This Is Fake DIY

You might enjoy an interview of us on the British ezine, This is Fake DIY, written by Lucia Hodgson. Click here!

Ear Farm and a Video

The nice folks at Ear Farm (or is it Earfarm?) have taken a liking to us and even posted a gritty video of us playing My New Home, which you can also see below...

Interview on WKCR

In case you missed it, check out the streaming audio below, where James, Devon, and I (Ted) discuss the New York subway system, our lives, Mercury Lounge (July 20), how seven is a particularly auspicious number for La Strada, the upcoming EP, Mercury Lounge (July 20) and other essential knowledge. We also play a little tune in the studio.

8 NYC Bands You Need to Hear

"You’ve all seen bands of late, with eight or ten people cramped together on a small, crowded stage — such a large group that you instinctively think maybe you’d like to be a part of it too. This is precisely the kind of vibe given off by La Strada — only you’re probably not nearly talented enough to be part of it." - The L Magazine

We were picked by The L Magazine as one of the 8 NYC Bands You Need to Hear. Click here for the full article. Sweet.

Photo by Zandy Mangold

Your Favorite New Band

"Drawing on Jungian archetypes, folk tales and Franco-Baltic harmonies, La Strada offers up the best of the New York indie scene: interesting music made by talented people who have a point of view and a love for what they do." - The Huffington Post

See what else E. A. Hanks has to say about us in her article for The Huffington Post. It's a good, in-depth read. See the real thing at South Paw tomorrow night!

The Hottest Tickets

"One of the most promising bands in the city." - The L Magazine

This December, the "hott tickets" are My Bloody Valentine, Yo La Tengo, and La Strada. On the 1st, see the latter band at Luna Lounge.

An Advocate of La Strada

"...a big, big Americana sound flavored with French and Balkan influences, as well as pop and indie echoes of the Beatles, PJ Harvey, REM, Beirut, and Sufjan Stevens."

The extensive article can be found here.

The Big Bang.

Mysterious energy ignites the universe. Atoms form, matter settles into galaxies, planets form, trees grow, and blogs are written. Between that wonderful instance that began time and present day, much has happened to us, La Strada. So here's what we've been up to...

in The L Magazine
on Free Williamsburg
at Robin Reed's
on Rump Roast