OK Go

We've Been Nominated For A VMA!

2009-08-04T18:07:00.000-04:00

The wise old souls at MTV have finally recognized what the civilized world has known for decades: OK Go should have won a VMA. In order to right past wrongs, the boys have been nominated for this year's Video Music Awards, in the category of Best Video (That Should Have Won A Moon Man).

Even better, they've stacked the deck in our favor, by putting the boys up against a bunch of unknowns and never-wases like Dr. Dre, Radiohead and the Beastie Boys. It might feel like a lock, but it's really anything but. We need you to vote as much as you can, as often as the Internet allows you.

Vote here.

And, as always, feel free to tweet about it and myspace it and facebook it and mommyblog it and all that other stuff, too.

Urban Legends and City Stories

2009-06-02T00:00:00.002-04:00

If you go to Banana Republic and buy something, they'll give you a download card for an album called "City Stories." The first track? Skyscrapers, the most recent OK Go opus, a song whose lyrics were scrawled on the back of the US Constitution in big sloppy letters by John Hancock himself (in witch's blood, no less). No Banana Republic nearby? You can hear it on myspace.com/okgo as well.

Hear The First Song From The New Album

2009-05-08T00:00:00.000-04:00

Entertainment Weekly has an article with Damian where he talks about recording the album, talks about how they named it, and previews the first song from the thing. It's called "Skyscrapers" and you can listen to it and read about it (at the same time!) right here.

San Diego Show May 9th

2009-05-07T00:00:00.000-04:00

If you're anywhere near San Diego, California, the boys are playing a make-up show tomorrow night at the House of Blues. Buy yourself some tickets and have yourself some fun. Get tickets.

Burrito Project & Chicago Apple Store Show

2009-04-20T00:00:00.001-04:00

The boys are playing twice in Chicago this Thursday--at 4pm at the Apple Store and that night at the Double Door--but before the shows they've teamed up with the Inspiration Corporation to try and do a little bit of good.

We're looking for 20 volunteers to meet up with OK Go on Thursday afternoon, eat lunch with the boys, and then head out with the band and volunteers from Inspiration Corporation to hand out burritos to people who are impoverished or currently homeless.

If you're interested in participating, email info at okgo.net with Burrito Project as the subject. Only do this if:

a) You're available Thursday from noon to 3pm
b) You can bring 12 homemade burritos (we'll provide the recipe) to hand out and to eat with the band.

If you have any questions, email them to info at okgo.net. Pete will get back to you soon.

OK Go is in Anaheim Tonight!

2009-04-10T00:00:00.000-04:00

Remember how we had to postpone the Anaheim show a couple of weeks ago? That was sucky, huh? Well, forget it ever happened: The boys are playing the House of Blues in Anaheim tonight. If you're anywhere nearby, you should head over right this minute.

San Diego & Anaheim: We're So Sorry.

2009-03-20T00:00:00.000-04:00

Tonight's show in San Diego and tomorrow's show in Anaheim have been postponed. We're super sorry. Damian got sick this week and his doctor has ordered him not to sing for the next 48 hours. The new dates are below. We promise we'll try to convince Tim to give out free hugs before, after, and during the shows, when they do end up coming together.

Re-scheduled dates:

San Diego - May 9th

Anaheim - April 10th

-OK Go

Chicago Show Just Added. Other Shows Continuing As Planned.

2009-03-19T00:00:00.000-04:00

The boys have just added a special and quite lovely show to their schedule. It's at the world famous Double Door (it's true--two doors!) on April 23rd. The show is 21+ only, I'm sorry to say. But don't let that get in the way of your buying tickets here .

OK Go Rocks The Bells

2009-03-16T00:00:00.000-04:00

The boys continue their short tour of (parts of) these United States with a little jaunt down the western coast, starting March 20th in San Diego. Check the tour page for dates. You don't want to miss this:

I Love You, Man

2009-02-27T00:00:00.000-05:00

Those four little words are what Tim says to Damian every time he starts the car or gets on an airplane, you know, just in case. It's also the title of a movie the boys are in, which comes out March 20th. They make a cameo appearance as a wedding band called "Tastes Like Chicken." Terrible, huh? I guess the producers had to come up with a band name so terrible that nobody else would use it. Oooops. Watch the trailer at iloveyouman.com.

Barack Obama Likes Our Style

2009-01-20T00:00:00.002-05:00

In celebration of the inauguration of Barack Hussein Obama Jr. to the presidency of the United States Of America, we are delighted to present you this historic video, in which a young bassist talks about meeting our new president, and the wonder and gratitude he experienced upon learning something the mainstream media doesn't want you to know: Barack Obama likes Tim's style. It truly is an exciting day.

Tim Nordwind, Storyteller: The Day I Met Barack Obama

Your Biweekly Dose Of Fun Little Videos

2008-12-23T00:00:00.002-05:00

For your viewing pleasure, we present two videos of the boys in upstate New York, where they're recording their new album. The first is OK Go at Johnny Fridmann's junior high school holiday recital. The second is the video Damian, Andy, and Dan will play at ear-shattering levels the next time Tim decides to go to sleep early.

Video 1: Blazin' Fredonia

Video 2: A Sleepless Night With OK Go

Damian & Bonerama on Letterman Tonight

2008-02-10T23:35:00.000-05:00

Damian and Bonerama will be on the Late Show with David Letterman tonight, Monday, February 11th. They´ll do a song from You're Not Alone, their brand new EP. The one you should buy because all of the proceeds go to help New Orleans musicians. And because it's good. Get it at iTunes.

A Big Exciting NYC Show To Remind You About Voting

2008-01-23T15:26:00.000-05:00

Feb 5th is Super Tuesday, when a bunch of states hold primaries. Feb 4th is Super Monday, when OK Go plays a show to celebrate voting at the Bowery Ballroom in NYC. It's being billed as a Voter Awareness Show for Barack Obama, but fans of the rock who aren't fans of Barack should still go. It'll be awesome. Other performers include Nina Person (from the Cardigans) and Craig Wedren and Nathan Larson from Shudder To Think, one of Damian's all-time favorite bands. The boys of Stella host, and word is that a lot of famous people might talk. Get your tickets.

Also, in case this isn't obvious: We think you ought to vote in your primaries. You have our permission to skip school, work, and delay drinking practice to go and pick your leaders. Just remember you probably need to register first. It's real easy. Register now.

