In a shocking turn of events, this review is heading to… SWEDEN! Okay fine, we (I) may overdo the Swedish stuff a bit on Knox Road (I know, impossible), but the music is so damn good. The Radio Dept. mostly affirms that on Clinging to a Scheme, only their third full-length despite originally forming in… Continue reading The Radio Dept. is fuzzy but exquisite on Clinging to a Scheme
Month: April 2010
Mates of State announces “Summer Crushes” tour dates
Mates of State, the charming husband and wife duo from Kansas, are teaming up with up-and-coming bands Free Energy and Suckers along with comedians Todd Barry and Nick Thune for their “Summer Crushes 2010 Tour” in support of their forthcoming covers album, Crushes. And guess what? They have dates all over the country, so hopefully… Continue reading Mates of State announces “Summer Crushes” tour dates
[Download] Band of Horses: “Factory”
“Factory” and “Laredo” (the most recent track up for preview off the forthcoming Infinite Arms) are both stronger than “Compliments”, so I’m slightly relieved. Not too much though, because I still think something is missing, unfortunately. I do like the depth to “Factory”, but it seems to meander a bit much. Get the MP3 from… Continue reading [Download] Band of Horses: “Factory”
The Scarlet Ending releases forceful new LP, Ghosts
It’s finally that time, folks. The Scarlet Ending, a much-talked about act here on Knox Road, fronted by everyone’s favorite twin sisters, Kaleena and Kayleigh Goldsworthy, released their sophomore full-length, Ghosts, a couple weeks ago. Ever since my first encounter with the sisters, they have been incredibly warm and outgoing, leading to a friendship beyond… Continue reading The Scarlet Ending releases forceful new LP, Ghosts
Caribou’s Swim does everything but sink
Caribou’s (Dan Snaith’s) most recent project/record, Swim, to nick words from the title, is, well, “swimmy.” The vocals seem to be sung inside an open-clamshell discotheque on the ocean floor, accompanied, at times, by a woodwind orchestra. His ability to somehow combine organic sounds with analog and metronomic digitalism results in one beaut of a… Continue reading Caribou’s Swim does everything but sink
[MP3] Candy Claws: “Sunbeam Show”
We last heard from Candy Claws after the release of their debut album, In the Dream of the Sea Life, and the band is back with more awesome soothing pop music. In anticipation of their follow-up album, Hidden Lands, they’ve released single “Sunbeam Show,” another sweet, sweeping synth adventure. In this guy’s humble opinion, Candy… Continue reading [MP3] Candy Claws: “Sunbeam Show”
Kate Nash is all over the place on My Best Friend is You
I’ll be honest: I could not find a point of entry to get into Kate Nash‘s My Best Friend is You. I mean, sure, the music is fine, and interestingly varied: there’s the faux-’50s throwback guitars of “Kiss That Grrrl;” the staccato piano of “Pickpocket;” the sludgy guitar tone of “I’ve Got a Secret;” the… Continue reading Kate Nash is all over the place on My Best Friend is You
José González’s band Junip announces tour dates, offers free MP3
It’s been a long time, hasn’t it? Junip‘s last album, an EP titled Black Refuge, came out in 2006, and since then there has been a single and little to nothing else. Label me a fan of anything José González participates in – the Swede (of Argentinian descent), one of my favorite singer/songwriters, is the… Continue reading José González’s band Junip announces tour dates, offers free MP3
Ted Wendler
Ted Wendler may indeed be the next great folk-pop singer/songwriter. Really, I’m floored listening to him; he’s emotionally devastating. And to think I’ve only heard unmastered versions of the tracks… Let the man-crush begin. Wendler is going places: Starting his professional career in Minnesota, he recently moved to Virginia Beach to finish an album with… Continue reading Ted Wendler
Knox Road Radio show and playlist for 4.18.10
Fun set of tunes this week, including lots of newbies and tracks from highly-anticipated upcoming albums. Also, we hope you all had wonderful Record Store Days. Get anything good? Because we didn’t, so please make up for our losses. Also, Jon and I probably definitely lost our indie credibility (and, uh, all credibility) on the… Continue reading Knox Road Radio show and playlist for 4.18.10