Kolars — Photo Credit: Cortney Armitage

KOLARS, the husband and wife duo of Rob Kolar and Lauren Brown, have released another sizzling addition to their already blistering collection with new single “Turn It Up.” The Los Angeles-based band pulls from a lot of different roots with this one, dipping their heavy-guitars in a bluesy bath and side-stepping with the punkish agitations of their percussion work. Comparisons could abound—we see a bit of The Kills’ rabid intimacy in these two—and their new single only hammers in that sentiment in the most rock-and-roll-dance-until-your-shoes-ignite sort of way. Which is pretty appropriate given that Brown has a tendency to create her own rhythms on her full stand-up kit while tap-dancing—while Kolar offers-up a rare suave in his swagger as he howls from his guitar.

“As a kid, I listened to a lot of punk music and it inspired me to start singing and writing songs. It is a culture that embraces imperfection and values authentic expression which is empowering to someone just starting out. I was really draw to songs like ‘Soundsystem’ by Operation Ivy and ‘Radio’ by Rancid. Both are anthems celebrating music as a medicine to raise your spirit,” Rob said. “I’ve always wanted to write a song appreciating what music has done for my life – this song is our version of that. ‘Turn It Up’ is our tribute to how music can be vital in getting us through tough times.”

The band has also collaborated with Mike McCready of Pearl Jam to release a limited edition vinyl of “Turn It Up” (side A) / “Touch The Lightening” (side B) on his label, Hockey Talkter Records. The vinyl will be out in early April via Hockey Talkter and through Jack White’s Third Man Records.

KOLARS will be going on tour this month with a stop at The Echo in Los Angeles on February 22. Visit the band’s website and Facebook to stay updated on tour announcements and new music.