Exclusive VIP Tix Available for DC Show

2008-01-23T15:23:00.000-05:00

An Exclusive VIP Deal has been set for the Feb 2nd OK Go/Bonerama show in DC. Sixty bucks gets you two drink tickets, a post-show meet 'n' greet with the boys, plus entry to the VIP Viewing Area with its celestial snack spread. Before you freak out, please understand it's a benefit show and the boys have no interest in maintaining a tiered service that reserves the best rock for the richest people, except when all the money goes to New Orleans musicians who really, really need it. If you've bought tickets already, we're told you can upgrade. Buy Tickets.

New EP Feb 2! Special shows in New Orleans 1/11 & DC 2/2

2008-01-10T16:55:00.000-05:00

You´re Not Alone

OK Go spent the 2nd anniversary of Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans recording with the trombone soul monsters Bonerama, and soon the world will hear the insanely swaggering result: A benefit EP called You´re Not Alone that comes out Fat Tuesday of Mardi Gras with this tracklist:

Rock 'N' Roll Suicide (the Bowie tune)
A Million Ways
Oh Lately It's So Quiet
It's a Disaster
I Shall Be Released (the Dylan Tune, with "Carnival Time" Johnson on vocals)

The EP will be available only on iTunes, and 100%--every last penny-- of the proceeds will go toward rebuilding the New Orleans music community, which was devastated by Katrina. Awesomely, iTunes agreed to donate their share as did IODA, who helped us digitize and promote it. Money goes to Sweet Home New Orleans, an incredible organization, and also to build a new home for New Orleans R&B legend and amazing person Al "Carnival Time" Johnson, who lost everything in the storm and post-storm floods.

The band believes so strongly in this cause that they donated weeks of time and effort and resources that would otherwise have gone to making a new album or teaching Tim to talk to girls. Why bring this up? To convince you to buy the thing. It´s worth your money, all of which will go to helping out talented people in very real need. Do us, them and yourselves a favor and buy a copy.

SHOWS IN NOLA AND DC

OK Go & Bonerama are playing two benefit shows to celebrate the release. Buy a ticket to either and you´ll get a free download of You're Not Alone as a gift from OK Go. The first show is this Friday. Get on it! Buy plane tickets! Help build a house while you´re there!

Jan 11 -- New Orleans, LA – Tipitina's
Feb 2 -- Washington, DC – 9:30 Club

Again, every cent raised goes straight to the cause. If you can't make a show, you can still prove your awesomeness by donating to Sweet Home New Orleans right now.

Finally: Huge thanks to Music Travel Management, Horizon Entertainment Cargo, Sennheiser USA, and Gibson, who all made generous donations so these shows could happen.

Fuse Says We Rocked The World. Also, Nirvana.

2007-11-27T15:59:00.000-05:00

Fuse has dedicated an episode of Videos That Rocked The World to OK Go's very own Here It Goes Again, a video you may have seen once or twice. The episode debuts Thursday, November 29th at 10 PM EST and repeats at 1 PM EST the next day.

Here's something to tackle while you wait: Fuse has set up a wiki page for each video, which lets you log in and add your own comments, info, photos, videos, etc. Right now it's pretty bare. I say we attack.

Bonus: Here's a video that rocked our brains:
OK Go on The Simpsons

And here's one that will rock yours:
OK Go at KOKO in London

The Boys Get A Simpsons Shoutout Tonight!

2007-11-18T19:47:00.000-05:00

I've been looking everywhere for a clip of the TV promo, but can't seem to find it. So this image of Marge in gym clothes will have to do. I'm sure the OK Go shoutout is only a 2-second passing shot, but pretty exciting nonetheless.

OK Go Sorta on Oprah

2007-11-05T16:31:00.000-05:00

Oprah will be doing an entire episode about YouTube tomorrow and word on the street is that she'll show some part of the Here It Goes Again video, and maybe talk about it. There were rumors about an interview or a performance from the boys, but in the end OK Go lost out to Diddy, Paul Potts and 2004's person of the year: Tyson, the Skateboarding Bulldog. Learn more about the episode on Oprah's site. Learn more about the concept of skateboarding dogs in the world's most unnecessary wikipedia entry.

You Should KOKO

2007-10-26T15:33:00.000-04:00

OK Go will be performing in London on Nov. 22nd at KOKO, which has perhaps the fanciest-fonted website of all the clubs OK Go has played. The show is part of the Smirnoff Electric Cabaret, which promises to mix rock music with"aerial acrobats, magicians, beat-boxers" and a cubic kilometer of Smirnoff cocktails. Sounds like the recipe for the fun kind of a disaster. Buy your tickets now.

OK Go at Incheon Pentaport

2007-08-22T15:07:00.000-04:00

Here's video of our boys performing in front of a couple of tens of thousands at the Pentaport Rock Festival in South Korea last month. Now doesn't that look like fun?

A Letter From Damian

2007-07-31T18:54:00.000-04:00

Hello people,

It's me, Damian, in Australia. We're getting ready for a short little tour here, which is exciting because, like absolutely everyone, I'm super into marsupials, and it's a rare chance for a boy like me to watch the toilet flush backwards.

I'm writing to ask for your help with a little good old-fashioned world-saving. My close friend and former band-mate*, Oliver, is one of the brains behind DonorsChoose.org, one of the coolest non-profits I know of. They're finalists to win a huge grant from the American Express Member's Project and they need your vote -- it'll only take a couple minutes of your time, and it'll do a lot of good.

DonorsChoose.org is a website listing public school teachers' best ideas for classroom projects. Public school teachers, who are so chronically under-funded that they often have to pay for books and materials out of their own pockets, submit projects they need money for, and real people like you and Jorge and my mom (bless her heart) can browse the various submissions and choose to directly help fund the ones that strike a chord. It's an ingeniously simple system that actually helps the people who need the help; 100% of the money ($13 million so far!) goes to classroom projects, unless donors specifically earmark their donation to help keep the lights on at DonorsChoose.org.

The AmEx grant is huge (up to $5 million), and chosen by an online vote open to all AmEx cardholders. If we vote DonorsChoose.org to victory, every penny will go to fund the more than ten thousand classroom projects in their database; DonorsChoose.org won't keep a dime. Which is pretty cool.

