Month: November 2010

[MP3] Hands: “Brave Motion”

“Brave Motion”, coming to you live, hot off the press! It’s only fitting that the day after our second birthday comes a new MP3 from an artist that has been a staple of our existence. Like Balmorhea, I’ve exhausted many a word on our LA buds Hands, and they’re not really the type of band that needs to be analyzed… Continue reading [MP3] Hands: “Brave Motion”

[MP3s] Brass Bed: “God Saves The Thieves” + “How To Live In A Bad Dream”

Brass Bed, a quartet from Lafayette, Louisiana, spark large with their brand of sonic pop. They released their newest album, Melt White, on Park the Van Records and are providing the lead track from it for free along with a bonus, non album cut. These fellas deliver some psychedelic retro music; the kind of stuff that’s sure… Continue reading [MP3s] Brass Bed: “God Saves The Thieves” + “How To Live In A Bad Dream”

Hey! It’s Knox Road’s second birthday!

Ohhhhh the memories! I remember when I wrote the very first KR post exactly two years ago about Tokyo Police Club’s appearance on Desperate Housewives. Wasn’t that a gas! Well I stopped watching that shitty show because I realized that no number of indie band cameos can save a sinking plot and ridiculous sweeps-like events… Continue reading Hey! It’s Knox Road’s second birthday!

Mixed emotions: The Golden Filter remix The Morning Benders’ “Excuses”

I love The Golden Filter, I really do. Their new album wasn’t the best or anything but I enjoyed it very much! The Morning Benders, on the other hand, are a band I love who happened to make one of the best albums I’ve heard in a very long time. The gem of that album,… Continue reading Mixed emotions: The Golden Filter remix The Morning Benders’ “Excuses”

Wavves and Best Coast make Christmas song for Target compilation

Yes, by Target I mean that store that sells lots of everyday items for low (LOW!) prices (full disclosure: I buy all my kitchen things there). The megastore is releasing a free Christmas album that features a surprising mix of artists including Blackalicious, Bishop Allen, Crystal Antlers, Best Coast/Wavves and, UGHHH, Guster. The Best Coast/Wavves… Continue reading Wavves and Best Coast make Christmas song for Target compilation

Billy Corgan reignites feud with Pavement if anybody still cares

Hey remember back in 1994 when Pavement released the song “Range Life” on their superb album Crooked Rain, Crooked Rain? And remember how the lyrics “Out on tour with the Smashing Pumpkins / Nature kids, (I)they don’t have a function / I don’t understand what they mean / And I could really give a fuck”… Continue reading Billy Corgan reignites feud with Pavement if anybody still cares

Zach Hurd

Zach Hurd is a Brooklyn based singer/songwriter who makes acoustic pop that straddles the line between mainstream and atypical. He has sugary vocals and simple guitar tones to work the mass appeal but adds unusual harmonies and a variety of backing noises. Hurd released a full-length album, Changing Landscapes, earlier this year. Unfortunately, only half… Continue reading Zach Hurd