Ra Ra Riot – Ghost Under Rocks (Andrew Maury remix)

New York’s Ra Ra Riot have been one of those bands to be blogged about intensively, yet have received no real exposure in the “real world” of print and people. I was first introduced to them by The Little Ones (another lovely indie pop band that I have an unabashed liking for) and since then have been religiously checking their myspace for any sign of UK dates having instantly fallen in love with their heartfelt, energetic indie-pop tunes.

One day back in June when I was doing my routine check-up there was a blog posted by the band about the sudden tragic death of their 23 year-old drummer John Pike. Obviously horrific news and something that shocked the band to their core. A few months later the band, still with John very much on their mind, came back with possibly their best song to date ‘Ghost Under Rock’, a song that seems even more poignant given the year the band have had. Andrew Maury (indie remixer du jour) has given his own considered stamp on the song. Check it out here and see what you think:

Ra Ra Riot – Ghost Under Rocks (Andrew Maury remix)

Happier posts to come!!

~ by iwcwcwc on April 18, 2008.