Right now, our heroes are in 2nd place behind a project that's semi-secretly funded by Procter & Gamble (a $68 billion pharmaceuticals/manufacturing mega-corporation with 140 thousand employees), who want the grant money to help distribute their "Pur" water filtering system. This affiliation isn't mentioned on the site, but the NY Times wrote about it last week. Here's the article, and here's another one from Consumerist.com.

So, if you have an American Express card (or one of these other ones), do me (and 250 thousand public school kids) a favor and vote for vote for DonorsChoose.org.. And if you don't have an AmEx (or an advanced Hogswarts degree in computer hackery), forward this email to people who might.

In any event, you should check out DonorsChoose.org and see what it's all about. We found a few projects that seemed particularly awesome and put them in this registry. Browse those if you like, or search for your own. Only good things will come of it.

Thanks all,

Damian

PS: If reading a whole post about things that are good and positive and completely wholesome messed with your brain, sorry. To set it back to normal, here's a photo of the creepiest person I saw during our visit to Taiwan. Oops, here he is again.

*Wiki-nerds, start your engines. We were called Calixto Chinchile, and we existed for about 3 months in 1996. Or maybe it was 97. Somewhere out there, there's a recording of us playing the very first version of "Hello, My Treacherous Friends."

OK Go Sets In The East

2007-07-27T14:59:00.000-04:00

Over the next few weeks, OK Go will be scattering scrawled out setlists on the stages of South Korea, Australia, New Zealand, Taiwan and Japan, five of our staunchest allies in the everlasting War on Rock That's Kinda Meh. OK Go will prevail, but only with your help. Hit the shows page for details. If you're in the area and want to help promote the shows, head to the Juggling Club.

Finally: Earlier today the boys played the Pentaport festival in South Korea. Quick question: Did they have any trouble adjusting to their new environment?

Short answer: No

Dance Contest Closure!

2007-06-15T14:38:00.000-04:00

Remember these ladies? Well, they'll be collecting their prize on Monday, June 18th in Cleveland, Ohio. That's right, they're going to dance on stage with the boys. Anyone attending this show should make copious photographs, videos, stipple portraits, etchings, and livebloggings of this historic event. Seriously. It's going to be awesome.

Also: If you're a winner and wondering about your trophies, know that they're on the way. Soon. We were trying to get everyone's mailing addresses but it's taking too long. If you haven't sent your info to us, email andrew@hornblowgroup.com and tell him what's what.

Just Released: OK Go - Live In Soho

2007-06-14T15:28:00.000-04:00

Is anything more wondrous than New York City on a Tuesday? Short answer: No. And the newly released OK Go - Live From SoHo proves it. The boys played an acoustic set at the Apple Store in SoHo on March 27th, and it's just been released on iTunes. The set includes live versions of Here It Goes Again, What To Do, A Million Ways, Do What You Want and a cover of ELO's Don't Bring Me Down all for just $4.49 as a regular download, and a few bucks more as a DRM-free superradiated iTunes Plus MP3. A worthy pickup in all formats. You can't afford not to buy it now.

OK Go on Gotuit

2007-05-07T21:05:00.000-04:00

OK Go was the featured band on GotuitMusic.com last week and they made us this pretty page, and stuffed it to the gills with a bunch of our videos and links and stuff. Among said stuff is Gotuit's exclusive multi-part interview with Tim and Damian, which you should watch, and the blog post the Gotuit people wrote about it all, which you should read. (In fact, go ahead and start with the blog--If it doesn't gather a lot more comments by this time tomorrow, we'll hang our heads in shame.)

Ask OK Go Questions on Radio KOL Today

2007-04-05T12:43:00.000-04:00

Radio KOL will air an exclusive interview with OK Go today, Thursday, April 5th at 5:40 PM EST. Login to www.radiokol.com to hear it. To ask the band a question during the interview, call 1-877-KOLDJRICK. (unless you're the actual interviewer, in which case just go ahead and ask. That's what being an interviewer is all about.)

OK Go at Apple Store SoHo this Tuesday, March 27th

2007-03-26T14:36:00.000-04:00

Esteemed New Yorkers: The boys will give a special performance at the Apple Store in SoHo tomorrow at 6pm. The Apple Store is at 103 Prince Street, and you're advised to get there early as admission is on a first come, first serve basis. The show will be recorded by trained professionals and sold exclusively at iTunes (also by trained professionals). Come!

YouTube 2006 Video Awards

2007-03-26T14:35:00.001-04:00

We won! Thanks for all of your mad frenzied voting. The boys are pleased as punch. And I'm as pleased as judy.

thanks everyone!

Is Someone Getting The Best, The Best, The Best of YouTube Award?

2007-03-22T01:04:00.000-04:00

Let's hope it's OK Go. The "Here It Goes Again" Treadmill Video is up for a 2006 Video Of The Year award at YouTube. It's nominated in the Most Creative category, and you've got until 6pm EST/3pm PCT on Friday, March 23rd to vote it into glory. And if you don't? Well, let's just say that won't be the last time you see the Foo Fighters quoted on this news page. Vote!

We're Going On Tour With The Fray

2007-02-26T15:56:00.000-05:00

The Fray have cordially invited OK Go to join them on a quick jaunt across America, and OK Go has happily accepted. It's going to be the best prom ever. Tour dates are up. Buy your tickets now, because they will sell out fast. And that's a promise.

Vote! And, um... Spread This Banner

2007-02-26T15:54:00.000-05:00

Hey, why not add this banner and add it to your blog, site or MySpace page? Just copy & paste:

Do What You Want (Wallpaper Version) on YouTube & TRL

2007-02-16T13:46:00.000-05:00

The new OK Go video debuted yesterday on MTV's TRL with all-day premieres on MTVu and MTV Hits. That was pretty awesome. But like beauty and grace, the flavor of that awesomeness will fade with time, unless you vote for it on TRL many, many times. (Voting for beauty and grace is strictly optional).

In the meantime watch DWYW (PV) right here:

To add it to your blog or MySpace, copy this code:

New OK Go Video Debuts On TRL and The Many MTVs

2007-02-14T20:20:00.001-05:00

Huge news! The new OK Go video for "Do What You Want" will debut tomorrow (thurs, 2/15) on MTV's TRL with all-day premieres on MTVu and MTV Hits. You'll also be able to see mini clips of it between shows on MTV and MTV2. Remember to wear your helmet, lest your precious mind be blown.

