This is the third installment of my Memorial Day mix. Take a look at the previous two years’ mixes here and here (sorry, the mp3s no longer work). We Knox Roadians hope you’re all having fantastic Memorial Day weekends. I myself went to a nice BBQ party at the queen of i rock i roll‘s place… Continue reading Monday is Memorial Day mix (Part 3)
Month: May 2011
[MP3] Letting Up Despite Great Faults: “Teenage Tide”
Having become a staple on Knox Road and one of our good friends from our few years of blogging, electronic pop masterminds Letting Up Despite Great Faults will continue to get play here as long they keep making music we love. They recently released a new track off their forthcoming EP, Paper Crush, for free… Continue reading [MP3] Letting Up Despite Great Faults: “Teenage Tide”
[Hype Hype Hooray] How The Ridiculous Wrath of Technology Made My Nightmares a Reality
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. I would sometimes have waking nightmares about my external… Continue reading [Hype Hype Hooray] How The Ridiculous Wrath of Technology Made My Nightmares a Reality
[MP3] Jump Into The Gospel: “Photovoltaic”
Jump into my arms. Dance into my heart. If you take the plunge, we won’t ever be the same. And that’s okay. It’s all okay. How can I not go with more upbeat music today? Jump Into The Gospel – “Photovoltaic” [MP3] If you’re in NYC for the Summer, Jump Into The Gospel is playing… Continue reading [MP3] Jump Into The Gospel: “Photovoltaic”
[MP3] Point Juncture, WA: “Violin Case”
Feels like I haven’t included sugary pop here in a while; it’s been a lot of experimental and folk lately. Luckily, “Violin Case,” from Point Juncture, WA (who are actually based in Portland, Oregon), is the solution to allll my problems. Fun female vocals and blazing guitars! Have at it, people! Point Juncture, WA: “Violin… Continue reading [MP3] Point Juncture, WA: “Violin Case”
[The Past Presents] Post-Rock Revisited, Part 1: Rodan – “Rusty”
The Past Presents revisits revered albums from the past 20-25 years to ask the question, “Is this album still a classic, or has it lost its edge over the years?”. Was it a great record for that particular time and place, or is it something we’ll be passing on to our kids? It also looks… Continue reading [The Past Presents] Post-Rock Revisited, Part 1: Rodan – “Rusty”
[MP3] Kodacrome: “Modern Man”
One of the newest indie electronic duos to hit the scene, Kodacrome, has released their single “Modern Man” for free download. The two collaborators, Elissa Pociask and Ryan Casey, have teamed up from opposite coasts of the continent, but will soon be working together in person for a slate of upcoming Kodacrome material. “Modern Man”… Continue reading [MP3] Kodacrome: “Modern Man”
[Abby’s Road] You Eat Cadillacs, Lincolns too.
Have you everything in order? Preparing for post-rapture looting? I have been quite busy passing German language proficiency examinations and job searching to really let the event sink in. For those in DC who’d like to score some sweet stereo equipment after midnight, a friend of mine who’s unsure about the whole shebang will be… Continue reading [Abby’s Road] You Eat Cadillacs, Lincolns too.
Colorfeels
If you’d have told me a year ago, a month ago, or even last week that I’d be writing about a band with an album called “Syzygy,” I’d have laughed in your face. Many bands like to thrive off either the most obscure, cryptic names or those that are incredibly simple, and I like to… Continue reading Colorfeels
[MP3] Beat Radio: “Beautiful One”
Brian and co. seem to do no wrong, especially with their newest song, “Beautiful One,” which is an actually an old song with a new arrangement. Ya dig? “Beautiful One” is super lo-fi catchy all the way around; Sendrowitz is able to make his songs wonderfully poppy, yet, with their scratchy qualities, appealing to even… Continue reading [MP3] Beat Radio: “Beautiful One”