Month: June 2009

Bleu to release third solo album, A Watched Pot, July 14

Singer/songwriter, “Bleu“, has one of those voices that inspires, making the impossible seem all the more likely. Or maybe its the other way around, evoking sadness, as jealousy rides along while you listen to his high whimpered, precious falsetto. And then he brings it back down to actual human levels with a resounding lower tone.… Continue reading Bleu to release third solo album, A Watched Pot, July 14

[MP3] New Modest Mouse: “Autumn Beds”

Modest Mouse is gearing up to release another 7″, effectively teasing all of us by offering new songs without compiling a full album. The new one features “Autumn Beds” and another song called “Whale Song,” whatever that is. It’s due out in independent record stores June 20 because nothing is more indie. Modest Mouse –… Continue reading [MP3] New Modest Mouse: “Autumn Beds”

This Thursday in NYC = Just about everybody

Um. I just took a look at my concert calendar. This coming Thursday (June 18) has an absurd amount of awesome shows. If you live in the area, please attend one of them. I know some are sold out, but you can work your magic. Most links will take you directly to buying tickets, others… Continue reading This Thursday in NYC = Just about everybody

Love is All proves that pretty much every band from Sweden rocks

I first heard Love is All by accident, honestly, when they were opening for Of Montreal. I remember a very excitable saxophonist, a shrill female vocalist with a drumstick and a cowbell, and just a very fun and energetic show overall. In retrospect, they were the perfect warm up for the insanity Of Montreal brought… Continue reading Love is All proves that pretty much every band from Sweden rocks

In Case You Missed It: Week in Review

In case you couldn’t handle Six Flags filing for bankruptcy and went there every day this week, here’s what you missed on Knox Road (note: above photo did not happen this week): Monday: How can we ignore a track when 3 amazing artists are included? (Jon Hopkins, Headless Heroes, Alela Diane). Sarah RabDAU and Self-Employed… Continue reading In Case You Missed It: Week in Review

[KR Exclusive MP3] New demo from The Scarlet Ending!

Well, aren’t we just the luckiest people ever? Those Scarlet Ending fiends, Kaleena and Kayleigh Goldsworthy (and crew), are up to their old tricks again. Let’s take you back in time to the middle of March to put this in context a bit… Ahhhhh! As promised, Kaleena Goldsworthy of The Scarlet Ending has sent Knox… Continue reading [KR Exclusive MP3] New demo from The Scarlet Ending!

We The They beam vivacity

Despite a name that conjures…actually, I’m not sure what We The They conjures. And I don’t really care. I’m sure it’s something connotative or humorous, but even if it was something ridiculously emotorical (made up word -> reeking of emo metaphors) and cheesy, I wouldn’t care. Because their music puts a smile on my face,… Continue reading We The They beam vivacity

The new Animal Collective video hurts my mind with metaphor

Does it represent birth? Death? The fleeting moments in life we all share and should appreciate better? Ummm… like, maybe how we should… help the environment or something?? I really don’t understand, but a video like this is pretty much expected from Baltimore oddballs Animal Collective. Sorry guys, you may have made The Best Album of… Continue reading The new Animal Collective video hurts my mind with metaphor