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Show: Mar 18, 2010 @ Cafe Du Nord

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0800

Please join us, March 18th when we release our new CD titled "RINR♥" (Our Eye And Our Heart) and celebrate Karl's birthday! We highly recommend you buy advanced tickets to this show... why? Because if you do, we will give you a FREE copy of RINR♥!

Advanced Tickets: $10 at: http://hijkmusic.com/cd-release

Cafe Du Nord
Thursday 3/18/2010
doors: 7pm, show: 8pm
21+
with: Rademacher and Love Is Chemicals.

HEY! Why don't you stream RINR♥ before the show?

http://cafedunord.com
http://loveischemicals.net
http://www.myspace.com/rademacher

News: RINR♥ CD Release & B-Day bash Thurs, 3/18!

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0800

News: backstage photos

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0800

Show: Apr 24, 2010 @ The Hemlock Tavern

Sat, 24 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0800

with Wendy Darling & Lucky Jesus!

9:30pm, $6, 21+

News: Dave featured in MYX TV Commercial

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0800

MYX TV commercial for "Lucky Cat Rocks". Dave is playing bass guitar in
the fictional rock band (comprised of Mud members). Hilarious. Check
it out...

http://www.vimeo.com/9372611

News: Visual Crunch TV episode featuring HIJK airs Thurs 2-18

Fri, 12 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0800

Set your DVR. HIJK will be featured on Visual Crunch on Myx TV. Our 1/2 hour episode airs internationally Thursday, Feb 18th at 8pm PST

Schedule
Feb 18, Thursday at 2000 PT/ 2300 ET
Feb 19, Friday at 1730 PT/ 2030 ET and 2100PT/ midnight ET
Feb 20, Saturday at 2000 PT/ 2300 ET
Feb 22, Monday at 1200 PT/ 1500 ET

MYX is available on'
Comcast (in San Francisco Bay Area) ' Channel 368
DirecTV (in United States) ' Channel 2067
Cox (in Orange County, California) ' Channel 479
Cox (in Northern part of Virginia) ' Channel 464
RCN (in NYC, Wash. D.C., Philadelphia, Chicago, and Boston) ' Channel 474
MCV (in Guam) ' Channel 16

News: Flavorpill ticket giveaway for 2/19 @ Slims

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0800

You can win tickets here from Flavorpill: http://flavorpill.com/sanfrancisco/giveaways/win-a-pair-of-tickets-to-sloan-at-slims-on-fri-feb-19-

News: Finished mixing the new EP

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0800

Last night we got together with Nate and put the finishing touches on our new EP.

The title of the EP is still pending, but the track list is:

1. Rest My Bones
2. You're Upside Down, You're Funny
3. Ba Na Na Na Na
4. Mouthful Of Marbles
5. We Are Free

We'll get a preview track up as soon as the mastering is complete and will have cds shortly there after.

This recording is a bit different than our last record, The Pen And The Letter. This EP is more raw, spontaneous and more representative of our live show. That being said, it is filled with beautiful harmonies and layers of guitar in all the right spots. ;)

News: Myx.tv is now playing "Alibi"

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0800

A few months ago we did an interview with the folks at myx.tv about our experience of making the "Alibi" video and how the medium of film relates to music. They are now playing the video with our goofy intro / outtro...

The full interview should be online soon.

News: Press from all the local papers!...

Tue, 21 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0800

We got lots of love and support from the local papers for our cd release show. Here is just a few of the clippings:

"Many of the songs evolve significantly as they go... layered with complex melodic passages that unfold over repeated listens." - The Bay Bridged

"Tastefully delicate art pop" - SF Bay Guardian (Ezra Provost)

"Unexpected and expertly wielded... Fans of weirdo pop of all kinds, including art-, math-, indie-, and -punk, won't miss this one." - SF Weekly (Hiya Swanhuyser)

"Not a note was overlooked across HIJK's full-length debut." - East Bay Express

News: Caltopia 2008 compilation featuring "Smells Like Cigarettes"

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0800

Just released is the UC Berkeley compilation, Caltopia 2008. This comp is to kick off the new school year, features our song "Smells Like Cigarettes" and the album is free for download. Yeah!

