Taking a step back from his duties in Barn Owl seems like a golden opportunity for Jon Porras to break out and make a record that sounds nothing like Barn Owl. I’m envisioning a quiet folk record or a more rock-inspired, Sonic Youth-esque instrumental album. Instead Porras returns a solo effort that draws directly from… Continue reading Jon Porras’ Black Mesa oozes warmth and intimacy
Month: May 2012
[Hype Hype Hooray] “Drugs” and TEENS
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. The other day I was listening to “Drugs,” by… Continue reading [Hype Hype Hooray] “Drugs” and TEENS
Cheers Elephant release new album Like Wind Blows Fire
CATCHIEST SONG IN SO LONG. Cheers Elephant – “Leaves” [MP3] Cheers Elephant, a quartet from Philadelphia, dropped their latest full length, Like Wind Blows Fire, today. It’s been streaming in full on Spinner, but for some reason this band hasn’t taken over the pop world. Hopefully this release propels the fellas to stardom, as their… Continue reading Cheers Elephant release new album Like Wind Blows Fire
J. Eygenraam
So little information is provided about Josh Eygenraam on his website, except that he’s from Edmonton, and if you think an email to us helped at all, it didn’t. I don’t really have a problem with that, though. Because all I really need to know is how the music sounds. Oh, it’s good. It’s fun.… Continue reading J. Eygenraam
[Abby’s Road] Sweet Child O Thine
A few weeks ago I was a part of a think tank (ha) of friendly, music nerd types who also fall under the “hoping to be parents in the near future” category. As we gathered around a table brimming with cocktails, the conversation lingered to our parents and their musical tastes. Moms and dads out… Continue reading [Abby’s Road] Sweet Child O Thine
The Murder Barn
I definitely needed a fiesty voice and intensely impassioned songs to wake me up during this drab and rainy week. Thanks to London’s six-piece The Murder Barn for giving me the spark I need to get to the weekend. Wait for the songs to pick up; they get pretty dark and awesome. [soundcloud url=”http://api.soundcloud.com/playlists/1917971″ params=”show_comments=false&auto_play=false&show_playcount=false&show_artwork=false&color=ff7700″… Continue reading The Murder Barn
[MP3] S. Carey: “Two Angles”
And for once, everything felt just right. Stream S. Carey’s entire Hoyas EP (available in stores May 8th) at Stereogum | Preorder
Sweetlife Festival 2012 – The Recap
The Sweetlife Festival was a memorable day of great music and great grilled cheese. And, when it comes down to it, aren’t those two things what life is really all about? I’m going to break this recap down into two parts, first reviewing the performances at the Treehouse Stage, and then talking about the headliners… Continue reading Sweetlife Festival 2012 – The Recap