Hey guys, Just wanted to point you in a couple different directions today. We contributed a piece to Slowcoustic‘s “Bests” of 2009 Blogger Series where we lightened things up around there…discussing the best song of 2009 to secretly be the theme of a 90’s sitcom! Head here to find out what we chose, and read… Continue reading We’re all over the place today
Month: December 2009
[MP3] The Farewell Circuit: “The Inexorable March of Time”
Out of Minneapolis, The Farewell Circuit create warm indie pop to go with astonishingly lush, electronic backgrounds. The bells and keys give the sound a bout of melancholy as well as its momentous drive, and the tenor vocals rarely overpower the floating instrumentation. Easily accessible, yet not without a darker merit, The Farewell Circuit will… Continue reading [MP3] The Farewell Circuit: “The Inexorable March of Time”
[MP3] Papercuts: “White are the Waves”
When I woke up today, I was totally feeling some quiet, old-fashioned-sounding pop. Which is weird, because usually I just feel tired and roll over and curse at the heavens. But today was different! And San Franciscans (Franciscoans? Franciscers?) Papercuts delivered with their new song, “White are the Waves.” The song sounds like a ditty… Continue reading [MP3] Papercuts: “White are the Waves”
In Case You Missed It: Week In Review
In case you were crying over Glee‘s departure until April and couldn’t see the computer screen (much less your friends) through your tears, here’s what went down this week on Knox Road. Monday: Notable Album Release: The Go Find – Everybody Knows It’s Gonna Happen, Only Not Tonight Knox Road’s Top Albums of 2009 Tuesday:… Continue reading In Case You Missed It: Week In Review
Lay Low’s ‘Farewell Good Night’s Sleep’ to finally make U.S. debut
The Icelandic treasure that is Lay Low (singer/songwriter Lovisa Elisabet Sigrunardottir) will be releasing her 2008 album, Farewell Good Night’s Sleep in the States March 9, 2010. “Why has it taken so long”, you ask? With all my awesomely extensive music knowledge up at the plate, I can answer with a big, hearty, “I don’t… Continue reading Lay Low’s ‘Farewell Good Night’s Sleep’ to finally make U.S. debut
[MP3] Fredrik: “Vinterbarn”
Fredrik offered up a new mp3 today along with an accompanying video over at Stereogum, and they’re both awesome. The video is all sorts of eerie, as was said previously about Fredrik’s “Locked in the Basement” track, so their forthcoming album, Trilogi, appears to be getting darker by the day. I’ve said plenty about Fredrik… Continue reading [MP3] Fredrik: “Vinterbarn”
The Woodlands premiere video for “Can We Stay”
Portland couple/duo The Woodlands released their very excellent self-titled debut album earlier this year and now they’ve made a video for single “Can We Stay,” such a cute song! Very talented people here! If you like leaves and Portland and remodeling the insides of vans, you’ll love the video. And I’ll love you. Because those… Continue reading The Woodlands premiere video for “Can We Stay”
Notable Album Release: One For The Team – Ghosts
KR friend Ian Anderson (over at MFR) and his band One For The Team are set to release their third full-length, titled Ghosts, March 16, 2010. Quickly becoming experts in the jubilant pop scene, One For The Team has been a steady riser, especially following the success of their previous album, Build It Up. There… Continue reading Notable Album Release: One For The Team – Ghosts
[MP3] My Education: “Oars”
Loyal Knox Road reader, see that picture above? Those guys look pretty chilled out, right? WRONG-O! They’re My Education, and they’re not chill; instead, they’re feedback and tremolo picking and slow, deliberate post-rock buildups. Sounds like a Jon band! And they’re releasing a new album, Sunrise, in April 2010. That’s a long time from now,… Continue reading [MP3] My Education: “Oars”
Delorean announces tour dates with Miike Snow
Delorean is great, nobody can deny that. Miike Snow is also great, but there are more than a few people willing to deny that (sorry guys). But the two together on tour? That’s a greatness that some people will deny, while others will not. Confused yet? It’s not like it’s math. Although I guess it… Continue reading Delorean announces tour dates with Miike Snow