News: "Alibi" video - by Eugenia Loli-Queru

Wed, 21 May 2008 00:00:00 -0800

A local videographer named Eugenia Loli-Queru contacted us wanting to shoot a video for "Alibi". With only 4 hours of shooting and two days of editing, this beautiful little video was born.

There's even a "making of" article and video.

"Alibi" by HIJK from Eugenia Loli-Queru on Vimeo.

News: We Won The Deli Magazine band of the month!

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0800

Thanks to the support, we will have permanent a banner on The Deli Magazine.

News: The Paper Boat video won a contest!

Sun, 23 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0800

The Guardian presents Un-vusual: A Video Art Contest. Winners will be shown at the de Young Museum in Golden Gate park this coming Friday. Please join us!

News: live and in person at Cafe du Nord

Sun, 05 Nov 2006 00:00:00 -0800

Hi Friends! Regardless of what the Kansas school board says, things are constantly evolving... We moved into a new practice space with Minipop AND due to the overwhelming success of Panic! At The Disco, and the uncanny similarity between their name and ours, we have decided to change our name! In fact, after hearing our record, Panic!'s manger said that we had to change our name. It's gonna happen soon, so bring your suggestions to our show at Cafe Du Nord THIS Tuesday! THIS Tuesday, November. 7th, 2006 Soular :: Hijack The Disco :: The Federalists at San Francisco's Cafe Du Nord click here for directions doors @ 8:30pm :: show starts @ 9pm :: $7 :: 21+ Xxx Ooo, currenly still HIJACK THE DISCO mike, trevor, dave www.hijackthedisco.com myspace.com/hijackthedisco

News: Last Show As HIJACK THE DISCO!

Fri, 15 Dec 2006 00:00:00 -0800

Let's have a gay old time! That's right, let's get together, make merry, and look back on 6 years as HIJACK THE DISCO. Please join us this Thursday (12/14) at The Eagle Tavern with our friends The Ex-Boyfriends for our final show of 2006... and last show ever as HIJACK THE DISCO! For those of you who don't know, due to the growing popularity of Panic! At the Disco and confusion about the similarities between the two names, the time has come to begin the next chapter. After much discussion, HIJK (spelled out when spoken) seemed the obvious choice. Not only does it visually recall our past as "Hijack", but it's simple: the alphabet is a foundation for language, language is the foundation for lyrics, and everyone knows how to sing "aych-eye-jay-kay." Bonus: For this show only, all HIJACK THE DISCO merch will be HALF OFF! So, stock up on holiday gifts for your cousins & ex-boyfriends... beat the rush... and capture a moment in history! Hope to see you this Thursday! December 14, 2006 THURSDAY NITE LIVE!! THE EX - BOYFRIENDS, EXCUSES FOR SKIPPING, HIJACK THE DISCO 8pm, 21+ The Eagle Tavern 398 12th Street San Francisco, CA 94103 (415) 626-0880 xo, Dave, Mike, Trevor

News: "The Pen & The Letter" Promotional EP out!

Sun, 11 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0800

It's an all-ages show. Yeah (has it been so long?). Seeeew, we received the brand new HIJK promotional EP CDs and they're (OMG) totally awesome (that's the cover on the right ->). Call your friends - if they sign the mailing list (by going to hijkmusic.com) we'll give them a free copy at the show. And, of course, we'll give you one when we see you there. Ps. HIJK play's first that night. ******** ::ALL AGES::: BUY TICKETS ONLINE Bottom of The Hill - San Francisco Saturday, the 17th of February - 10:00pm (doors at 8:30) $8 in advance / $10 at the door - The Look, The May Fire, and HIJK (formerly Hijack The Disco) ******** xo, Mike | Trevor | Dave

News: "Make-out Room, SF" Fan Photos

Tue, 13 Mar 2007 00:00:00 -0800

Thanks to the fine folks who came out to our last show @ The Make-Out Room in SF. We snapped some pics of the evening but, alas, the camera was dropped and the photos could not be retrieved. Until now! Check out our FLICKR album. Hugs & Kisses.

News: Yale Pranksters strike!

