My Pet Dragon offer free songs for Valentine's Day to sweeten your day

You know what's sweet? Free things. Yeah, that's right. My Pet Dragon is offering 5 free songs from now until Valentine's Day,  Feb. 14^th. Songs include “U R,” “Siren,” “Darling,” “Majestic Lover,” and “Love Anthem.” Quintessential love mix songs. Grab 'em here.  

My Pet Dragon CD Release Show in NYC

The soothing romantic sounds of My Pet Dragon grows further with the release of their new album, Mountains and Cities, featuring "Lover in Hiding" and "Flow." The band will play a record release show at Mercury Lounge in NYC this Friday. For more info on the band: http://www.mypetdragon.net/home.cfm

Review: My Pet Dragon- Flow (single)

My Pet Dragon- Flow 

New York, NY

Released Oct. 5, 2010

Gimme That Sound

for fans of: Arcade Fire, Mercury Rev, Smashing Pumpkins, Peal Jam

My Pet Dragon's new single "Flow" is an upbeat, peaceful song with smooth instrumentation. Todd Michealson and Reena Shah vocals are soothing. The chorus pulls you in: "Come on now this could be our last chance. What a night for a moonlit rooftop dance. Let the energy go, let the energy flow, let the energy flow flow flow." The song keep the exact beat the entire song. Normally, that would be boring, but for My Pet Dragon it's done nicely. There's an calm vibe, yet upbeat indie feel to "Flow" that makes it pleasant. 

There are four remixes of "Flow" by Karsh Kale, Randolph Correia, Bill Will and Mercury Rev’s Carlos Anthony Molina. Additionally, the b-side is a cover of Peal Jam's "Release." They do a great job to capture the essence of the pleasant, serene, and comfortable song.

The band have two upcoming Brooklyn performances, including a single release show this Friday, Oct. 8 at Trash Bar (10pm) and Oct. 21 also at Trash Bar (8pm) for CMJ.

The single is available on CDBaby and iTunes, as well as the band's own store here. 

Free Music: 8/19 My Pet Dragon, The Micks, No Pasaran in Hoboken

If you're going to the Titus Andronicus and Free Energy show at Maxwell's or even if you're not swing by The shipyard Marina for The Pier Sessions tomorrow. The event features free musical performances by My Pet Dragon, The Micks, No Pasaran, and Roxi30, plus vendors, booze, and tacos! Rain or shine. Free. 6-10pm. 1301 Sinatra Drive (Shipyard Lane) next to NY/NJ Waterway. 

Pier Sessions is a grassroots effort to combine the wide range of creative talents of Hoboken and Jersey City to form a strong organization that can push the local music and art scene to infinite proportions. You will see bands play under a huge white wedding tent facing (actually on) the Hudson River and the evening's New York Skyline. There is grass and a dance floor for dancing, a bar, vendors and plenty of interesting people from the area. There is also an after party at DC's in Hoboken.

My Pet Dragon playing Bitter End on Saturday (win tickets)

My Pet Dragon is playing at NYC's The Bitter End this Saturday, July 24th at 9:30pm. 147 Bleeker Street, New York, NY. Must be 21+. Win a pair of tickets by submitting your name, hometown, and age with the subject "My Pet Dragon contest" here. A winner will be chosen and contacted.

Read out interview on the delightful band here.

Live Review: My Pet Dragon @ The Studio 6-12-10 (photos, interview)

“Peace, Love and Respect” Takes over The Studio at Webster Hall

By Rozlyn Smith

With such a unique name like My Pet Dragon, I didn’t know what I'd expect to hear when I saw this 5-piece band from Brooklyn, NY. Opening up with “Majestic Lover,” I immediately felt a very peaceful, and relaxed vibe from them. I was also very impressed by Reena Shah’s dancing. It seemed that through her dancing those in attendance could feel the emotion of the song, and also Shah’s. The band’s sound, in general, was very inspirational, calm, and peaceful. The audience was filled with loads of loyal fans, who couldn’t help but dance and sway to the music. My favorite song of the set was “Lover in Hiding.” With both its danceable beat and romantic lyrics how could anyone go wrong with a song like that? After their set, Todd Michaelsen was nice enough to let me ask him a few questions:

Star Beat Music: So how did the band name come about?
Todd Michaelsen: Long story short- when I was four or five-years old I couldn’t sleep at night. I still can’t. I used to fight an imaginary creature underneath my bed, it was a giant fire-breathing lizard thing. So I killed it, I slayed it every night with my little laser gun. So it comes from a child hood friend, an imaginary friend.

SBM:  Where does the band draw influences from?
TM:  Part of it is childhood. I believe you're at your purest when you’re a child; well, some of us, and adulthood as well.  All kinds of music. We’re primarily based in rock, but Mario here is an amazing funk bass player, Vincent is a great drum/bass player, my wife Reena is a Bharatanatyam dancer.

My Pet Dragon playing The Studio on June 12

DOWNLOAD: My Pet Dragon- Lover In Hiding

My Pet Dragon, a Brooklyn based duo consisting of Todd Michaelsen and his wife, Reena Shah, will perform at The Studio at Webster Hall this Friday, June 12. The group features contributions from members of Mercury Rev, Longwave, and Hurrican Bells.

The band perform with Under the Elephant, Tucker Jamesom and The Hot Mugs, and Zach Hurd. Doors open at 7:30pm. Tickets are $10 in advance, $12 at the door. My Pet Dragon play at 9:45pm.