Why the name change?

First, we recently ran into the established Australian band, My Disco. It’s a risky legal situation to keep our name, along with being plain confusing.  After thinking about it more, we also realized we were also pretty tired of explaining to everyone “well, it’s not actually Disco music.”  With all the new stuff about to come out, we decided now was the time to rename the band.  And truth be told, we’re excited about it!  Ella Fitzgerald is a big inspiration for Michelle.  In Greek, Ella means “bright light” or “torch.” Then riot: a crowd, a revolution, chaos, a party, or something hilarious. Add this all up and you get an elegant, rebellious, brightly shining torch, moving with crowds of people, spinning out of control, ending in hilarious party chaos.

Thanks to everyone at Hoxeyville who came and rocked so very hard on Saturday night.  What a wonderfully crowded and sweaty-covered treat that was for all of us.  We had a blast.  Check out these pictures of the show by two fantastic photographers, Michael Erlewine and Jeff Dykhuis!  Make sure to take a look at their pages and see more of their work.

This clam is happy as a clam that MC's corner is out today! He's smiling at YOU. Smile back. NOW.

Well kiddees, it’s been a while since the last MC’s corner and I have many things to share.
Today you will get to experience some  sights, sounds, and smells from MDD’s latest excursions.

SIGHTS

Mike's new clear drum kit...it's like he's playing air drums. They look pretty rad with or without LEDs.

Christian Carpenter, looking very divine on the My Dear Disco tour bus. He's being interviewed for an article about his solo project, Christian Rock. Make sure to keep your eyes and ears peeled for their next live show.

The heavenly gates to Virginia's Floyd Fandango.

MDD at Green Mountain College (captured by Adria Candra Leeper-Sullivan). We turned into cartoons and drove off in our very own Mystery Machine. Oh jeepers! I look like Velma. Bob looks a lot like Freddy. So if you have any mysteries for us to solve, give us a shout.

SOUNDS

MDD has been listening to a ton of music lately.  Here are some recent faves:

• Crystal Castles, Crystal Castles II.  Check out “Baptism“
• The Black Keys, Brothers.  Check out “Tighten Up“
• Freelance Whales – “Generator 1st Floor”
• Fink – “This Is the Thing”
• Major Lazer and La Roux – Lazerproof
• Florence and the Machine – “You’ve Got the Love” (The XX remix)
• the new Body Rock mixtape

SMELLS

You can't smell through the internet yet, but we assure you this man smells only banana.

Coming up on MC’s corner…
Gearing up for Lollapalooza, news about our new touring vehicle, and a “dancimation” from yours truly