Asa Taccone

The accompanying video showcases Gus' visual artistry as a story unfolds about a woman obsessed with her favorite vinyl record. In an unexpected twist, the record reciprocates her emotions and takes on a life of its own. Equal parts whimsical romance and peculiar horror story, the 'Lil Tune' video finds the singer-songwriter at his most innovative.

Cold War Kids have unveiled STRINGS & KEYS, an all-new EP collecting exclusive acoustic renditions of songs found on their acclaimed new album, NEW AGE NORMS 1. The 5-track EP includes a stark, stripped down version of the LP's “Beyond the Pale (Strings & Keys),” joined by an equally potent official video, streaming now. STRINGS & KEYS arrives today at all DSPs and streaming services. NEW AGE NORMS 1 is available now in a variety of formats via CWKTWO/AWAL.

Cold War Kids have officially announced the release of their eagerly anticipated new album. NEW AGE NORMS 1 arrives Friday, November 1 via CWKTWO/AWAL; digital and physical pre-orders – including CD and a white vinyl 12” pressed at 45 rpm – are available beginning today. Produced by Lars Stalfors (St. Vincent, HEALTH, Foster the People), NEW AGE NORMS 1 marks the first volume of a three-album trilogy from Cold War Kids. The album – which features cover art by the Los Angeles-based band's bassist, acclaimed artist Matt Maust – is heralded by today's premiere of the new single, “Waiting For Your Love,” available now at all DSPs and streaming services.

Acclaimed pop duo Electric Guest have unveiled their brand new single, “More” off their highly-anticipated third album and Atlantic Records debut, KIN, which will be available everywhere Friday, October 18th. “More” is available now at all digital music retailers and streaming services. 

Electric Guest has teamed up with Atlantic Records to launch their new album campaign with the release of lead single “Dollar,” available everywhere now. The acclaimed pop duo returns in an epic fashion, with an incredibly entertaining, feel-good music video accompanying the soulful new track. Directed by The Lonely Island's Jorma Taccone and co-starring a fully operational hovercraft DeLorean, the official “Dollar” visual made its debut earlier today on Complex and is now streaming on Electric Guest's YouTube channel, and below. 

Cold War Kids have released two new songs -- 'Complainer' and '4th of July' -- the first new music from the Los Angeles, CA-based band in more than two years. The songs will be part of an album called NEW AGE NORMS due in the fall; more details to follow soon. 'Complainer' and '4th of July' are available now via CWKTWO/AWAL at all DSPs and streaming services.

Asa Taccone needed to come back to himself. After years of grinding towards a dream, the Electric Guest frontman and his musical partner, Matthew Compton, finally achieved breakout success with their 2012 debut, 'Mondo.' Recorded with longtime friend and mentor Danger Mouse, the album was an unqualified success, but for all the benefits that came from working with an established producer, Taccone wanted to know who he was independently. Rather than lose himself in some idea of success, he wanted to define himself on his own, so he quietly recorded a left- turn of a follow-up album alone in his bedroom. It was a somber reflection of a particularly difficult stretch of life.

Electric Guest's Asa Taccone's quirky dance moves have always been a highlight of their videos like the epic 'This Head I Hold'-- not to mention the band's frenetic live performances. Now, with their latest music video for single 'The Bait', Taccone takes his trademark moves to a whole new level.

Electric Guest has confirmed tonight's November 14 appearance on NBC's Late Night With Jimmy Fallon. The band's first ever Fallon performance marks the band's return to New York weeks after its sold out show at NYC's Irving Plaza and follows the November 6 traditional release of its three-song Holiday EP (Downtown), previously released digitally on October 22.

Electric Guest has confirmed a November 14 appearance on NBC's LATE NIGHT WITH JIMMY FALLON. The band's first ever Fallon performance marks the band's return to New York weeks after its sold out show at NYC's Irving Plaza and follows the November 6 traditional release of its three-song Holiday EP (Downtown), previously released digitally on October 22.

Electric Guest will begin selling a Three-song EP featuring brand new title track 'Holiday' exclusively at shows on the band's upcoming U.S. headline tour, which begins today, October 16 at the Black Cat in Washington DC and concludes November 4 at the El Rey Theater in the band's homebase of Los Angeles, with stops in New York City's Irving Plaza, Chicago's Lincoln Hall, and more.