Do us a favor and tune in to TRL tomorrow. And then do us a hundred favors and vote for Do What You Want many, many times.

Damian's Grammy Acceptance Speech

2007-02-12T22:28:00.000-05:00

Because the video category is one of the 70 trillion that aren't televised you didn't get to see the boys thank their strength, their cunning, and Jamie Foxx's grandmother. Not that they would have, of course. That's my daydream, not theirs. Instead, Damian got all excited and thanked his sister, Trish. And then he did a back flip into leg splits, to a roar of applause.

Since he couldn't give his full speech yesterday, he did it this morning. From LAX. Here it is, just for you:

As MP3: doiop.com/okgogrammy_mp3
As Windows Media: doiop.com/okgogrammy_asx
As Real Media: doiop.com/okgogrammy_rm

Also, the new OK Go video for "Do What You Want" will debut this Thursday, 2/15/07 on MTV's TRL, with additional all day premieres on MTV Hits and MTV U. Now that's exciting. Tell your friends.

Thanks for all of your support. You're great.

Awesome!

2007-02-11T17:50:00.000-05:00

AP Photo by (Mark J. Terrill)

OK GO WON!

2007-02-11T17:04:00.000-05:00

Forget the XM thing. OK Go already won. That's right. They won!!!

I'd like to thank the recording academy, Damian's strength, and Tim's cunning. This is intensely, intensely, intensely awesome.
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Listen To The Pre-Awards on XM Radio Free

2007-02-11T16:47:00.000-05:00

Apparently channel 200 on XM Radio is broadcasting the pre-awards ceremony, which is happening right now. So if you'd like to find out who's going to win for best liner notes and best art director and, of course, best f'ing video, you can go to xmro.xmradio.com and sign up for a free trial. It's easy.

Tomorrow We Will Be Grammy Winners

2007-02-10T20:30:00.000-05:00

Or maybe Grammy Losers. Either way, the boys have been nominated and the awards are tomorrow. You should watch, not because you'll get to see them win (the Music Video Grammy is presented earlier in the day) but because you'll get to see The Pussycat Dolls beat up Keane. Watch the Grammy Awards tomorrow!

Troubadour Show on Westwood One Radio

2007-02-10T20:18:00.000-05:00

Apparently Westwood One radio stations will be broadcasting OK Go's performance at the Troubadour in Los Angeles sometime this Monday. No more information has been forthcoming, but if it does come forth, you'll find it here. Or maybe here.

Important Info About London Show

2007-02-02T21:53:00.000-05:00

We just got new information about the show at KOKO on Sunday. It turns out that all fans under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Over 18s should have an ID ready. Anyone under 14 and all orphans between 14 and 18 will be denied admittance. Refunds are available at the point of purchase prior to the show. Sorry if this changes anything for you.

OK Go Loves JJJ

2007-02-02T21:31:00.000-05:00

And JJJ loves OK Go. Or at least JJJ's listeners do. Triple J, Australia's rock radio megabehemoth has placed "Here It Goes Again" at number 14 on their list of the 100 hottest songs of 2006. Thanks to everyone who voted. Here's the full list, which you can read while listening to all six hundred hours of the original broadcast. It takes a while to get there but you'll be richly rewarded with songs by PB&J and Lilly Allen landing just before OK Go.

Here It Goes Again (UK Surf Mix) on iTunes, Grey's Anatomy

2007-02-02T18:56:00.000-05:00

Last summer the boys did a slowed down version of Here It Goes Again in their basement. Last week it ended up on Grey's Anatomy. Today it can land in your iPod. It's the UK Surf Mix and it's up on iTunes. Buy it right here.

Living With The NME

2007-02-02T18:45:00.000-05:00

Here It Goes Again has been nominated for an NME award for Best Video. It should be an exciting contest as Robbie Williams is, for once, not eligible for Villain Of The Year. Vote for the boys at nme.com/awards. You'll have to register first, but don't complain--that's just how democracy works.

Win A Good Talking To And Rocking Towards From OK Go

2007-01-19T17:13:00.000-05:00

OK Go lobbyists unite. You can now buy two passes to meet OK Go on Feb. 1st at Lupo's Heartbreak Hotel in Providence, RI. You'll get two tickets to the show, your photo taken with the band, and your stuff signed without you even having to ask. Why are OK Go selling their services this way? To support a wonderful charity, the Sweet Relief Musician's Fund, an organization that provides financial assistance to musicians of all kinds who are struggling to make ends meet while facing illness, disability, or age-related problems.

Bidding starts at $40.00. Get in on the action at ebay.com/sweetrelief and scroll down to the OK Go auction. Why? Cause it's for a good cause.

Dance Contest Winners Announced

2007-01-17T03:02:00.000-05:00

Thanks for entering the OK Go Dances With You(Tube) Contest. All of the entries are incredible and lots of fun to watch. But we had to pick a winner, and so we did. See all the winners together at okgo.net/dancecontest, and click the image to watch the official announcement:

DOWN WITH OPP*, VOL 6: Fanimations

2007-01-15T19:54:00.000-05:00

Some awesome animated videos from OK Go fans for your enjoyment. Click on the image to watch:

"Oh Lately It's So Quiet" by lalocarolina:

"Here It Goes Again" by jd1801:

"Here It Goes Again" (Hippo Style) by powerchord39:

"A Million Ways" Stop Motion by IPlayFags:

"Invincible" (Morphation Egg Reloaded) by Morgan Numai4z:

"A Million Ways" (OK GO - million ways) tubetzumi:

"A Million Ways" (Ok Go! Vs. Lego) TazziToz:

"Here It Goes Again" (ok go treadmill) mreel777:

"Here It Goes Again" (ok go lego start) verbiestjen:

"Here It Goes Again" (Mouse Chase Two) Gadgit83:

"Here It Goes Again" (Stop Motion Dance Music Video) IrishStoutMan:

*Other People's Postings, of course. Email me yours with OPP in the subject line.

OK Go On NBC's Las Vegas, Friday Night, Jan 12

2007-01-11T17:25:00.000-05:00

OK Go will be featured in this week's episode of Las Vegas, your favorite of all the NBC dramas starring James Caan, Josh Duhamel and former future Mrs. Bobcat Goldthwait, Nikki Cox. Tomorrow's episode is called Cheaters Never Prosper and features Judd Nelson as well as the band. It's on at 9pm EST on NBC, and will be available at NBC.com/las_vegas starting on Saturday.

