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Memory Due Out September 20 via Polyvinyl
Aug 14, 2019
By Christopher Roberts
Vivian Girls broke-up in 2014, but now they have reunited and are releasing their first new album in eight years, Memory, on September 20 via Polyvinyl. Now they have shared another song from it, the refreshing shoegaze blast “Something to Do,” via a video for the track that features the band members frantically running around Los Angeles looking for each other. More
Queens EP Due Out Tomorrow via Polyvinyl
Sep 29, 2016
By Christopher Roberts
La Sera (ex-Vivian Girl Katy Goodman and Todd Wisenbaker) released a new album, Music For Listening to Music To, back in March via Polyvinyl. Tomorrow (September 30) they are releasing a new EP, Queens, also via Polyvinyl (it’s a digital-only release). More
Queens EP Due Out September 30 via Polyvinyl
Sep 14, 2016
By Christopher Roberts
La Sera (ex-Vivian Girl Katy Goodman and Todd Wisenbaker) released a new album, Music For Listening to Music To, back in March via Polyvinyl. Now they have announced a new EP, Queens, which is due out September 30, also via Polyvinyl (it’s a digital-only release). More
Springtime Carnivore’s Midnight Room Due Out October 7 via Autumn Tone
Aug 09, 2016
By Christopher Roberts
La Sera (ex-Vivian Girl Katy Goodman and Todd Wisenbaker) have announced some new fall tour dates with support from Springtime Carnivore (aka Greta Morgan). This makes total sense as Goodman and Morgan have also teamed up for a new album of covers entitled Take It, It’s Yours, which is due out August 26 via Polyvinyl. More
Take It, It's Yours Due Out August 26 via Polyvinyl
Aug 03, 2016
By Christopher Roberts
Katy Goodman of La Sera (and formerly of Vivian Girls) and Greta Morgan (of Springtime Carnivore) have teamed up for a new album of covers entitled, Take It, It’s Yours, which is due out August 26 via Polyvinyl. More
Take It, It's Yours Due Out August 26 via Polyvinyl
Jul 18, 2016
By Christopher Roberts
Katy Goodman of La Sera (and formerly of Vivian Girls) and Greta Morgan (of Springtime Carnivore) have teamed up for a new album of covers entitled, Take It, It’s Yours, which is due out August 26 via Polyvinyl. More
Take It, It's Yours Out August 26 on Polyvinyl
Jun 23, 2016
By Joshua M. Miller
Katy Goodman (La Sera) and Greta Morgan (Springtime Carnivore) have teamed up to release Take It, It’s Yours, a covers album featuring reimagined versions of ‘70s & ‘80s punk and New Wave songs. They’ve shared the album’s first single, a reviting cover of the 1985 Replacements classic “Bastards of Young.” More
Music For Listening to Music To Due Out March 4 via Polyvinyl
Feb 12, 2016
By Christopher Roberts
La Sera is releasing a new album, Music For Listening to Music To, on March 4 via Polyvinyl. Previously we were treated to a trailer for the album and the album’s first single, “High Notes.” Now here’s another song from it, “I Need An Angel.” Listen below, followed by the band’s upcoming tour dates. More
Music For Listening to Music To Due Out March 4, 2016 via Polyvinyl
Dec 02, 2015
By Christopher Roberts
La Sera is releasing a new album, Music For Listening to Music To, on March 4, 2016 via Polyvinyl. Previously we were treated to a trailer for the album, now the band has shared a song from it, “High Notes.” La Sera is the project of ex-Vivian Girl Katy Goodman and with this album Todd Wisenbaker becomes a full on collaborator on the project and even sings some of the lead vocals (and in fact Goodman and Wisenbaker also recently married). More
Music For Listening to Music To Due Out March, 2016 via Polyvinyl
Oct 29, 2015
By Christopher Roberts
La Sera has announced a new album and shared a teaser trailer for it. Music For Listening to Music To is due out next March via Polyvinyl and was produced by none other than Ryan Adams. More
Sun-Blasted Exuberance, Split-Screens, and a Tandem Bike
Sep 04, 2015
By Michael Wojtas
Since the release of last year’s Hour of the Dawn, Katy Goodman’s La Sera project has kept relatively quiet. Fortunately, Goodman and company have returned today with a video for “10 Headed Goat Wizard,” an effervescent highlight from that 2014 LP. More
Hour Of the Dawn is out now on Hardly Art
Jun 12, 2014
By Laura Studarus
The video La Sera single “Fall in Place” features Katy Goodman alternately strolling down a street with her dog and rocking out. More
Hour of the Dawn Out May 13 on Hardly Art
Apr 17, 2014
By Laura Studarus
La Sera’s new album Hour of the Dawn is out May 13 on Hardly Art. We’ve already heard “Losing to the Dark.” Here’s another song, called “Running Wild.” More
Hour of the Dawn out May 13
Mar 05, 2014
By Laura Studarus
Check out “Losing the Dark,” the first single from La Sera’s forthcoming album Hour of the Dawn. More
Due Out May 13 on Hardly Art
Feb 20, 2014
By Laura Studarus
Vivian Girls may have called it a day, but Katy Goodman’s still cracking. On May 13 she’ll release Hour of the Dawn, her third album as Le Sera. More
Your Last Chance to Bid on Autographed Protest Signs Made by Tegan and Sara, Janelle Monáe, Death Cab, Dan Deacon, James Blake, The Drums, EMA, of Montreal, DIIV, Okkervil River, and others
Oct 23, 2012
By Christopher Roberts
