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Alternative & Pop Rock Music artist from Los Angeles, CA. New songs free to stream or download. Add to your playlist now.

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Karate Explosion

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Jetpack Love Jetpack Love

Another catchy song from Pat.

Alt Power Pop

Picture for song 'Do the Yeti' by artist 'Karate Explosion'

Do the Yeti Do the Yeti

This is the new Locomotion. This is the new Macarena. This is the Yeti.

Rock n Roll

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Kervorka Kervorka

Cool little instrumental song written by Pat.

Instrumental Rock

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Bo Diddley Meets the Martians Bo Diddley Meets the Martians

A song with that famous Bo Diddley beat. Pat wrote this one, and Matt is on vocals. Is this the first song ever written about Bo Diddley bringing rock to aliens?

Rock n Roll

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A Pepsi, Two Twinkies, and Love on Six A Pepsi, Two Twinkies, and Love on Six

Another catchy little number from Pat. It also has a cool and creative solo. This song might get stuck in your head. But we are pleased with how it came out, so that should be a good thing.

Indie

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Crazy Sitcom Neighbors Crazy Sitcom Neighbors

Punk (ish) song about...well, the title explains it all.

Punk

Picture for song 'Acapulco Rodriguez' by artist 'Karate Explosion'

Acapulco Rodriguez Acapulco Rodriguez

Instrumental that sounds like your generic cheesy 80's cop show. Oh yeah, it has a whole lot of cowbell.

Instrumental Rock

Picture for song 'New Wave Girl' by artist 'Karate Explosion'

New Wave Girl New Wave Girl

Dead-on new wave song from the brilliant mind of Pat. Listen to the lyrics and you'll hear a ton of references to new wave bands, and feel smart when you catch them. Pat's Robert Smith-esque voice is perfect, as is his Cure-esque guitar solo.

Other Alternative

Picture for song 'Theme from the Steve Buscemi Action Hour' by artist 'Karate Explosion'

Theme from the Steve Buscemi Action Hour Theme from the Steve Buscemi Action Hour

What if Steve Buscemi had a Saturday morning cartoon where he fights crime and gets involved in other action-filled adventures? Well, this would be the theme song.

Rock General

Picture for song 'Tina Fey' by artist 'Karate Explosion'

Tina Fey Tina Fey

All Pat baby, all Pat. Catchy as hell power pop (I guess that's what it is) done right.

Alt Power Pop

Picture for song 'Valentine's Day' by artist 'Karate Explosion'

Valentine's Day Valentine's Day

A simultaneously beautiful (just listen to the orchestration and guitar) and creepy (no explanation needed) song about Valentine's Day and stalking. (Lyrics added, as the vocal effect on Steve's voice makes the lyrics nearly impossible to understand)

Other Alternative

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Geisha A-Go-Go Geisha A-Go-Go

Asian-sounding surf rock. Don't know what that sounds like? Listen to this.

Instrumental Rock

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Grandma Hates this Song Grandma Hates this Song

Apparently, grandmas don't like a lot of things.

Alternative General

Picture for song 'Voodoo Prom' by artist 'Karate Explosion'

Voodoo Prom Voodoo Prom

Pat wrote this song. Fairly straightforward, catchy rock song, but with some awesome exceptions, like the lush orchestration opening. Plus, there is a kickass guitar solo. This song should be stuck in your head for days.

Rock General

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Jamaican Werewolf in London Jamaican Werewolf in London

Another groovy instrumental. And we say groovy because the bassline is, in fact, groovy. Now if Steve wasn't mediocre on his fretless bass, it would sound even groovier.

Instrumental Rock

Picture for song 'The Goon' by artist 'Karate Explosion'

The Goon The Goon

Matt and Pat like a comic called The Goon, and wrote a song about it. Steve doesn't really understand. Really cool, mellow song though.

Rock General

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Donna (Be My Mary Jane) Donna (Be My Mary Jane)

Pop song with awesomely cheesy and geeky lyrics. Oh, and a Matt saxophone solo in there too.

Pop Rock

Picture for song 'BBQ Sunrise' by artist 'Karate Explosion'

BBQ Sunrise BBQ Sunrise

Another quick ditty from Steve. It was original planned to pan out and be a fully realized song, but was neglected. It still sounds pretty cool as is though. And it has mandolin!

Instrumental Rock

Picture for song 'Hotroddin' Teens from Outer Space' by artist 'Karate Explosion'

Hotroddin' Teens from Outer Space Hotroddin' Teens from Outer Space

A space blast of immense rockitude, with theremin (not a synth sound, a real theremin that Steve owns) and other crazy, otherworldy sound effects.

Alternative General

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Broken Jungle Song Broken Jungle Song

Instrumental craziness from the mind of Steve. Bongo noises, guitar, the famous monkey button, and mandolin! That's right, Steve and his $40 mandolin.

Instrumental Rock