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 love movies, no lie! I love art house… Continue reading [Hype Hype Hooray] The Dumb New Pitchfork Movie Will Prove Bloggers Are Gods
Month: June 2011
KR Presents: New Old Abram Brown video for “Mountain Lions”
[vimeo]http://vimeo.com/22300848[/vimeo] Remember back in the day when I wrote up a grand ol’ artist profile about Old Abram Brown, some youngster New Hampshirites new to the indie music circuit? Everything about Old Abram Brown screams passion. Carson Lund’s vocals are earnest and emphatic, as if breaking all barriers of viscosity. Piano holds down the foundation,… Continue reading KR Presents: New Old Abram Brown video for “Mountain Lions”
[MP3] Meredith Bragg: “Birds of North America”
Oh, how happy I am to hear a new song from Virginia-based singer/songwriter Meredith Bragg. He’s been one of my all time favorites since I began listening to the type of music I love today (and, if you’re reading this site, you love too. I hope.). “Birds of North America” is brought to us by… Continue reading [MP3] Meredith Bragg: “Birds of North America”
Gabe Goodman
Gabe Goodman is young; damn young. He began writing music at the age of five and is now a whopping 18 years old. He just finished up his second full length, Friendly Fires (not to be confused with the British band of the same name), which is mostly electronic indie pop. Goodman is from Newton,… Continue reading Gabe Goodman
King Arthur
Talk about a band with potential. King Arthur, a five-piece out of Murfreesboro (??) Tennessee, manages to mesh their unbridled enthusiasm and excitement with a listener-friendly tone. The sound should appeal to the right wing and left wing music lovers, if you know what I mean (…you probably don’t, but bear with me). They have… Continue reading King Arthur
Notable Album Release: Gold Leaves – The Ornament
Grant Olsen, the Arthur portion of Seattle’s Arthur & Yu, is gearing up to release his debut solo album. Using the moniker Gold Leaves, Olsen will release his album, The Ornament, on the Hardly Art label on August 16th. From the sound of the first single, also called “The Ornament”, Gold Leaves’ music lands solidly… Continue reading Notable Album Release: Gold Leaves – The Ornament
Her Space Holiday releases free EP; prepares final hurrah
After fifteen years, Marc Bianchi is ready to put Her Space Holiday to rest. After a string of quality releases covering various styles, Bianchi is poised to release the last Her Space Holiday album on August 16. After that, Bianchi will find a new outlet for his music. So, in celebration of a job well… Continue reading Her Space Holiday releases free EP; prepares final hurrah
Abby’s Road canceled today; will resume in two weeks
Everything’s okay, but Abby was not able to work on her column this week due to extenuating circumstances. Hey, life happens! Enjoy this gif.
Boy Eats Drum Machine
If you go to shows in Portland, you’ve probably heard Boy Eats Drum Machine. What, do you all live in Portland? I DIDN’T THINK SO. The Oregon musician, known in real life as Jon Ragel, comes to shows armed with a turntable, saxophone, one drum and enough energy to light up a stadium. Ragel plays… Continue reading Boy Eats Drum Machine
Casa Castile
Sometimes a hot summer afternoon calls for a tall cold drink and a soft breeze to really make the heat bearable; Nashville’s Casa Castile is an indie-rock equivalent. Largely the work of Andrew Nabuco, Casa Castile joins elements of synth-pop and shoegaze dripped though a psychedelic filter. Nabuco’s latest offering, Umbra, is a fine collection… Continue reading Casa Castile