentle and reserved production about overcoming adversity and making yourself heard and feared. The song is for the underdogs, and it serves as a call to arms with Kat’s voice beckoning you in for a closer look. When it came time to create a visual for the single, Sad Robot came up with a concept piece that would turn the underdog into a villain fighting back but taking on a darker edge. With this concept in mind, Sad Robot pulled inspiration from Stephen King’s Carrier, creating a space for a bullied individual to become the tormentor.

With the idea in mind, Sad Robot took one final risk with the visual: Kat opted out of appearing in it in favor of directing. The pair recruited a dancer to star in the visual, and then they set to work recreating Carrie’s prom scene. The final result is a sightly eerie, rather bloody, but exceptionally well choreographed visual.

Stream Sad Robots Carrie inspired and self-directed Fear Me Music Video under the cut!

Fear Me Music Video: Sad Robot



As someone who has never seen or read Carrie (either the original or the recent remake) some of the references have most definitely gone over my head; however, there is still a lot to appreciate about the Fear Me Music Video. A true standout moment from the event is the choreography, which is simply stunning. HUGE props to Sara Silkin, the main character and dancer in the visual, because she absolutely served something amazing. Furthermore, Kat’s production and directing are equally strong and add a cinematic sense to the visual. Overall the video is a little bloody for my taste, but it is entirely encapsulating regardless.

Today Sad Robot partnered with Diffuser to release “Battered,” the second single off Apres Moi Le Deluge. The hammering track incorporates a slightly different sound for the band as it ventures into a more uptempo, electro-tinged rock aesthetic. On the song Kat sings about overcoming struggle, both on a personal and interpersonal level, and between “Battered” and “Fear Me” I am actively excited to hear even more from the band in the coming month!

What do you think of Sad Robot’s Fear Me music video? Share your thoughts in the comments below! - Days With Destiny

We live in interesting times when a song called “The Prostitute” is the topic of discussion. And just in time for the weekend (in case anyone was considering a career change) and two weeks prior to the Presidential election. Draw what you will from that.

Why so sad, robot? The only folks who can answer that question are Katherine Pawlak (vox, piano), Nick Perez (guitar) and Jake Hogenson (drums); an LA-based three-piece who, as Sad Robot, are carving a place for themselves within Los Angeles’s rock scene, planting a seed here, a seed there. Their intense live energy during their monthlong October residency at LA's Silverlake Lounge has earned some heady praise so effective seed planting: done. Theirs is a power sound…or perhaps the sound of power and claiming it, which is lyrically blatant on tracks like "Sing" and "Hold On" from their album, 1.0 due out October 30th. This is Sad Robot’s second full-length but their first as a trio and Katherine channels that throaty vocal grit of hers to punch out a struggle, comparatively and otherwise.

"'The Prostitute' represents a desperate need of escape." says Katherine. "Whether it is from your past, from yourself or a world you hope to never go back to. Metaphorically through the tale of a Prostitute, we parallel the story with the likes of Cool Hand Luke and how every attempt he made to run away, he was always brought back. There is a message of hope in this song as well and the need to never give up. I didn’t want the lyrics to conclude with a happy ending of her getting out, not that she never will, but I wanted to show the struggle in it and leave it open at the end. We hope the listener could relate to this song in their own lives as we all have our struggles and should never give up."

If you like what you hear check out and keep up with these rock stars-in-training in the usual places: their official site and get friendly on Facebook and Twitter.

"You know, that, that Luke smile of his. He had it on his face right to the very end."...Cool Hand Luke - High Voltage

"After making the decision to strip the band down to a 3-piece line up, 'Sing' was the first song we wrote and it defined our new sound. This song really represents the 'stand up and fight' feel we were going for on this album, 1.0. With a sing-along chorus, this song gives the unheard a voice; complimented by the high voltage fuzz of the guitar/bass and a head bopping beat. With lyrics like, "slip into the power of a bigger voice, many people died just to have a choice", we hope the listener is able to gain a sense of strength we aim to convey in 'Sing.' It's easily our favorite song to play live! - Katherine Pawlak, keyboards/vocals. - Noise Creep- AOL

Sad Robot is an indie rock trio from Los Angeles that is making quite a bit of noise, both literally and figuratively. Their unique beat-driven, avant-garde sound is fronted by a remarkable female vocalist, Katherine Pawlak, who has a delivery that is quirky, innovative and fresh.

