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La Pieta
Indie / Pop / Other



BROOKLYN, New York
United States

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   La Pieta: General Info
Member Since10/25/2005
Band Websitewww.contraphonic.com
Band MembersRachel, Mike, Griff
InfluencesYo La Tengo, My Bloody Valentine, the Pixies, the Sundays.
Sounds LikeUnrest, Rilo Kiley, Rainer Maria.
Record LabelContraphonic and Technical Echo
Type of LabelIndie


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   About La Pieta
Call and response girl-boy vocals underscore the magical innocence and hidden darkness of this New York trio. Since getting together in 2001, La Pieta has played indie venues in NYC, toured throughout the East Coast, released two albums on Contraphonic Records, and recorded a Split 7" with Brooklyn band Lungs of a Giant. La Pieta’s latest release, Inside Out, has been described as “heartfelt, harmonic, and guitar bright, but still in tune with the dark.” The band is gearing up for the release of its first full length album, Alone Together, scheduled to be released this Fall by Technical Echo Records.

Reviews of La Pieta's newest release, Inside Out...
**album available at www.nokarma.com and on iTunes**

Smart, warm, and achingly beautiful, Brooklyn trio La Pieta's Inside Out EP shows how craftsmanship and collaboration in songwriting and recording are supposed to work. There is refreshing innocence and honesty in the boy/girl vocal interplay that rings pitch perfect in its sweet simplicity. There is a little piece of heaven in each of these five songs, with melodies and dreamy imagery as easy to slip into as your coziest cashmere sweater. A closer look reveals unexpectedly complex song structures and even light brush strokes of studio wizardry. However, I'll be content to remain blissfully ignorant of anything that might distract me from the pure beauty of this music that stick to your ribs like mom's meatloaf. I will be listening to this EP for months.
––By Ryan S. Henriquez, The Deli Magazine

A nice, sweet little five-song EP from Brooklyn's La Pieta touches your indie pop heart with simple but smart songs. Flitting from a slight Rainer Maria dynamic in the call and response vocals, but with lighter melodics…to a Throwing Muses type of heartbeat... Its heartfelt, harmonic, and guitar bright, but still in tune with the dark. Bring on an LP!
––The Big Takeover

Stripped down indie pop. you'll get more than a good dose of boy/girl vocals, laid back drums, meandering twangy guitar riffin and clever lyrics from this cd. For some reason it gives me flashbacks to cake's "short skirt/long jacket" period, but i just can't put my finger on why exactly. This is quite enjoyable from start to finish, and anytime a band can do that it's a good thing.
––Bog Gob

If you liked Madder Rose, you will like La Pieta. Too short at only five songs, the EP's sound is that of a sweeter, higher-pitched Kim Deal singing slow indie pop over simple guitar and bass lines, complemented by subtle harmonies and counterpoint. The hooks will get you humming, the lyrics are wistful and lovely ("broken glass sparkles / stardust falling"), and I LOVE that the cover art refers to the "mustached man on the couch from the party last night."
––By Meredith at 75 or Less

This EP seemed pretty fabulous to me in the way that it walked a line between the guilty pleasure of reminiscence and the responsibility of not falling into that timewalk trap that would label them as also-rans. The music is a wistful blend of personable pop…Rachel's voice has this extremely clear and emotional quality but it isn't over the top like some other indie popsters. This is a really beautiful EP and highly recommended.
––By Rabbit of Shmat's Reviews

La Pieta create pure indie pop that contains a magical innocence and hidden darkness, cunning in its eerie beauty. Resplendent with call and response boy-girl vocals, pristine guitar licks reminiscent of the best of Unrest, wavering basslines that carry the melody and laid-back drumming, these songs weave a trail of absolute sun-soaked bliss and secret grins.
––Download.com

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Nebraska Pop Festival





Jul 10 2009 4:40 PM

For yourself & your friends :)

Here's a free 19 song pop mixtape if you would like to have it :)
http://www.indiepages.com/nebraskapopfestival/popfestmix.zip

have a lovely weekend.

hugs,
Christopher

p.s. Nebraska Pop Festival will be August 27th through August 30th in beautiful Omaha, Nebraska. Please spread the word.
http//www.flickr.com/photos/paiirs/
DJ MOJO





Apr 21 2009 4:57 PM

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Radiant Amar





Apr 10 2009 7:33 PM

I love your music! Looking forward to doing a show or two together in the future...

Radiant Amar
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Mar 26 2009 8:02 PM

Hi! Thought I'd drop you a happy line and tell you that you're one of my favorite bands and have been for a few years now.

Cya!
Bill
Manuel Rodriguez





Feb 16 2009 4:51 AM

Hi, I posted a new song, just thought I'd share it with you.
Lomg





Jan 11 2009 4:26 PM

rachel donde tu estas metida!!
Manuel Rodriguez





Dec 19 2008 4:52 AM

Hey La Pieta, how can I order a cd?
the Songs For





Dec 12 2008 11:59 PM

hey. great stuff. if y'all are ever touring through through Wisconsin or something I could definitely set you up with a show. keep on rock'n and such. cheers.

- r.
The Lickets





Dec 9 2008 8:08 PM




Thanks so much, here's a new Lickets video...also some performances coming up
the dirty hearts





Oct 1 2008 1:09 PM

Thank you so much for your friendship and support!! Keep in touch!

Hey we are The Dirty Hearts. We have a new record called "Pigs," and a music video, "Record Store" that you will enjoy.
Take a listen & let us know
ufvrecords





Aug 20 2008 8:48 PM

Dear LA PIETA,
I hope you're alright? Thanks a lot for the add. I created my own Fanzine & Label. Enjoy the listening: DIE PRINCESS DIE from L.A Chek our myspace too!!! See You
GREG (from France).
Buffalo Drive





Jul 22 2008 5:09 PM

trash bar flyer
richard upchurch





Jul 22 2008 1:58 PM

You know what you guys need? Some scorching country licks by a dude wearing a flowered shirt. Miss the hell out of my LP.
Miss Marica





Jun 25 2008 8:58 PM

hey, you gotta see this astonishing thing for making your very own southpark cartoon

CLICK HERE OR GO TO   WWW.CUSTOMSOUTHPARKS.COM.COM   FOR A MYSPACE CHARACTER
Lomg





Jun 13 2008 4:59 AM

hey rachel!!! something new up there?..
Andrew





Jun 7 2008 6:46 AM

Photobucket
good gosh
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Jun 1 2008 12:54 PM

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alldways





Apr 26 2008 8:00 AM

ciao.
thanx for the add.
greetings from Italy.
Lomg





Apr 23 2008 3:16 PM

hola hola!!!!
~*SaRaH BeLLa*~





Mar 1 2008 5:41 AM

my best friend kevin gave me your cd a year ago and i haven't stopped listening to it since...i love your lyrics and style...your music makes me very happy <3
Lomg





Feb 25 2008 1:02 PM

weyyy klok
jane





Feb 19 2008 1:02 AM


Saint Lexi





Jan 14 2008 2:51 AM

hey guys! just wanted to show ya a picture of my tattoo in my wedding dress :D it was awesome and perfect!

Ian Richardson





Dec 10 2007 4:33 PM

You guys were awesome Saturday night. I took a ton of pictures that i will send along soon. Cheers!
Ian Richardson





Dec 3 2007 6:54 PM

December 8th will be my first La Pieta experience...and your first Ian experience....oh boy, this is going to be fun! I heard that Dicky Dubbs will be rocking with you that night as well! This is all very exciting!
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