Electric Guest will begin selling a Three-song EP featuring brand new title track 'Holiday' exclusively at shows on the band's upcoming U.S. headline tour, which begins October 16 at the Black Cat in Washington DC and concludes November 4 at the El Rey Theater in the band's homebase of Los Angeles, with stops in New York City's Irving Plaza, Chicago's Lincoln Hall, and more.

This holiday season, Berkeley Repertory Theatre presents a deliciously silly world premiere from beloved Bay Area artists: Lemony Snicket's The Composer is Dead begins previews in the Roda Theatre on November 26, opens December 2, and closes January 15.

This holiday season, Berkeley Repertory Theatre presents a deliciously silly world premiere from beloved Bay Area artists: Lemony Snicket's The Composer is Dead begins previews in the Roda Theatre on November 26, opens December 2, and closes January 15.

Obie Award?-winner Danny Hoch returns to a Center Theatre Group stage with his latest solo work 'Taking Over,' opening January 23 at 8 p.m. at the Kirk Douglas Theatre. Previews are January 21 and 22 at 8 p.m.; performances continue through February 22, 2009. The production is directed by Tony Taccone, artistic director of Berkeley Repertory Theatre.

Danny Hoch's solo performance piece 'Taking Over' previews tonight, January 21, 2009, and tomorrow night at 8 p.m. at the Center Theatre Group/Kirk Douglas Theatre. Opening night for the Obie Award-winning performer is Friday, January 23 (at 8 p.m.). Performances continue through February 22. The production is directed by Tony Taccone, artistic director of Berkeley Repertory Theatre. 'Taking Over' is a riveting study of the effects of gentrification and how this is changing the face of many American cities. Hoch seamlessly transforms himself into the vividly diverse characters from his hometown, the Williamsburg neighborhood of Brooklyn, and into the real estate agents and developers who are shepherding radical changes into the district's character and nature. Filling the stage with compelling, impeccably drawn, multicultural portraits, Hoch captures the complexities of the transition of a poorer urban community, once vibrant and colorful - albeit crime and cocaine-ridden - into a culture that is wealthier, less diverse, and the cause of higher rents and property values, and the subsequent displacement of long-term residents. The production features scenic and costume design by Annie Smart, lighting design and projections by Alexander V. Nichols, original music by Asa Taccone and sound design by Adam Phalen. The production stage manager is David S. Franklin. 'Taking Over' was originally produced by Berkeley Repertory Theatre and recently played at The Public Theater in New York. Hoch's 'Some People' (Obie Award) was part of CTG's 1995 Taper, Too season, while his 'Jails, Hospitals & Hip-Hop' was presented as a CTG special event in 1998 at The Actors' Gang. Hoch is a 2008-2009 Guggenheim Fellow.

Obie Award?-winner Danny Hoch returns to a Center Theatre Group stage with his latest solo work 'Taking Over,' opening January 23 at 8 p.m. at the Kirk Douglas Theatre. Previews are January 21 and 22 at 8 p.m.; performances continue through February 22, 2009. The production is directed by Tony Taccone, artistic director of Berkeley Repertory Theatre.

The Public Theater (Artistic Director Oskar Eustis; Executive Director Andrew D. Hamingson) announced that TAKING OVER, the first new solo play by OBIE Award winner Danny Hoch in 10 years, has been extended through Sunday, December 21 due to popular demand. Directed by Tony Taccone, TAKING OVER opened on Sunday, November 23 and was originally scheduled to close on Sunday, December 14.

The Public Theater (Artistic Director Oskar Eustis; Executive Director Andrew D. Hamingson) announced today that TAKING OVER, the first new solo play by OBIE Award winner Danny Hoch in 10 years, has been extended through Sunday, December 21 due to popular demand. Directed by Tony Taccone, TAKING OVER opened on Sunday, November 23 and was originally scheduled to close on Sunday, December 14.

The Public Theater (Artistic Director Oskar Eustis; Executive Director Andrew D. Hamingson)officially opened TAKING OVER, the first new solo play by OBIE Award winner Danny Hoch in 10 years, on Sunday, November 23 at 7 p.m. Directed by Tony Taccone, TAKING OVER will run through Sunday, December 14.