Under the Radar magazine’s Protest Auction ends in one hour at 2:00 p.m. EST. The auction features all of the autographed protest signs created by musicians for the magazine’s The Protest Issue, which is on newsstands now. All profits will go to the War Child charity. Musicians who are taking part include Janelle Monáe, Death Cab for Cutie, Tegan and Sara, Dan Deacon, The Drums, of Montreal, DIIV, James Blake, Okkervil River, Tom Morello, Liars, Matthew Dear, Dum Dum Girls, EMA, Menomena, Amanda Palmer, Laetitia Sadier, Reggie Watts, Youth Lagoon, Zola Jesus, and many others. More
Bid on Autographed Protest Signs Made by Tegan and Sara, Janelle Monáe, Death Cab, Dan Deacon, James Blake, The Drums, EMA, of Montreal, DIIV, James Blake, Okkervil River, and others
Oct 22, 2012
By Christopher Roberts
Under the Radar magazine’s Protest Auction ends tomorrow, Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. EST. The auction features all of the autographed protest signs created by musicians for the magazine’s The Protest Issue, which is on newsstands now. All profits will go to the War Child charity. Musicians who are taking part include Janelle Monáe, Death Cab for Cutie, Tegan and Sara, Dan Deacon, The Drums, of Montreal, DIIV, James Blake, Okkervil River, Tom Morello, Liars, Matthew Dear, Dum Dum Girls, EMA, Menomena, Amanda Palmer, Laetitia Sadier, Reggie Watts, Youth Lagoon, Zola Jesus, and many others. More
Protest Auction Ending Tuesday, Also Features Dan Deacon, James Blake, The Drums, EMA, of Montreal, DIIV, James Blake, Okkervil River, and others
Oct 21, 2012
By Christopher Roberts
Under the Radar magazine’s Protest Auction is now on and ends Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. EST. The auction features all of the autographed protest signs created by musicians for the magazine’s The Protest Issue, which is on newsstands now. All profits will go to the War Child charity. Musicians who are taking part include Janelle Monáe, Death Cab for Cutie, Tegan and Sara, Dan Deacon, The Drums, of Montreal, DIIV, James Blake, Okkervil River, Tom Morello, Liars, Matthew Dear, Dum Dum Girls, EMA, Menomena, Amanda Palmer, Laetitia Sadier, Reggie Watts, Youth Lagoon, Zola Jesus, and many others.
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Possessed By the Spirit of John Hughes?
Oct 18, 2012
By Laura Studarus
Things go wrong for La Sera’s Katy Goodman in the new video for Sees the Light cut, “Break My Heart.” More
From the Under the Big Top to Under the Knife
Mar 26, 2012
By Mike Hilleary
With her new album Sees the Light, um, seeing the light of day tomorrow, La Sera (aka Katy Goodman) has premiered a dueling music video for her included tracks “Real Boy” and “Drive On.” More
Mar 22, 2012
By Laura Studarus
FOMO. Fear Of Missing Out. At a festival the size of SXSW, the terror that someone—somewhere—might be having a better time than you is an ever-pressing concern. Well, everywhere but at Under the Radar’s three-day parties. I realize my option is somewhat suspect, seeing as they sign my paychecks, but believe me when I say that, for at least three days of the fest, there was nowhere else I would have rather been than The Flamingo Cantina in Austin, Texas. More
Checking in From Flamingo Cantina in Austin, Texas
Mar 16, 2012
By Margot Cooper Gruen
La Sera check in from the Under the Radar SXSW Party in Austin, Texas. More
Issue Also Features: Air, Bear in Heaven, Best Coast, Andrew Bird, Chairlift, Dan Deacon, First Aid Kit, Grimes, Spiritualized, Tegan and Sara, and more
Mar 12, 2012
By Laura Studarus
Under the Radar’s Winter (March/April) Issue will be hitting the stands soon. The issue features an In the Studio 2012 themed cover with the frontmen of three notable acts set to release new albums later this year—Dirty Projectors’ Dave Longstreth, Grizzly Bear’s Ed Droste, and Twin Shadow’s George Lewis Jr. The issue also features interviews with Air, Bear in Heaven, Best Coast, Andrew Bird, Chairlift, Dan Deacon, First Aid Kit, Grimes, of Montreal, Frankie Rose, Spiritualized, Tame Impala, Tegan and Sara, and much more. More
Playing Under the Radar's Third SXSW 2012 Party, Friday, March 16 at Flamingo Cantina
Mar 09, 2012
By Laura Studarus
On March 16 Shure presents Under the Radar’s third of three free SXSW day parties (also sponsored by PRS Guitars). Leading up to the event we’re letting you know about each artist playing. Today we’re spotlighting La Sera. More
Lineup Also Includes Chairlift, The Drums, Reggie Watts, Deerhoof, Bear in Heaven, Youth Lagoon, La Sera, Taken By Trees, and more
Feb 29, 2012
By Mark Redfern
Under the Radar magazine is excited to reveal the full lineups, poster, and set times for its three SXSW 2012 day parties, taking place on Wednesday, March 14th, Thursday, March 15th, and Friday, March 16th. The Friday party, which is presented by Shure, will feature headliner of Montreal performing their beloved 2004 album The Sunlandic Twins in its entirety, the only SXSW 2012 performance of the album. The lineup also includes Chairlift, The Drums, Reggie Watts, Deerhoof, Bear in Heaven, Youth Lagoon, La Sera, Taken By Trees, and more. More
Second Single From Sees the Light
Feb 15, 2012
By Mike Hilleary
La Sera‘s Katy Goodman has premiered the latest single from her forthcoming new album Sees the Light. More
Prepare to Fast Forward; Fast Forwarding Sir!