Tue, 27 Mar 2007 00:00:00 -0800

Thank the pranksters. Our myspace plays jumped today. Some unknown person spammed the entire Yale campus with a fake "spring fling" ad with bogus info that HIJK is playing with Boards Of Canada. See the Ivy Gate Blog.

News: HIJK gets FAT

Sun, 15 Apr 2007 00:00:00 -0800

Next Show: Thurs. 4/19 @ FAT CITY 314 11th St. @ Folsom, SF, CA $7, show starts at 9pm w/ The May Fire (EP release show) Fujiko Chan Murder Of Lilies we play second! News: We will be touring through Spokane, Seattle and Portland the first week in May with Love Is Chemicals. Spread the word.

News: "Alibi" is #1 in indie rock on GarageBand.com

Thu, 31 May 2007 00:00:00 -0800

The title pretty much says it all. We are #1 on the indie rock charts. The song is available for download there too!

News: A trip to South Park

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0800

Thanks Val for the excellent rendition of us and for putting Nori center stage where she belongs!

News: EP Recording

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0800

Vocal recording is sounding great. We've finished drums, bass, and guitars...so getting close!

Tentative track listing:

1) Rest My Bones

2) You're Upside Down, You're Funny

3) Ba Na Na Na Na

4) Mouthful Of Marbles

5) We Are Free

Nate & Dave have been writing harmonies, eating potato chips, and hanging with studio dog Henry...more updates soon!

News: Rock 'N Roll Hump Day

Tue, 18 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0800

ORDER TICKETS http://bit.ly/RFEdE

News: Yoga, mirrors and microphones

Sun, 09 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0800

i've never seen soooooo many balls in one place...

...more pics *might* be here.

News: HIJK with Mother Mother 8/19

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0800

Mother Mother is awesome.

This will be our first show with Karl. Come out and celebrate!

Buy Tickets

	Wednesday, August 19, 2009
	8:30pm
	Cafe Du Nord
	2170 Market Street
	San Francisco, CA

News: HIJK at AIDS Walk

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0800

AIDS Walk

Sharon Meadow

Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, CA

Dave & Trevor to play the AIDS Post-Walk concert in Golden Gate Park on Sunday, July 19th.

Post-Walk concert and family entertainment in Sharon Meadow with live music and the announcement of the fundraising total for AIDS Walk San Francisco 2009!

Come support AIDS Walk!

12:30 - 2pm FREE

News: Karl from Golden Birds joins HIJK

Sat, 20 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0800

We have a new lineup and couldn't be happier.

Meet Karl Tupper.

He was in Golden Birds.

Karl has red hair.

He's saving the world.

He plays bass.

He kicks ass.

News: Trevor's DIY company went live!

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0800

After 18 months of brainstorming and coding, Trevor's side project is now open for business to the public. FourFour is a platform for running feature-rich official band websites and mailing list services with no coding or design skills needed. HIJK's website uses FourFour. Please spread the word...

Press: Review! - West Coast Performer

Fri, 18 May 2007 00:00:00 -0800

If one had to pigeonhole the up-and-coming Oakland trio HIJK (formerly known as Hijack the Disco) into a genre, math rock would come to mind; but the group delves into so many other artsy realms that it's truly impossible to limit them to just one. - West Coast Performer

Press: Review from PopMatters

Thu, 28 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0800

"The Pen and the Letter, is an apt example of what should have sprung forth from the late '90s hardcore scene" - Pop Matters

Press: Review: HIJK - The Pen And The Letter

Sun, 17 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0800

The real skill is that this Californian trio experiment with song structure, throwing the listener yet another curveball just when they think they have understood the melodic path of the song - Leonard's Lair

Press: HIJK: Unkonventionell, catchy und zutiefst Indiepop...