New ALL AGES Show: Providence, RI on Feb 1st

2007-01-11T17:24:00.000-05:00

The boys have just confirmed an all ages show at Lupo's in Providence, RI on Thursday, February 1st. Tickets go on sale tomorrow. You should go, if you can, as it's their last stateside show in a while. They play at KoKo in London on the 4th and Nouveau Casino in Paris on the 5th before doing a bunch of dates in Germany and Europe. After that it's back home for the Snow Patrol tour. More details on the show page.

Vote OK Go Onto Internet Superstars List

2007-01-11T17:22:00.000-05:00

Vh1 is putting together a list of the Greatest Internet Superstars and OK Go is in the running though oddly that Nigerian fellow who sends you email all the time is not. The list of contenders is pretty great, and you are advised to follow the link, scroll down to vote for OK Go and then close the window immediately. Otherwise you'll spend the next two days watching video clips of the Kid From Brooklyn.

OK Go on 20/20, Live TV, and all over the Web

2006-12-21T20:51:00.000-05:00

Friday, December 29 on 20/20:
The boys were interviewed by ABC's 20/20 for their 2006: Caught On Tape year-end review show. They also taped some of the Detroit show.

New Year's Eve on CD Now:
OK Go is performing a full set for Direct TV's CD USA New Year's Eve broadcast, which will be taped live in Las Vegas (get tickets!). And if you miss the live broadcast, you can see them perform "Here It Goes Again" at 11:30 pm on--you guessed it--the FoxNews channel.

Other Stuff To Keep You Busy:

* Five Rounds with OK Go
* Damian in Rolling Stone and Sirens Mag
* HIGA is the year's #1 Viral Video, according to AdAge and DoCopenhagen
* It's also one of the year's top 5 singles, says Associated Content.
* OK Go All Up in Your iTunes Workout
* OK Go iTunes Video Triple Play
* Multiple part OK Go interview in the AT&T Blue Room
* Multiple part OK Go interview on BroadJam
* OK Go on an inflatable reindeer.

Last Minute Holiday Gifts

2006-12-21T20:26:00.000-05:00

It's not too late to get holiday gifts from our merch store. If you order today, you'll receive your stuff by early-to-mid January, at the very latest.

For gifts you can actually give on Christmas (or HumanLight), think about a gift certificate from DonorsChoose, a very cool non-profit that our friend Oliver helps run.

DonorsChoose lets you give to teachers who need funds for specific things like supplies, books, class trips, etc. Two examples: CD Drive for Kindergartners and Arts Assemblies for a Residential Program. And please consider giving any gifts in honor of "OK Go and The Punishing Fist of Rock 'n Roll" or something cool like that.

OK Go on Carson Daly Tonight!

2006-12-15T18:07:00.000-05:00

The boys perform tonight on Last Call with Carson Daly, so just like that your 'what to do on Friday night?' dilemma is solved. Congrats!

Cal Robbins Needs Your Help

2006-12-14T21:26:00.000-05:00

Once upon a time there was a band called Jawbox. They were a huge influence on Damian, who saw them perform dozens of times in high school gyms and rented-out churches. We just found out that Cal Robbins, the newborn son of Jawbox's lead singer, has been diagnosed with a terrible genetic disorder called Spinal Muscular Atrophy. DeSoto Records has set up a family fund to help out with their medical bills. You can donate to it here. To learn more about SMA, and to find other ways to help, check out the SMA Foundation.

Three OK Go Interviews For You And Yours.

2006-12-12T17:46:00.000-05:00

I hope you like OK Go interviews, because here's a bunch of them.

AT&T Blue Room: The boys went to the AT&T Blue Room and blew some minds with talk about bugs and rock and stuff. Watch those, and then watch exclusive performances of Invincible, Oh Lately It's So Quiet, and Here It Goes Again.

BroadJam: Last week you saw part one of the 4-piece exclusive OK Go interview on Broadjam. Now they've finally posted Part 2. Well, Parts 2a and 2b. And also Parts 1a, 1b & 1c. Next week comes Parts 3.

The Reindeer Dissection: OK Go has signed an inflatable reindeer for the Virgin Mobile Charity Auction. You can bid on it here. And you can watch what happens when you give OK Go an inflatable reindeer on youtube.

Mind Status: Blown

2006-12-07T20:18:00.000-05:00

OK Go has been nominated for a Grammy.

Allow me to repeat that: OK Go has been nominated for a Grammy. The category is "Best Short Form Music Video."

This is officially my favorite moment in Grammy Award history (Sorry, ODB!). But that could change on February 11th, especially if they win. Because it would sure be a lot of fun to hear Damian thank his strength and Tim thank his cunning.

Vote for OK Go Big in '06 and OK Go Drunk in '07

2006-12-02T00:32:00.000-05:00

OK Go is in the running for "Big Download of '06" on VH1's Big In '06 awards, with close competition from LonelyGirl15 and WeirdAlYankovic47. Go here to vote for Big In '06 and to compare Tim's sexy baldness with that of Cee-lo Green's. "Here It Goes Again" is also in the running for the title of Absolut Music Video at http://absolut.com. It's in the Absolute 100 section of the site. Why do we care? Because at some point in the next fifty years drummer Dan Konopka will meet Spike Jonze at a party. And he wants to be able to say "Um, pardon me, Spike... in your FACE!" Please note that only people old enough to convince a computer they're over 21 are allowed to vote.

Reminder: Free Shows in LA Monday, NY Tuesday, LA Thursday

2006-12-01T19:16:00.000-05:00

See OK Go for free THIS MONDAY in LA:
As mentioned in the last post by ol' Mr. Repetitive, OK Go will be on Jimmy Kimmel Live on Dec 21, but the show is taping this Monday, Dec 4th. They'll be doing a five-song mini concert, including a Christmas song that even I, the band's collective electronic inner consciousness, have never seen them play. Get free tickets HERE.

See OK Go for free THIS TUESDAY in NYC:
OK Go is playing a special show for Stuff Magazine somewhere in New York on Tuesday night. We have about 100 tickets to give away by Monday at 5pm. If you're 21+ and are going to be in NYC on Tuesday, and want to have the time of your life, then email akman [at] okgo.net for details.

