New York never seemed so far away as it did last night, when Karen O debuted her new solo project Native Korean Rock to a tiny crowd in Brooklyn. We, obviously, were not there. However, blogs Music Slut and Self-Titled did attend, and this is what we learned from them.

1. Responding to requests for YYYs classics, a 'playful' Karen O said, "This isn't a fucking Yeah Yeah Yeahs show! This is something different!" (Self-Titled)

2. "She's gone a bit emo" (Self-Titled)

3. "Her demure side is just as impressive & captivating" (Music Slut)

4. "The stage was adorned quite eloquently with a Korean flag, ample blue cellophane & a partial ship bow (which read 'Seoul'). Key elements of Karen's outfit included roses, fringes & a spectacularly detailed navy blue cap." (Music Slut)

5. "Karen’s bandmates, drummer Brian Chase and guitarist Nick Zinner were both in attendance tonight along with a freshly-groomed Kyp Malone. None of the above guested, however." (Self-Titled)

So there you have it. It's as if you were there, isn't it? No? Oh.

Self-Titled: I was there: Native Korean Rock @ Union Pool, 7.21.08

Music Slut: Native Korean Rock @ Union Pool: Love At First Sight

MySpace: Native Korean Rock