Dayliner is a trio from Nova Scotia (specifically Bridgetown), Canada, who have literally just started making music – they have all of two songs recorded. But that won’t stop us from talking them up because those two songs show quite a beacon of hope for the crew. Dayliner has no interest in selling their music.… Continue reading Dayliner: A band with a plan. Free mp3s every month!
Month: January 2009
OMG Microsoft, please stop advertising forever: “The Songsmith Ad”
This hot item has been popping up on YouTube and YES. It apparently is a real, honest-to-God advertisement that Microsoft PAID MONEY FOR. Some executives saw this and said “Wow! What a great idea! Lets give gobs of money to the jackass [genius?] who made this!” Believe it or not, there are more, shorter ads… Continue reading OMG Microsoft, please stop advertising forever: “The Songsmith Ad”
Santogold w. 3-6 Mafia and Project Pat: “Shuvit”
People like working with Santogold. Some people might have a problem with that. Those people are stupid. She’s great. The latest project is a remix of her song “Shove It” with a little 3-6 Mafia and Project Pat. The track is courtesy of Mad Decent. You can check it out here and get the song… Continue reading Santogold w. 3-6 Mafia and Project Pat: “Shuvit”
In Case You Missed It: Week In Review
Yeah, yeah I know you were STILL recovering from New Years Eve (I was) and spinning your Animal Collective vinyl all week, so here’s what you missed on Knox Road. Monday Knox Road recapped 2008 with the best and some of the worst (damn Snuggies…) Tuesday Animal Collective is the best thing ever this… Continue reading In Case You Missed It: Week In Review
Lemonade!
Sometimes I get really bored, and I start to wander around myspace music accounts to see if anything strikes my fancy. I find this to be an effective way of hearing new music. After all, Myspace is home to thousands of bands. Why not? In doing this today, I stumbled upon a band that I… Continue reading Lemonade!
Soft Saturday: Boy In Static – Candy Cigarette
Boy In Static, the San Francisco duo of Alexander Chen and Kenji Ross, is set to release a new album, Candy Cigarette, in March. Before I get to some info about the album, let’s talk history. Chen’s small demo album was originally discovered in 2003 by The Notwist (one of my favorite bands), which is… Continue reading Soft Saturday: Boy In Static – Candy Cigarette
Beastie Boys and Sheryl Crow in concert for Obama or U.S.A. or something??
So Rock The Vote is holding this “Hey, America Feels Kinda Cool Again” “Inaugural Gala” at the 9:30 Club on the 19th. Ooo it’s a GALA!! That means it’s sophisticated or fancy or something. Which is why they invited the perfect hodgepodge of acts like aging New York rappers Beastie Boys and aging acoustic songstress… Continue reading Beastie Boys and Sheryl Crow in concert for Obama or U.S.A. or something??
Franz Ferdinand tries to be all Reservoir Dogs
Franz Ferdinand just released their video for their new single “Ulysses.” With their simple suits and skinny black ties I’m reminded of a certain Quentin Tarantino movie… Only in Scotland and much less badass (think jumping on beds and climbing trees in lieu of bleeding to death and cutting off ears). The band’s new album… Continue reading Franz Ferdinand tries to be all Reservoir Dogs
Best of New Zealand: Thought Creature
Thought Creature tore onto the New Zealand music scene earlier this year with fuss and fanfare. Didn’t notice? Well to catch you up, the Auckland band released their debut album Teleport Palace to praise from critics and fans alike. On Einstein Music Journal, a group of some of the biggest NZ musicians voted the album the best… Continue reading Best of New Zealand: Thought Creature
Fleet Foxes – Tiger Mountain Peasant Song (First Aid Kit Cover). Wow.
Holy Shit. I’m way late on this (considering the video was posted in August) but watch this Fleet Foxes cover, courtesy of the Swedish duo, First Aid Kit. It’s staggering. (Thanks to my friend Rachel for showing me.) MP3 of the cover below. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HMrqBldlqzA] From their label, Jagadamba (Rabid) Records: “The Swedish duo First Aid… Continue reading Fleet Foxes – Tiger Mountain Peasant Song (First Aid Kit Cover). Wow.