See OK Go for free THIS THURSDAY in LA:
Is it secret rocketpacks or white magic? I'm not telling. But somehow or another the boys are going to get from LA to NY and back to LA to perform on Last Call with Carson Daly on the 7th. The actual show airs on the 15th, so you'll have 8 full days of being better than everyone else if you go to the taping. Get Tickets here.

Limited Edition OK Go Ties & Buttons Soon To Get A Lot More Limited

2006-12-01T19:15:00.000-05:00

You knows ties & buttons our friends at A Fine Tooth have been selling? Well, there are only ten items left, including one tie that the the designer stole from OK Go's dressing room. Because they're sneaky designery bastards, the A Fine Tooth people refuse to disclose which tie it is or which band member it used to belong to until after the auctions end. They're trying to make up for their sneaky bastardry by randomly picking two of the last ten items and throwing a free brooch in there with the tie or button, which is pretty cool, I guess. See if you can guess which one's the mystery tie: A Fine Tooth eBay store.

OK Go on Kimmel & Carson

2006-11-29T20:13:00.000-05:00

OK Go will appear on Jimmy Kimmel Live on Dec. 21st and Last Call with Carson Daly on Dec. 15th. If you're anywhere near Los Angeles, you can be there in person to watch the boys rock the pants off their television hosts. Mr. Kimmel tapes his show the 4th (get tix here) and Mr. Carson tapes his on the 7th (get tix here). Enjoy.

OK Go Ties & Buttons Going Fast

2006-11-23T01:45:00.000-05:00

The first round of auctions for the limited edition OK Go Ties & Buttons is almost over, and 2/3 of the things are already sold. A new round of auctions starts tomorrow, I think, so you can still use your money for the one thing it's good at: buying stuff.

Do our bidding: do your bidding at the A Fine Tooth eBay store.

oh yeah, and happy thanksgiving...

Live Feed & Chat Room is Happening Right Now

2006-11-19T22:30:00.000-05:00

Go check it out.

LIVE NPR Webcast of Tonight's Show

2006-11-19T18:50:00.000-05:00

The fine people at NPR will webcast tonight's show from the 9:30 club in Washington DC. Apparently there will be a chatroom and photos and, most importantly, a rock show. Listen here starting at around 9pm for the French Kicks. Tomorrow they'll webcast a Cat Power show, which I am hereby ordering you to check out as well.

Limited Edition OK Go Ties & Buttons On Sale

2006-11-17T22:12:00.000-05:00

Our friends at A Fine Tooth have released a limited edition set of 65 OK Go ties and 35 OK Go buttons, each with a certificate of authenticity and special packaging. They've all been listed on eBay as of yesterday and will be up there until they're all gone or Dec. 15th, whichever comes first. The over/under is Dec. 1st, so place your bets. And then place your bids at the A Fine Tooth eBay store.

some examples. click for the auction:

Attn NYC & NJ

2006-11-17T00:15:00.000-05:00

OK Go is officially all up in your area. They'll be interviewed on WNYC's SoundCheck Friday afternoon at 2pm (live feed here) before heading to Sayerville, NJ for an all ages show at the Starland Ballroom. Tickets are still available, and they don't cost $115 (yet).

So Let's Say Hi While The Radio's On

2006-11-16T20:07:00.000-05:00

Every time a radio station plays "Here It Goes Again" a baby rhino somewhere in Africa rolls around on his cute little belly and chortles in glee. Do you want to take away the only thing that baby rhino has? Neither do we.

That baby rhino really wants you to call up radio stations and request "Here It Goes Again." Even better, he wants you to call stations after they've played it and tell them how much you like the song and the fact that they chose to play it instead of, say, something crappier.

Here's a list of radio stations. Pick a station, program the number into your phone, and then go crazy. If your station isn't there because a) they suck, b) we suck, c) this list only has US stations on it, then send an email to info at okgo.net and we'll get it updated.

Speeding Internet Of My Heart

2006-11-16T17:50:00.000-05:00

Man this Internet is fast. Damian was at the offices of the Boston Globe this afternoon for a live television interview with their rock critic, Sarah Rodman, and it's already here on the blog. Speeding Internet, I love you.

Watch Damian on NECN

Today: Much on Demand & Craig Ferguson

2006-11-13T16:57:00.000-05:00

The boys are performing live on MuchMusic's Much On Demand this afternoon. And tonight they'll be on the Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson. Watch and learn kids. Watch and learn.

Leno Tonight. Also, 23 Now.

2006-11-07T12:59:00.000-05:00

OK Go will be on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno this evening, performing a musical selection from their recently released (we're talking this morning) first ever full-length DVD. The other guest is--you guessed it--Courtney Love.

Also, "Here It Goes Again" is on today's other big record release, Now That's What I Call Music! Vol. 23, if you can believe it. So is Fergie, so...

Voting Is Important. So Is Buying Our CD/DVD

2006-11-06T21:08:00.000-05:00

If you only do one thing tomorrow, you should probably vote. But if you do two things, the other one damn well better be buying the new OK Go CD/DVD for yourself, a loved one, or a deserving politician. It's a rerelease of Oh No, OK Go's nowhere-near-platinum-selling second album, with a full 17 videos included. A couple of these videos are hard to find, a couple have never been released, and the rest are on the Internet, which everyone knows is a terribly inconvenient place to watch videos. So yes, buy this magnificent new CD/DVD, but only after you've gone and voted.

Some henpecking from Damian & Andy:

and some from Capitol:

Order the CD/DVD at Amazon

OK Go: The Non-Criterion Collection

2006-10-31T20:18:00.000-05:00

On Nov 7th, the boys will release the first ever OK Go DVD, which comes conveniently bundled with the second ever OK Go album, "Oh No". If you already bought that CD... thanks. You don't have to buy it again, but we certainly won't be mad at you if you do.

Wet your appetite with the busy person's version of the DVD. Click the image to watch.

Preorder the CD/DVD at Amazon

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OK Go at the Troubador Last Night

2006-10-31T19:39:00.000-05:00

photo by mr. jorge

The boys have stepped up their live show approximately 16 notches. If they're going to be anywhere near you, I highly recommend you go.

Check the tour dates page: okgo.net/shows.aspx

Camcorder Givings-Away

2006-10-30T22:08:00.000-05:00

All I know is what's in the banner ad. I'm no journalist. I'm just a messenger... your messenger.