This new disc, 1.0, has a ton of energy and is off-the-wall enough to separate itself from other indie acts, yet not too artsy so as to make it unlistenable. It's the kind of music that gets under your skin and begs to be played repeatedly. There are lots of synthesizers, tons of fuzzy guitars and enough grooves to keep you singing and dancing all night long. These guys are presently unsigned, but I don’t see that being the case for long. 1.0 is a solid disc that is well worth checking out. - Pure Grain Audio- Bruce Moore

Los Angeles power trio Sad Robot might have taken their name from an EP by Stars, but that’s about the only similarity one could find between the two indie groups. Their new single ‘Hold On’ features a skyrocketing chorus that all but screams out to fans of Florence & the Machine and Kings of Leon, urging them to hurry up, get hooked and hold on, literally.

Ready for radio and network television alike, but not without a message, the group’s boisterous frontwoman, Katherine Pawlak, tells Diffuser.fm, “We wrote ‘Hold On’ to give the listener a sense of hope. I wanted to communicate a message of ‘Don’t run from your problems — defy the struggle — then let it go,’ with a full musical sound to back the importance of the meaning.”

“FOX picked the song to use for the ‘Bones’ Season 8 premiere promo, as they said the lyrics fit the theme of promo perfectly,” Pawlak continues. “The ‘Bones’ placement has given us a head start on pushing our new album as well as a few new fans too!” - Diffuser

Sad Robot is a band about people. With a knack for writing songs that touch on human themes of hope, change and the search for identity, they are skilled at communicating an uplifting message of hope and strength. They deal in emotionally raw rock, and as a three-piece outfit, they sounds far bigger and more powerful than they could ever hope to look. As the band prepares to release their debut full length album, 1.0, they seem to have found both their voice, and a higher calling.

Since the release of their 2010 EP The Beginning (of the End), the band has gone through a number of line-up changes, eventually deciding to ditch the idea of a 4th member and move forward as a 3-piece line up consisting of Nick Perez, Katherine Pawlak and Jake Hogenson. It was this decision that drastically changed the direction of their sound, which saw their glossy pop/punk sound injected with a healthy dose of dirt and fuzz. The decision also helped new songs like Hold On and Sing come alive, as Nick, Kat and Jake were better able to represent the ideas of defiance and change that inspired this project.

Personal and global frustrations made this record an emotional journey for Sad Robot and you get a sense of a fight or die trying mentality when listening to the lyrics. “Slip into the power of a bigger voice- many people died just to have a choice.” - Utimate Ears

Sad Robot
1.0
[Unsigned]

On their website, Sad Robot claims that their debut album gives “the sense of something more — that the whole is greater than the sum of its parts.” They were talking about 1.0, but the description could have easily referred to the band itself. Katherine Pawlak’s throaty vocals, Nick Perez’s fuzzy guitar, and Jake Hogenson’s driving, powerful drumming come together to form a rich wall of sound that far exceeds each member’s talents. The LA-based trio has released a remarkable first album, and it’s a miracle they remain unsigned.

1.0 is particularly impressive in its range. On “Hold On,” Pawlak’s arresting voice soars over a hopeful string arrangement, while “How Does It Feel” is a slow, menacing ode to lost love. Sad Robot ups the tempo on “The Prostitute” and “Goddamn The Man,” a pair of powerful tales of struggle that show the band at their punchiest.

Sad Robot have already made a name for themselves in the LA indie scene, and this album ought to propel them to much greater success. Quirky, forceful and cohesive, 1.0 demands attention — and we’re only too happy to comply. - The Owl Mag

Like a lot of rock singers, Katherine Pawlak sounds as if she has issues. At full throttle, the frontwoman of L.A. trio Sad Robot sounds as if she can handle them herself. At turns sultry, playful and angry, Pawlak gives the dirty/pretty stylings of her bluesy power trio a sense of urgency. If you’re a fan of Nico Vega or the Joy Formidable, you’ll recognize Sad Robot’s dynamic, and Pawlak, guitarist Nick Perez and drummer Jake Hogenson are aiming to build on it with the release of their second album, “1.0,” later this month. The leadoff track “Hold On” is a big, fuzzy paean to hope, while “Sing” and “God Damn the Man” have the spit ’n’ vinegar Aja Volkman dispenses in Nico Vega. Sad Robot can take it down, too, as the minimalist ballad “How Does It Feel” attests. Every so often, banging heads need a rest. - Buzzbands LA- Kevin Bronson

"Easily one of the top five up and coming bands in Los Angles...this band is going to blow up. They don't have a choice and nothing can stop it". - DnD Experience- 98.7 fm

Judging from the audience’s reaction, every song played that night was a hit. Enough cannot be said about Sad Robot’s rock solid performance and Pawlak’s mesmerizing vocals and stage presence. - Mike Matusiewicz- Campus Circle

It’s not often that a person in the midst of a severe seasonal cold can drag themselves out of their house, let alone attend a live show in Hollywood at the Roxy. That is what happened this past Friday.

While sitting (and coughing) through the usual lineup of opening bands, I found myself wishing I were at home and in bed nursing myself back to health. That thought immediately changed the moment Sad Robot took to the stage and began what would turn out to be a very impressive show.

