Month: March 2009

Handsome Furs make REALLY messed up video for “I’m Confused”

OK. This one is a MUST watch until the end. No exceptions! That’s all I’m saying about it, let the suspense run wild. (To be fair, when I say “messed up,” I mean in a really cool crepy way).  “I’m Confused” is off Handsome Furs’ latest album Face Control, which is out now on Sub Pop. … Continue reading Handsome Furs make REALLY messed up video for “I’m Confused”

The Hold Steady’s Craig Finn likes to teach, too

So I thought I was in for a normal boring lecture last night in my entertainment and media industries class. I took my seat, kept my head down, listened to my iPod, the usual. Class was about to start, so I took my headphones off, looked up, and whaddaya know – Craig Finn, frontman of… Continue reading The Hold Steady’s Craig Finn likes to teach, too

Pawnshop Diamond makes sweetest music video of all time

A KR favorite, Pawnshop Diamond, just released a video for their song “Carleen.” The song is named after a director who directed the video and also made a documentary named after another one of the band’s songs. Wha? Very circular. Like Samsara (confused? Learn something today).  Although it looks kind of like one of those… Continue reading Pawnshop Diamond makes sweetest music video of all time

Old people hate on Animal Collective

In this AMAZING video, three elderly people give a song by Young Jeezy a pass then tear “My Girls” by Animal Collective to shreds.   I wish my mom (grandma?) loved hip-hop the way this woman does doesn’t does. But guy on the right, Thin Mints? It’s ALL about the Tagalongs baby. While your taste in… Continue reading Old people hate on Animal Collective

Mother Mother

In response to The Scarlet Ending’s Kaleena Goldsworthy (much thanks to her) listing a Mother Mother song (“Hayloft”) as tops on her current playlist, I decided now would be a perfect time to discuss the brilliant five-piece from Vancouver, Canada. A bit more of a dynamic Mates of State (and with 3 more members…), Mother… Continue reading Mother Mother

Sufjan’s Illinoise gets remixed like whoa (Outkast, Aesop Rock, more!)

Awesome news from Paste: Montreal-based producer Tor is gunning for the King of Unlikely Samples title with his new, free mixtape, Illinoize, which mixes Sufjan Stevens with Outkast, Brother Ali, Aesop Rock and Big Daddy Kane, amongst others. Turns out, the pairings complement each other nicely. The penny whistles from “Dumb I Sound” layered on… Continue reading Sufjan’s Illinoise gets remixed like whoa (Outkast, Aesop Rock, more!)

Karaoke music videos are SO 2009

I know a trend when I see one, and this one is gonna take off I can feel it! It’s hotter than Kanye and Chairlift’s disturbing pixelated videos and bigger than stop motion socks. That’s right, it’s karaoke!! Everybody’s least favorite excuse to get drunk on a Wednesday is now in legit music videos! Enjoy… Continue reading Karaoke music videos are SO 2009

In Case You Missed It: Week in Review

We know you’ve all been (and still are) anxiously anticipating Knox Road’s NEW LOOK (coming soon!) and couldn’t really focus on this one. So here’s what you missed this week! Sunday Dayliner releases March mp3, “Lucy” Monday Helicopters blend synths and guitar to create a catchy, energetic sound Knox Road exclusive! Interview with the wonderful… Continue reading In Case You Missed It: Week in Review