Psychedelic with a trace of Phil Collins? Yes, please. “The Golden Age of Dreams” puts my mind at ease on this mundane Monday. If only every week could start off with such optimism. Birds & Batteries, out of San Fran, are set to drop their new album, Stray Light, August 7 via Eightmaps.
Month: July 2012
Think I’ll go for a walk outside now
I adore my life here in Germany. No two ways about it. That said, while my mom has been visiting recently (hi mom!), I’m of course reminded of those I left behind across the sea. I’ve been thinking a lot lately about those connections and relationships. Not lovey dovey, husbandy-wifey-let’s make babies relations. While such… Continue reading Think I’ll go for a walk outside now
Junior Prom
It’s bright music Monday on Knox Road! Junior Prom, a new Brooklyn duo, create some of the most infectious pop I’ve heard in, well, forever, and they’re barely even rookies. They began recording their first material in the winter and are gradually releasing tracks this summer. We’ll keep you updated either here or via Twitter.… Continue reading Junior Prom
New music from Borrowed Beams of Light
Borrowed Beams of Light (Adam Brock and Nathan Walsh), out of Virginia, are fresh on the scene with a new EP/LP, Hot Spring, set to be released August 14 via Funny / Not Funny Records. Their jubilant pop gets a kick in the arse on lead singles, “Wing Stroke” (stream) and “Blood Choir” (listen above). Visit… Continue reading New music from Borrowed Beams of Light
[MP3] Dan Leno: “The World I Heard You Wait”
We formed in 2010 and set out to write some great pop songs together. A mischievous smirk breaks out every time I listen to “The World I Heard You Wait,” recognizing full well the gem of a song I’ve stumbled upon while still not entirely grasping its impact. As soon as I’m about to get… Continue reading [MP3] Dan Leno: “The World I Heard You Wait”
Miner
Hey hey! See that small bridge far off to your right? I used to do flips off it into the water with my buddies back in ’98. The glorious days of cigarettes and far-too-much alcohol. Come, take my hand, I’ll show you. Maybe we’ll make a day out of it. Miner – “Hey Love” [MP3]… Continue reading Miner
[The Past Presents] Slint – “Spiderland”
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 at… Continue reading [The Past Presents] Slint – “Spiderland”
Royal Canoe, I love you
Empty out a swimming pool. Spray paint it in neon colors. Learn to ride a skateboard better than Tony Hawk. Ride your skateboard around the empty, painted pool. If you did this, the song you would need to listen to while doing so would be “Hold On To The Metal” by Royal Canoe. These Canadian… Continue reading Royal Canoe, I love you
Le Trouble
I’m not lying, I promise the songs below are from the same band! It’s why I’ve fallen in love with Le Trouble’s debut full length, Reality Strikes. I imagine in the future they’ll refine their sound a bit, but hell who can’t appreciate a bit of youthful experimentation? “Fine Line” is one of the most splendid… Continue reading Le Trouble
[Hype Hype Hooray] The Strange Evolution of a Band
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. Here in Pocatello, an Idaho mountain town of 50,000,… Continue reading [Hype Hype Hooray] The Strange Evolution of a Band