I know I know, we all want to get that Pigeons lady image (or whatever you wanna call it) down the page as fast as possible! Blam(i)e Jamie! But trust me, this post isn’t forced – it’s rather the opposite. I’ve been sitting on these fellas for several days, and I think now’s an appropriate… Continue reading Old Abram Brown
Month: January 2010
[MP3] Pigeons: “Tendresse”
Chocolate Bobka and Pitchfork have been calling “Tendresse” by Bronx group Pigeons “one of the most slept on songs of 2009,” which is enough of a statement to warrant a listen, in my book. As it turns out, it is a pretty interesting song. As CB notes, and I happened to notice as well, it… Continue reading [MP3] Pigeons: “Tendresse”
Nada Surf to release album of covers; announce spring tour dates
Intriguing much? Nada Surf is releasing an album of 12 covers of their favorite songs, titled if i had a hi-fi. The songs are all over the place genre-wise, including blues, spanish music, power-pop, and everything in between. Although a great deal of thought went into the song selections, the band’s intent is not to… Continue reading Nada Surf to release album of covers; announce spring tour dates
The American Dollar drops new album, Atlas
Hey guys, remember The American Dollar? They of the effervescent soundscapes and jittery electronica? Of course you do! Well, they’re back with a follow-up to 2008’s A Memory Stream in the form of a new LP, Atlas, released January 1. They pretty much deliver what’s expected of them on Atlas, though the sound is a… Continue reading The American Dollar drops new album, Atlas
Kevin Devine releases super literal video for “Another Bag of Bones”
“Another Bag of Bones” is easily one of my top three favorites on Kevin Devine’s Brother’s Blood, mostly for its lyricism — each verse is a carefully constructed burst of images, and each image comes across essentially as a list. That’s why it’s kind of disappointing that the video for the song is all “let’s… Continue reading Kevin Devine releases super literal video for “Another Bag of Bones”
Islands gives Michael Cera drugs and shoots a music video
You heard me right. Islands. Cera. Drugs. Video. Looks like our man, MC buys some shady pills to to tune of Islands’ “No You Don’t” and goes crazy with lights (!!) and trees (!!) and a guy (!!) who is everywhere (!!). It’s a video in the style of a 90s anti-drug film, which I… Continue reading Islands gives Michael Cera drugs and shoots a music video
Bear Lake
Catchy, melodic pop/rock from six friends out of Michigan. Yep, that’s right friends – as in, they all have pretty much known each other since the sixth grade. So, kids, if you’re thinking your middle school friends won’t mean anything to your future (though, you’re probably thinking, another “bear” band? wtf??), think again, because Bear… Continue reading Bear Lake
In Case You Missed It: Week In Review
We get it; you were preparing for New Year’s Eve and all that jazz. This is probably one of the only acceptable times to miss out on Knox Road. Still drunk? Still waiting for reveling over that New Year’s Kiss?? Do it with our Week In Review! [photo by Jonathan Storey] Monday: [MP3] Hands: “Windows”… Continue reading In Case You Missed It: Week In Review
Phenomenal Video Saturday: Lennon Aldort goes all Fountain-y
Oh man! Phenomenal Video Saturday is back after many many years of absence (about 4 months of absence), and back with a vengeance. I think. See for yourself. Or don’t. Whatever. This week I have a treat for all those who enjoy Clint Mansell, The Fountain, and living rooms. The manly man in the video… Continue reading Phenomenal Video Saturday: Lennon Aldort goes all Fountain-y
Will Sartain
So, the guy’s been around since 2002 as a solo act and in four (no typo) different bands and I hadn’t heard of him until, well, last week. As you may have guessed, I’ve been shaking my head in disgust – I mean, I could have been listening to a boatload more of great music… Continue reading Will Sartain