Jan 26, 2012
By Mike Hilleary
Not too long ago Vivian Girls’ Katy Goodman announced the release of her La Sera side-project’s sophomore album Sees the Light and debuting the record’s first single “Please Be My Third Eye.” More
Sees the Light Out March 24
Jan 06, 2012
By Mike Hilleary
Following her 2010 self-titled debut, Vivian Girls’ Katy Goodman has announced that her side-project La Sera will release its sophomore LP on March 23. More
Mar 01, 2011
By Laura Studarus
La Sera, the poppy lo-fi project of Vivian Girl Katy Goodman, revealed their new video for “Devils Heart Grow Cold.” More
DeVotchKa, The Dears, and J Mascis Slated to Play the Fest
Nov 23, 2010
By Lauren Barbato
Today, SXSW released a generous batch of bands that will be joining A Place to Bury Strangers, Asobi Seksu, Nite Jewel, and Erykah Badu, to name a few, in the numerous live venues of downtown Austin. More
Self-Titled Debut Out February 15, 2010
Nov 16, 2010
By Laura Studarus
La Sera, side project of Vivian Girls’ Katy Goodman, is set to release their first full-length February 15 (via Hardly Art). We have the details. More
When She Says “Never Come Around” She Means it!
Oct 29, 2010
By Laura Studarus
La Sera—a side-project helmed by Vivian Girl Katy Goodman—debuted a gruesome new video for single “Never Come Around.” We have the clip. More
Interviews
Katy Goodman and Todd Wisenbaker on Their New Album, Out Today via Polyvinyl
Mar 04, 2016
By Mark Redfern
“This album is the first time I’ve ever been really proud of my voice,” says Katy Goodman of La Sera‘s fourth album, Music For Listening to Music To, out today via Polyvinyl, and it’s clear the album was something of a creative rebirth for Goodman. With this album the ex-Vivian Girls member is joined by Todd Wisenbaker, who becomes a full on collaborator on the project and even sings some of the lead vocals. More
Mar 09, 2011
By Frank Valish
Vivian Girls’ Katy Goodman sits down with Under the Radar to discuss her auspicious solo debut as La Sera and the challenges of getting onstage for the first time to perform your own songs. More
Reviews
May 15, 2014
By Kate Bennett
Cult noise-pop act Vivian Girls might have broken up this past January, but fans of the expired Brooklyn band have plenty of spin-offs to sink their teeth into. More
Mar 26, 2012
By Frank Valish
In 2011, Katy Goodman took a break from her roll as bassist/vocalist and one-third of Brooklyn’s Vivian Girls to assert her own singular identity as La Sera. Though still a Vivian Girl, Goodman’s La Sera debut forged a slightly different path, eschewing the fuzzy haze of her main band for Mowtown-esque girl group pop, simple melodic ditties that exposed the angelic voice previously hidden by the rawk and roll of Vivian Girls. More
Mar 23, 2012
By Laura Studarus
FOMO. Fear Of Missing Out. At a festival the size of SXSW, the terror that someone—somewhere—might be having a better time than you is an ever-pressing concern. Well, everywhere but at Under the Radar’s three-day parties. I realize my option is somewhat suspect, seeing as they sign my paychecks, but believe me when I say that, for at least three days of the fest, there was nowhere else I would have rather been than Under the Radar‘s three day parties at The Flamingo Cantina in Austin, Texas. More
Mar 04, 2011
By Frank Valish
La Sera is the new project from Vivian Girls’ bassist/vocalist Katy Goodman. More