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] Unrest – “Perfect Teeth”
Month: February 2012
Knox Road Live Blogs the Grammys (With a One-Hour Delay)!
The Grammys are back, you guys! While I usually wait until the awards are over to write a snarky commentary, I’ve decided to give it to you straight, as the action happens. Some Hype Hype Hooray-regulars might note that I don’t have cable, but this year I found a liiiittle loophole (my girlfriend has to… Continue reading Knox Road Live Blogs the Grammys (With a One-Hour Delay)!
[Abby’s Road] I Got You Covered
We’ve all been there: a friend suggests meeting up at a bar or restaurant before moving on to a show; a place you’ve never visited before. My most recent example of this was an Irish pub here in Munich. Such places aren’t usually chosen for the music, but for their drink or fattening bar food… Continue reading [Abby’s Road] I Got You Covered
Baobab
Holy crap have I fallen in love with a band/record out of nowhere. Baobab, essentially Phil Torres (with some help from Whitney Trettien), based out of Durham, North Carolina, just released their debut s/t album, and it couldn’t sound less like a debut. Complex, mature, and impeccably arranged, the album is nothing short of hypnotizing.… Continue reading Baobab
Fenster
It’s no secret that we love Morr Music around these parts. So when we hear about a new Morr artist, we’re quick to jump on them. Fenster, a New York/Berlin based trio, are set to release their new album, Bones, March 13, just in time for their US live debut and SXSW. Fenster makes experimental,… Continue reading Fenster
[MP3] Inspired and the Sleep: “What I Want and What I Need”
Well, Valentine’s Day is creeping up on us, and whether we’re head over heels in love or reeling over a broken relationship, we appreciate the whimsical music that comes with it. Our buddy Max Greenhalgh, aka Inspired and the Sleep, recorded a cutesy twee song for I Love You & Stuff, a Hi54LoFi Records Valentine’s Day… Continue reading [MP3] Inspired and the Sleep: “What I Want and What I Need”
[MP3] Barna Howard: “Promise, I Won’t Laugh”
Barna Howard sounds more like a lost genius from the 60’s than a man about to release his debut album. The first track from Howard’s self-titled album is “Promise, I Won’t Laugh”, a contemplative folk-song sung in the style of early 1960’s folk singers like Dylan and Pete Seeger. Howard cites Neil Young, Bert Jansch… Continue reading [MP3] Barna Howard: “Promise, I Won’t Laugh”
[MP3] Cultfever: “Knewyouwell”
Not sure how I missed this a couple months ago, but Cultfever, a New York duo, released a stunning s/t debut album in November. J. Peter Durniak and Tamara Jafar, the driving Cultfever forces, created an extraordinarily lush album opener with “Knewyouwell,” showcasing Jafar’s charmingly innocent vocals and an array of experimental electronics. Cultfever –… Continue reading [MP3] Cultfever: “Knewyouwell”