Charlotte Show Has Been Cancelled

2006-10-28T16:01:00.000-04:00

This is really sad news indeed. Sorry to everyone who already bought tickets and was already lining up to dip their spoons into OK Go's river of rock. There's no makeup date scheduled at the moment, but we'll get the boys back there as soon as we can. It's a promise. Refunds should be available at point of purchase.

OK Go Gets The Worm

2006-10-26T03:00:00.000-04:00

OK Go will be on The CBS Early Show on Thursday, October 26th. They'll be on between 8 and 9am. What's early about that, you ask? The 4am wakeup call at the hotel. Remember, whenever a band member stifles a yawn, everybody has to drink!

OK Go on Extra Tonight

2006-10-19T16:29:00.000-04:00

OK Go will be on Extra tonight. It airs at 7pm & 4am in New York, at 7pm in Los Angeles, at 4:30pm in Chicago, at 11:30pm in North Platte, at 10pm in Casper, and at 2am in Paducah. If you're somewhere else, go here to find out when it's on.

Damian on LoveLine Tonight

2006-10-17T17:33:00.000-04:00

Damian will be the guest on Dr. Drew's syndicated radio looooooove show LoveLine tonight. Listen live, and check out the LoveLine site later this week for the archived version.

君もOk Goになれるかも!?　“踊る人”大募集

2006-10-13T17:06:00.000-04:00

Not a single member of OK Go is fluent in Japanese, much to our chagrin. But here's some news for those of you who speak the language: "メンバーがコミカルな踊りを披露する「ア・ミリオン・ウェイズ」「ヒア・イット・ゴーズ・アゲイン」のPVがネット上で話題となっている４人組、Ok Go。" Read the rest of the article, and check out OK Go on the Toshiba-EMI site.

Go To CD USA Taping, Win A Treadmill

2006-10-11T14:48:00.000-04:00

CD USA is looking for two OK Go superfans to go head-to-head in an OK Go Trivia Throwdown at tomorrow's taping. If you live anywhere near Los Angeles, you should at least go sit in the audience and watch the boys rock out. Hit up 1iota.com for free tickets. To get in on the OK Go-off, get to

5800 W. Sunset Blvd.
Building #21, Suite 301
Los Angeles, CA 90028

by 5 or 5:30 and tell the audience coordinators that you're there for the OK Go contest. Be sure to mention that you're prepared to kick the asses of all challengers, trivia style. If need be, ask for Adam Kaloustian. He's the guy in charge.

Megan Mullally Mañana (With Molly)

2006-10-10T21:34:00.000-04:00

The band will be on the Megan Mullally show on Wednesday. The other guest is Molly Ringwald. If you're not a fan of Molly Ringwald, you've no business reading this news item. Find out where to watch Ms. Mullaly's show using this handy map.

HIGA Reminder. Also HIGA (UK Surf)

2006-09-29T14:29:00.000-04:00

A reminder that "Here It Goes Again" is out in the UK, as a 7" vinyl and as a 2 song CD with a cover of "The Lovecats" as the b-side. You'll buy it, if you know what's good for us.

Not only that, but the "UK Surf Mix" alternate version is on sale at iTunes and 7digital and places like that. The boys recorded it at home not long ago, and it's pretty durn cool. You need to be in the UK to get it from iTunes, but 7Digital is open to all, but only for playback with Windows Media on PCs.

and... the album just came out in Australia!

Last Minute Fun For Chicagoans With Nothing To Do

2006-09-28T17:29:00.000-04:00

I know you love last minute announcements of things, so here you go:

OK Go made this mixtape to benefit Rock For Kids, who will auction it off this evening at the Smart Bar in Chicago. A bunch of other bands made mix tapes too. It's a $5 donation at the door to get in, no advance tickets will be sold.

MUSIC MIXER
Thurs. Sept. 28th, 2006
6 to 10 pm
Smart Bar - 3730 N. Clark St.
Chicago, IL.

Vote for HIGA on TRL

2006-09-22T15:05:00.000-04:00

Here It Goes Again wants to be played on TRL. And TRL wants to play it. The only thing keeping them apart is...you. Make their dreams come true: Vote for HIGA!

Thanks from OK Go

2006-09-22T14:22:00.000-04:00

Goodbye, Brainpan

2006-09-19T09:14:00.000-04:00

It's official. My mind is blown:

thanks to JaJaJaded for pointing it out.

OK Go & Rusty on This Week In Baseball--TODAY

2006-09-16T13:41:00.001-04:00

Only one television show in the world that teaches young catchers how to block the plate, and then features an interview with major league guitarist Andy Ross defending the hapless 2006 Boston Red Sox, and talking about his childhood as a Sox follower. If you're a fan of OK Go, baseball, or any other team in the American League, you should definitely tune in. And if you don't like baseball tune in to the great plays of the week, set to Invincible. That'll convince you. It's This Week In Baseball, THIS AFTERNOON on Fox - 3:30 Eastern and Pacific. (If not then, try 4:30pm).

Dutch Webcast, UK In-stores, New US Tour Dates

2006-09-15T19:25:00.000-04:00

What's up, fun havers? Here's a quick little update:

Dutch Webcast 9/16/06
The OK Go show at the Melkweg in Amsterdam will be webcast live on fabchannel.com, if you're into that sort of thing.

UK In-Store Performances/Signings

You'd better hit these things up, kids. They're a ton of fun. And check out the UK tour dates on okgo.net.

Sept 20th 5pm - Music Zone, Unit 52-54 Mander Square, Mander Centre, Wolverhampton

Sept 22nd 5pm - Music Zone, Unit 37, Market Street, Arndale Shopping Centre, Manchester

Sept 25th 5pm - Music Zone, 69-70 Briggate, Leeds

We're waiting on one more, so stay tuned...