The instant the curtains went up, Sad Robot and their incredibly gorgeous and captivating Katherine Pawlak (vocalist and keys) had the crowd at the Roxy on their feet and competing to get to the front of the stage.

Opening with the song entitled “You’ll See in Time,” Pawlak’s soulful yet powerful and commanding voice instantly worked the audience into an indie-rock-induced frenzy. Throughout the night, Pawlak’s vocals were complimented by a solid performance from fellow band members Nick Perez (guitar), Chris Razze (drums) and Michael Marigliano (bass).

Pawlak definitely knows how to entertain a crowd. She constantly engaged the audience members during her songs and spoke to them directly in between. By doing so, she made the audience members feel as if they were more like close friends than just fans. Those lucky enough to be up front were treated to an eyeful of Pawlak’s unique and seductive stage moves that continued to draw enthusiastic screams from the crowd throughout the night.

Judging from the audience’s reaction, every song played that night was a hit. Not once throughout the entire show was there a drop in the decibel level being generated by the cheers and screaming coming from the audience.

Enough cannot be said about Sad Robot’s rock solid performance and Pawlak’s mesmerizing vocals and stage presence. This band was without a doubt born to perform and bring audiences to their feet. Not to mention they also seem to be a cure for the common cold. - Campus Circle

There's nothing sad about Sad Robot! Hear why Little Miss Bi-Polar, Katherine Pawlak and the Sad Robot Band were nominated this year by The Hollywood Music in Media Awards, to the list of de-facto alternative music groups representing the "future of music today," and choice of the industry and Hollywood taste-makers. One Night Only.
- Eye Spy LA

Sad Robot Nominated by Hollywood Music in Media Awards 2010
The 2010 Hollywood Music in Media Awards has officially nominated local Los Angeles alternative rock band Sad Robot for their debut album song, “Little Miss Bi-Polar,” adding Sad Robot to the list of de-facto music groups being celebrated for the “The Future of Music.”

* Email Contact Email PDF Version PDF Printer Friendly Version Print

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) November 17, 2010

The Hollywood Music In Media Awards, the most anticipated music event of the year, has nominated local Los Angeles band, Sad Robot, for its alternative rock music song, “Little Miss Bi-Polar.” Among the widely known names that are being recognized at the media awards, taking place at the Kodak Theater in Hollywood, CA on Thursday, November 18, 2010, Sad Robot stands out as one of the more relative industry “unknowns” to garner a nomination, joining the list of de-facto music groups being celebrated for the “The Future of Music” as presented today, and choice of the industry and Hollywood tastemakers.

“It was kind of a shock. It really happened very suddenly. But we are incredibly honored to be (chosen) part of the music awards this year. We feel like it’s just the beginning,” says Katherine Pawlak the band’s lead singer and songwriter of “Little Miss Bi-Polar,” regarding the news received on Sunday evening, only days before the event. Local fans have also been posting and sharing the excitement on Facebook and Twitter.

“Little Miss Bi-Polar” is one of the first songs written from Sad Robot’s album, “,”The Beginning of the End” which recently debuted and can be downloaded via iTunes and CD Baby. Sad Robot is an indie alternative, pop, rock band with a soulful, quirky off-beat style, currently headlining and makes waves on the local Los Angeles scene at venues such as The House of Blues, The Roxy, Acme and The Mint. Sad Robot is also set to also play The Viper Room on November 27th, 2010, led by singer, songwriter Katherine Pawlak and joined by drummer Chris Razze, bassist, Mike Marigliano and guitarist Nick Perez. Katherine a musician and composer is also an actress who first gained media attention with her lead role as Emma Wharton, in the web series, Lonely Girl 15.

The music of Sad Robot will be featured in the upcoming film, “Look At Me,” directed by Alicia Glidewell and set to release in 2011, another highlight for the band. The theme song entitled, “The Movie,” written for the character Frank played by James Duval, (Donnie Darko, Gone in 60 Seconds) is also on the band’s debut EP.

The Hollywood Music in Media Awards recognizes and honors the music in visual mediums, the talented individuals responsible for creating and placing it, and the music of both mainstream and independent artists from around the globe for their compositions and recordings in all forms of media including film, TV, video games, commercial advertisements, movie trailers and music videos. The HMMA is also the first music awards event to recognize and honor excellence in music supervision. In addition, iconic individuals are presented with special awards for outstanding career achievement and longevity in entertainment.

To hear the music of SAD ROBOT visit: http://www.reverbnation.com/mysadrobot

For more information about the Hollywood Music in Media awards visit: http://www.hmmawards.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&layout=blog&id=65&Itemid=129

For more information about Sad Robot contact:
Tracey Paleo
GiaMedia3 Public Relations

- PR Web