April « 2011 « Knox Road

[MP3] Zachary Cale: “Hello Oblivion” + “Mourning Glory Kid”

I’ve been waiting quite some time for a song like Zachary Cale’s “Hello Oblivion” to come around, reinforcing my (oft internally embattled) belief that “songs-that-would-have-been-on-The OC” (think Turin Brakes) are still being made. Nostalgia is beside me on this one. That alone should be enticing enough for you to want to listen.

…If […]

Lee

The Pear Traps

So, I’ve had to listen to my fair share of lo-fi over the past few years or so as I’ve become a music “blogger” and the scene has changed to hype the bedroom rock stars. I used to really dislike the sound; why would I listen to such raspy music when I could […]

Lee

Notable Album Release: Mount Moriah (s/t)

Mount Moriah, a duo out of North Carolina, is ready to burst out of the gates with a fever. Their self-titled debut LP is full of experienced collaborators, including members of Megafaun, Gayngs, St. Vincent, Bowerbirds, and more. If ever an album was primed for experimental folk pop success, it’s Mount […]

Jamie

[Hype Hype Hooray] Why I Hate All You Dumb Big City Concert-Goers

Every [two weeks?] Jamie Hale takes a long, hard look at the music industry and the blog scene that feeds it. Here, he releases those findings and makes snarky, sarcastic remarks. Admittedly, both Jamie and Knox Road are a part of this scene. So sue us.

Oh, you’re so lucky. Yeah, I’m looking […]