#die digital

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One of the best parts of Twitter is falling ass-backwards into things that you would have never known about otherwise.  One such hidden gem is Jimkata.  Calling Ithaca, NY home, they hail from one of New York's biggest college towns. Their most recent album Die Digital has a distinct sound.  It blends the laid-back sound of some Buffalo natives like Son of the Sun, while also pushing a rather catchy dance beat as well.  This is particularly noticeable in the second track "Night Shade," but carries on through the entire album. "Chain Store" is an especially apt song for the band, since it is about getting away from the chain store, big-box type mentality and going for something a bit more unique.  That's exactly what Jimkata does here.  This is a fiercely independent band with songs that are both catchy and have more to say than the latest manufactured pop band. To their benefit, Jimkata has offered two free albums off of their website ( www.jimkata.com ).  Ghosts & Killers and Burn My Money are currently available for a pay-what-you-will price.  This is one of my favorite things about independently-minded groups: the faith that their music will draw in fans by itself and without forcing their way into the listener's pockets.  This kind of faith has always, always led to my buying everything that the band has to offer. And the wait shouldn't be long for new tracks.  Their twitter account (@Jimkatamusic) announced today that they are back in the studio.  I look forward to more from this great band. Jimkata, "I like you cause you're not watered down." Stand-out Track: "American Cars"

American Cars, Electronic Stone, New Song, Die Digital > Lego Land, Night Shade, Mind Crossing, Chain Stores.

NEW LIVE VIDEO for "Chain Store" from The Fox Theatre in Boulder, Colorado made by the incredible crew at NoCoast(BIG UPS to Jesse Borrell & Tobin Voggesser)!! Check it out and hit that share button everybody! TONIGHT > Virginia Beach, VA > Doc Taylor's Seaside Market Lounge TOMORROW > Terra Alta, WV > Dome Fest

Wow what a weekend! Big ups to everyone at Brooklyn Bowl, Snoe.down and The Westcott Theater. Your energy was incredible! WEEK 11 of Die Digital Winter/Spring Tour takes us through some ragers! WEDNESDAY > Asbury Park, NJ > Urban Nest (formerly Chico's House of Jazz) w. Karmic Juggernaut THURSDAY > New Hope, PA > Triumph Brewing Company FRIDAY > Manchester, CT > The Main Pub  SATURDAY > Canton, NY > The Java Barn at Saint Lawrence University See you there???

The Northeast has been GREAT this week! So nice to be back! State number 3 of 5 this week is RHODE ISLAND in Providence at The Spot Underground w. Green Tea Band. 9 PM music starts and get ready for some Jimkata at 11. TOMORROW we are back in the dirty Jerz at The Donegal Saloon in Kearny with Pigeons Playing Ping Pong and SATURDAY we return to Philly to rage a proper St. Patty's Day evening at The Blockley! So nice to be back on the East Coast!

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