photo: ‘things without name’ song: the mekons – “where were you” [stream only] (buy) [audio:http://dl.dropbox.com/u/15567770/Where%20Were%20You%201.mp3] “we are all alone, born alone, die alone, and — in spite of True Romance magazines — we shall all someday look back on our lives and see that, in spite of our company, we were alone the whole way.… Continue reading [soundscape] the sum of its parts
Month: October 2011
[MP3] Hands: “Warm Night Home”
Are you serious, Lee? Another Hands tune is available for download?? Mere days before several CMJ shows (one with our good blogging friends over at I Guess I’m Floating)??? I could keep going, but that would require way more question marks than I’m comfortable with, so I won’t. But Geoff Halliday and co. are gracing… Continue reading [MP3] Hands: “Warm Night Home”
[Abby’s Road] Crisis Devices
You know how life creeps up and slaps us around once in a while? Just when we think all is going along swimmingly; nothing monumental happening, nothing precariously bad or particularly good, everything just humming along status quo? Whether it’s good or bad, I am at my most comfortable at these moments. Then, like an… Continue reading [Abby’s Road] Crisis Devices
[MP3] Inspired and the Sleep: “While We’re Young”
Inspired and the Sleep is the musical project of Max Greenhalgh. The San Diego kid recorded a solo album under this moniker over the summer, titled Teenager (does anyone sense a theme??). His songs are made up of live loops and melodies, akin to Yellow Ostrich. The first single off the album is “While We’re… Continue reading [MP3] Inspired and the Sleep: “While We’re Young”
[Video + MP3] Deaf Joe: “The Softest Touch”
Video directed by Neil O’Driscoll. When sights and sounds collide. Deaf Joe – “The Softest Touch” [MP3] Download Deaf Joe’s free The Softest Touch EP on Bandcamp. From Dublin’s Delphi Records. Also check out Deaf Joe on Facebook and Twitter.
Rems Floating Chandelier
I don’t know where bands get their names from these days. I mean, seriously. Rems Floating Chandelier? I guess the less sense the name makes, the more authentic the band is. …Kidding. I hope. Luckily, this very new trio (started in March, 2011), from Northern Virginia, deserves to call themselves whatever they want, because their… Continue reading Rems Floating Chandelier
Ivory Weeds
As I’m sure is the case for many of you, the music I listen to is dictated by my mood. So if you’ve been finding more subdued music here lately, you can equate that with how I’m feeling. Knox Road is here to show you everything we enjoy, as music fans and listeners, but the… Continue reading Ivory Weeds
[MP3] Oh Ye Denver Birds: “I Believe In Love, Kid”
Why did it take me so long to find this song?? Despite parts of the track sounding like Pogo’s “Upular” Pixar remix, Oh Ye Denver Birds’ “I Believe In Love, Kid,” is a shimmering, frenetic pop gem. Male and female vocals play off each other, the rhythm winds in and out, and falsetto harmonies fly.… Continue reading [MP3] Oh Ye Denver Birds: “I Believe In Love, Kid”
IKE.
Weird grammar notwithstanding, the kids behind Pittsburgh experimental quartet, IKE., (including RIVKA‘s Reggie Wilkins) know what they’re doing. Oftentimes it’s difficult to tell when a band is actually having fun making music, but with IKE. it’s apparent from the very start; I can see them smiling through my speakers. IKE.’s sound is sincere to the core… Continue reading IKE.
Magic City
It’s time to break the bad news to Best Coast. Ok, here goes. Best Coast, there is a band in Chicago that does your sound better than you. Don’t get me wrong, you guys are great. You’ve got an excellent vocalist, great songs, the whole package. The fact is, Chicago duo Magic City is better.… Continue reading Magic City