I’m not sure if you’ve ever heard of the now-defunct band Endgames, but their former members, specifically the duo of Mike Aronow and Jeff Walsh, have created a new project called The Goodbye Radio, and have decided to release their debut album, The Year We Didn’t Have, entirely free (click on that album link!). The sound… Continue reading [MP3] The Goodbye Radio: “That’s the Point”
Month: May 2010
[MP3] Sarah Winters: “Not Mine”
Sarah Winters is, perhaps, the definition of what I expect out of a folk songstress from Minnesota. Her name matches the state’s weather fairly well (sorry Minnesotans!) along with her music, which is mostly chilling. The first single, “Not Mine”, from her debut album, Smallest Bones, has a dark demeanor, using precarious cello and thumping… Continue reading [MP3] Sarah Winters: “Not Mine”
The Dead Weather improve, make good rock music on Sea of Cowards
The Dead Weather have always looked great on paper. The group is made up of members of The Raconteurs and Queens of the Stone Age with The Kills’ Alison Mosshart and king of bluesey rock music Jack White himself. Even their first single, “Hang You From the Heavens” was pretty good! But their debut album,… Continue reading The Dead Weather improve, make good rock music on Sea of Cowards
Woods’ At Echo Lake is pleasant but inconspicuous
Woods was one of the very first acts we posted about here on Knox Road, so they’ll always hold a special place in our hearts. Jamie described them as “eerie” and “sweet” at the same time, which totally confused him. Not that that’s a bad thing though; confusion is good! Woods have a unique sound going… Continue reading Woods’ At Echo Lake is pleasant but inconspicuous
The National provide another stunning effort with High Violet
Good thing they’re consistent. The fifth full-length album by The National, High Violet, is different from past releases, but it’s still unsurprisingly great. On 2007’s Boxer, the band managed to scale back its overt intensity and loudness, instead favoring the emotion in the subtlety of arrangements. Singer Matt Berninger stopped screaming some of his lyrics… Continue reading The National provide another stunning effort with High Violet
[MP3] Marching Band: “Another Day”
Swedish indie pop duo, Marching Band, has made available the first track off their forthcoming (May 18) sophomore album, Pop Cycle, for free download. In case you forget, I previewed Pop Cycle with a “Notable Album Release” post, as this is a much-anticipated album for me. I have heard it, but you’ll have to wait… Continue reading [MP3] Marching Band: “Another Day”
Ticket giveaway and interview with Greg Laswell
Greg Laswell is playing at the Rock & Roll Hotel in DC on May 24 on his first full band headlining tour. We have TWO free tickets to give away to a lucky winner — Email us at knoxroadblog@gmail.com and title your subject “Greg Laswell Ticket Participant: [your name]”. We will choose the winner at… Continue reading Ticket giveaway and interview with Greg Laswell
In Case You Missed It: Week in Review
Jamie and I are graduating College in two weeks. So we’ve been tying up loose ends, making friends with enemies, drinking, stressing, happy-ing, and blogging! (Jon has been, well, doing his usual Jon stuff. He’s still got some college life ahead of him.) Oh, and Happy Mother’s Day! …And with that, the week in review:… Continue reading In Case You Missed It: Week in Review
Phenomenal Video Saturday: The Mountain Goats
For this week’s Phenomenal Video Saturday I scoured the depths of YouTube (read: I remembered seeing this video a few months back. Don’t tell anyone) and came across this particularly invigorating clip of The Mountain Goats tearing through the angry “No Children.” I’ve personally never seen John Darnielle and co. live, but after watching this… Continue reading Phenomenal Video Saturday: The Mountain Goats
[MP3] The Powder Kegs: “La Mariposa”
I’ll admit, after hearing the first few seconds of “La Mariposa” I thought I’d can the song right away; the vocals were a major turn off. But I gave the song a chance, and whaddaya know, layers of warm and exciting instrumentation were added and the music became that much more pleasurable. It showed these… Continue reading [MP3] The Powder Kegs: “La Mariposa”