Wed, 28 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0800

English translation...
"First I had to think about for a little bit what's with the name. I tried to add vowels to get to different words although the solution was simple. Looking at the cover of the newly released debut album of HIJK would have saved me a lot of brain work. No brain work required when listening to the music though, this dynamic and great kind of pop music goes straight to your legs and heart, which is what Indie Pop is supposed to do." - The Last Pop Song

Press: Powerpopaholic thinks we're different

Fri, 04 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0800

Loud Family meets U2 by way of the New Pornographers - powerpopaholic

Press: Review! - Albondigas

Fri, 18 May 2007 00:00:00 -0800

HIJK (formerly Hijack the Disco) has a lot going for them. Not only do they play irresistibly clean, wonderfully bright sounding indie pop (they prefer "art-pop"), but they also have the kind of drive and presentation that can take a band dangerously far into the territory of rockstardom. - Albondigas

Press: Portland Mercury

Sat, 05 May 2007 00:00:00 -0800

Mmm-mmm, this show tastes GOOD!... HIJK's clever lyrics, funky basslines, and tight drumming make for a strong headliner. - Portland Mercury

Press: The Bay Bridged - reviews us @ Mission Creek

Fri, 18 May 2007 00:00:00 -0800

There's a lot to love about HIJK, but you should probably just go to one of their shows. Not only are Mike, Dave and Trevor nice dudes and snappy dressers, they are also 110% into making unabashedly shiny, emotionally driven pop music. When I first laid hands on their self-titled EP, my feeling was they were like a low-key Jimmy Eat World with a touch of the Promise Ring. They just came off a tour with Love is Chemicals, so their set was game tight. Their new album is out real soon. - Bay Bridged

Press: Hijk: The Pen And The Letter - Indie Music Review

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0800

HIJK makes a uniquely addictive indie pop-like sound with their debut album: The Pen and The Letter. - HOT INDIE NEWS .com

Press: Amplifier Magazine Reviews "S/T" EP...

Sat, 21 Apr 2007 00:00:00 -0800

Right from the start of their latest EP (they have two others plus a split EP under their belt), newly-renamed HIJK - formerly Hijack the Disco - present fairly spare and mellow, yet driving, indie-rock. - Amplifier Magazine

Press: New Bay Bridged Podcast!

Thu, 23 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0800

Listen to our new podcast with Christian & Ben of The Bay Bridged! - Bay Bridged

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Show: Mar 18, 2010 @ Cafe Du Nord

News: RINR♥ CD Release & B-Day bash Thurs, 3/18!

News: backstage photos

Show: Apr 24, 2010 @ The Hemlock Tavern

News: Dave featured in MYX TV Commercial

MYX TV commercial for "Lucky Cat Rocks". Dave is playing bass guitar inthe fictional rock band (comprised of Mud members). Hilarious. Checkit out...

News: Visual Crunch TV episode featuring HIJK airs Thurs 2-18

News: Flavorpill ticket giveaway for 2/19 @ Slims

News: Finished mixing the new EP

News: Myx.tv is now playing "Alibi"

News: Press from all the local papers!...

News: Caltopia 2008 compilation featuring "Smells Like Cigarettes"

News: "Alibi" video - by Eugenia Loli-Queru

News: We Won The Deli Magazine band of the month!

News: The Paper Boat video won a contest!

News: live and in person at Cafe du Nord

News: Last Show As HIJACK THE DISCO!

News: "The Pen & The Letter" Promotional EP out!

News: "Make-out Room, SF" Fan Photos

News: Yale Pranksters strike!

News: HIJK gets FAT

News: "Alibi" is #1 in indie rock on GarageBand.com

News: A trip to South Park

News: EP Recording

News: Rock 'N Roll Hump Day

News: Yoga, mirrors and microphones

News: HIJK with Mother Mother 8/19

News: HIJK at AIDS Walk

News: Karl from Golden Birds joins HIJK

News: Trevor's DIY company went live!

Press: Review! - West Coast Performer

Press: Review from PopMatters

Press: Review: HIJK - The Pen And The Letter

Press: HIJK: Unkonventionell, catchy und zutiefst Indiepop...

Press: Powerpopaholic thinks we're different

Press: Review! - Albondigas

Press: Portland Mercury

Press: The Bay Bridged - reviews us @ Mission Creek

Press: Hijk: The Pen And The Letter - Indie Music Review

Press: Amplifier Magazine Reviews "S/T" EP...

Press: New Bay Bridged Podcast!

MYX TV commercial for "Lucky Cat Rocks". Dave is playing bass guitar in
the fictional rock band (comprised of Mud members). Hilarious. Check
it out...