Brand New US Tour Dates:

10/29 - Los Angeles, CA Troubador
10/30 - Los Angeles, Ca Troubador
11/1 - Pomona,CA The Glass House
11/2 - San Francisco, CA Great American Music Hall
11/3 - Sacramento, CA Empire
11/4 - Portland, OR Hawthorne Theatre
11/5 - Seattle, WA Neumos Crystal Ball Reading Room
11/8 - Minneapolis, MN First Avenue
11/9 - Chicago, IL Logan Square Auditorium
11/10 - Chicago, IL Logan Square Auditorium
11/13 - Toronto, ONT Mod Club Theatre
11/15 - Philadelphia, PA Theatre Of Living Arts
11/16 - Boston, MA Avalon Ballroom
11/17 - Sayreville, NJ Starland Ballroom
11/18 - New York,NY Irving Plaza
11/21 - Charlotte, NC Amos Southend
11/26 - Milwaukee, WI Eagles Ballroom
11/27 - St. Louis, MO The Pageant
11/28 - Memphis, TN Orpheum Theatre
11/29 - New Orleans, LA The Republic
11/30 - Houston,TX Hobby Center - Sarofim Hall

have a great weekend,

Jorge

GMA Appearance Magically Converted into Conan Performance.

2006-09-05T10:53:00.000-04:00

Cancel your plans to get up early on Wednesday morning and make new plans to get up late on Thursday. OK Go will no longer be appearing on Good Morning America tomorrow morning but will be performing on Late Night with Conan O'Brien on Wednesday night. And they'll be killing it, just so you know.

OK GO get VMA advice from JC Chasez... in the crapper

2006-08-31T02:13:00.001-04:00

Damian & Tim met JC from N'Sync in the bathroom today and got his advice on performing at the VMAs. It's pretty hilarious. Pass it around.

OK Go on Letterman Tomorrow!

2006-08-29T20:29:00.000-04:00

That's right, dearies. The boys are on the Late Show with David Letterman tomorrow (Wednesday) night!

That makes Colbert, Letterman and the VMAs in less than a week. What could be next, you ask? Who knows? My mind is so blown that I don't even have a funny joke to put here. I'll take submissions via comment.

OK Go On The VMA's (F'N A!):

2006-08-25T16:26:00.000-04:00

It was just announced that OK Go will be doing the Treadmill Dance on MTV's Video Music Awards. It will be ultra super glorious. Not only that, but Mr. James Cash Penney himself emailed me to say his clothing company was going to debut a new commercial with DWYW in it right after the boys perform, to be shown only once. It's like the Super Bowl, but without all the Bradshaw. And to top it off, "Here It Goes Again" has been added to ultra crazy ninja rotation at VH1 and super nutty gonzo rotation at MTV. Watch your sexyback, JT.

Vh1 Top 20 & Yahoo's Dig It Or Dis It

2006-08-23T16:19:00.000-04:00

Somebody is flooding the ballot box at top20.vh1.com. Unfortunately, it isn't you. The boys dropped from number 9 to number 12 this week. Help get us back on track. Go to top20.vh1.com and drag "Here It Goes Again" into the top spot. Drag it a bunch of times. If every single one of you does it 1 million times, we'll break the Internet. So half a million will have to do.

And while you're exercising your right to force OK Go onto an unsuspecting public (It's in Article III. Look it up.) head over to the Dig It or Dis It poll at Yahoo Music. Here It Goes Again is currently losing to up-and-coming funk rock combo The Red Hot Chili Peppers. Let's fix that, shall we?

Damian on Colbert Report Tomorrow Night.

2006-08-22T18:45:00.000-04:00

Damian will be a special guest on The Colbert Report tomorrow evening. It airs at 11:30pm on Comedy Central. The other guest is Gideon Yago, so you know it's going to be extra hott. Watch the show, join the nation.

The OK Go Choice Award Goes To... The Oscars!

2006-08-19T00:35:00.000-04:00

The Teen Choice Awards are Sunday night on Fox. OK Go isn't in the running (though we heard that after last year's shutout--six nominations, no wins--Usher will finally get his due in the Hottie: Male category). So why the h-e-double hockeysticks are we bringing it up? Because they're going to show JCPenney's OK Go commercial a bunch of times. So if you haven't seen it yet, and you want to, there you go.

That ABC News Clip...

2006-08-17T20:07:00.000-04:00

If you had trouble finding it, that's because I gave you the wrong link, silly. Try watching it here instead.

New York City On A Tuesday

2006-08-17T19:12:00.000-04:00

The boys made a quick stop in NYC on their way to Spain, where they bought a guitar pedal, played above Times Square at 5am, and still found time to be interviewed by Hazel Sanchez for NYC's 11 O'Clock News on CBS. Watch the OK Go Interview.

Now watch two (!) separate reports on Jennifer Aniston not getting engaged today. Sorry, Jen.

Number Nine... Number Nine... Number Nine!

2006-08-14T23:29:00.000-04:00

"Here It Goes Again" is at #9 on the Vh1 Top 20 Countdown. You think that's crazy? Check this: we're trying to take it to #1. We need your help. Please, drop whatever you're doing (unless it's nursing a baby) and go to top20.vh1.com. All you have to do is scroll down, find "Here It Goes Again" and then drag it into the #1 spot. If you're feeling fancy, drag Regina Spektor into the #2. If you're feeling super fancy, make it your homepage for the next couple of weeks so you won't forget to vote.

Good Morning America, How Are You?

2006-08-13T23:22:00.000-04:00

The "Here It Goes Again" video was on ABC News this week. The world looks a little brighter after you've heard award winning journalist Charles Gibson refer to one of your videos as "very inventive" and "sort of a low budget affair". It's actually a pretty great piece, and totally worth watching, particularly for the subtle way they point out Tim. Watch it here.

In other ABC news, the boys have confirmed an in-studio performance on Good Morning America on Wednesday, Sept. 6th It should be a rocking affair. Set your alarm clocks and tune in, or come down to the studio to watch the boys catch up with their old friends Diane and Robin. Try for tickets here.

OK Go's New Video Is Going To Freak You Out.

2006-07-31T22:40:00.000-04:00

We promise. But in return, we need you to freak OK Go out. The video, for "Here It Goes Again," is in the running for VH1's Top 20 Countdown. We need you to go and vote for it. All you have to do is drag "Here It Goes Again" into the first spot. If you're feeling generous, drag Regina Spektor into the second one, because I like her new album. Then click submit. You can't watch the videos unless you have a PC. But you can vote for them no matter what.

This is what you're playing for:

Exactly. Now Go Vote.

Glendale Galleria Show Cancelled

2006-07-31T16:50:00.000-04:00

Don't ask us why. We're as surprised as you are. Sorry to everyone who was looking forward to seeing OK Go at a mall, including the boys themselves. They're always looking for a deal on cell service, knock off sunglasses and, of course, Orange Julius.