So, um, Jamie’s decision to give Grizzly Bear the honors of creepiest video of ’09 was short-lived. The Most Serene Republic just set off an entirely different form of creepy on their new video for “Heavens To Purgatory.” Strewn body parts, instruments, and old-school clothing in a Victorian dollhouse setting, what more could we ask… Continue reading The Most Serene Republic out-creep Grizzly Bear on Heavens To Purgatory video
Month: November 2009
Knox Road Radio playlist for 11.8.09
Unfortunately, something was screwy with the stream ripper at the radio station and today’s show wasn’t properly archived in mp3 format. So you cannot listen to it. Fortunately, we had fun, and that’s all that really matters right?? Fun Fun Fun. No, we’re not at that Austin fest; we can get down ourselves, thank you… Continue reading Knox Road Radio playlist for 11.8.09
In Case You Missed It: Week In Review
Were you consoling Britney Spears after Australians got all mad she lip synchs and puts on a less-than-stellar show? I know B, life’s tough sometimes. Here, dry your eyes with these millions of dollars you still have. Let’s talk about life. I know lip synching is your THING (hard to dance with snakes and sing… Continue reading In Case You Missed It: Week In Review
New (live) Frightened Rabbit track!
Recently, Frightened Rabbit performed a short set on BBC Radio 1’s Rob Da Bank Show, where they played “Old Old Fashioned,” from The Midnight Organ Fight, as well as two new songs: The released single “Swim Until You Can’t See Land,” and a brand-spankin’ new, never before heard track called “Nothing Like You.” And it’s… Continue reading New (live) Frightened Rabbit track!
Will Stratton: Perfect for a cold weekend
Wunderkid Will Stratton‘s newest LP, No Wonder, dropped earlier this week and I’d be remiss not to share my thoughts. I know very little about Stratton, except that Mr. Nobody, Sufjan Stevens, made an appearance on his first album, What The Night Said, which garnered much critical praise. His voice is eerily reminiscent of Nick… Continue reading Will Stratton: Perfect for a cold weekend
Grizzly Bear makes the new creepiest video of 2009
Hey, remember that time Grizzly Bear creeped everybody out with the face-melting/exploding video for “Two Weeks?” Creepy stuff, for sure. But somehow they’ve out-creeped themselves with a claymation video for “Ready, Able.” It’s like a rainbow got drunk and vomited up horrible clay creatures who then tried in vain to figure out their awful place… Continue reading Grizzly Bear makes the new creepiest video of 2009
[MP3] Golden Shoulders: “Mountain”
This is totally going to be a quote-the-press release type of post, so, well, here you go: Golden Shoulders is a collective of talented musicians from Nevada City, California, lead by songwriter Adam Kline. Formed in 2001, the group operates with a constantly rotating lineup with the contributors varying from performance to performance, song to… Continue reading [MP3] Golden Shoulders: “Mountain”
Goldspot releases new LP, And The Elephant Is Dancing
From the press release for Goldspot‘s And The Elephant Is Dancing, which is out today: From New Delhi to New Jersey, Goldspot’s sophomore LP, And the Elephant Is Dancing, seamlessly fuses the cross-cultural influences of frontman Siddhartha Khosla’s upbringing into an infectious pastiche of indie-pop nuggets. The follow-up to the critically acclaimed debut, Tally Of… Continue reading Goldspot releases new LP, And The Elephant Is Dancing
Liars is still really creepy (and have a new album coming)
Although Jamie is the resident Liars fan around these parts, I decided to post this because aren’t those puppies just adorable? I’m not quite sure what’s going on with that thing in the back left, but who cares because look at the kitty! So anyway, Liars will be releasing their fifth full-length album, Sisterworld, in… Continue reading Liars is still really creepy (and have a new album coming)
Weezer’s Raditude is just silly and bland
Who is Weezer’s audience anymore? Back when they released Weezer (The Blue Album) and Pinkerton, they attracted a sort of indie power pop crowd which slowly changed to the 15-year-old suburban white kid crowd which slowly changed into the random assortment of people crowd and now here we are. The band’s seventh studio album in… Continue reading Weezer’s Raditude is just silly and bland