YES. I needed this song so bad. Ages and Ages hearkens back to late 90s/early 2000s indie pop, which makes my heart melt with nostalgia, appropriately coming on the heels of Knox Road’s 5 year birthday. “Divisionary (Do The Right Thing)” ushers in the holiday season with explosive warmth and a soul-searing, lovely anthem. Discordant… Continue reading Ages and Ages: “Divisionary (Do The Right Thing)”
Month: November 2013
River Tiber releases The Star Falls EP
There’s a little bluebird sitting on my fire escape. For a while, any movement I made turned him into a goner. But now I can approach the window and he’s prepared for my presence. He cocks his head ever so slightly to the side, but keeps his eyes affixed on me. I wonder what he’s… Continue reading River Tiber releases The Star Falls EP
Knox Road is five years old today
In 2008, Breaking Bad began its first season. 35% of Twitter users had 10 or fewer followers. The iPhone was one year old. Knox Road was created (see our first post on November 17, 2008, above). This post isn’t so much about the history of Knox Road as it is about our gratitude to our… Continue reading Knox Road is five years old today
[MP3] Sophia Mitiku: “The Hollow”
We speak about worldy musicians quite often, but I’d be hard-pressed to find someone more deserving of that label than Sophia Mitiku. Mitiku, half Korean, half Ethiopian, was born in California but raised and grew up between Germany and Finland. Say what? Yeah. She knows a thing or two about diverse cultures. Mitiku, a singer/songwriter,… Continue reading [MP3] Sophia Mitiku: “The Hollow”
Little May: “Hide”
An indie-folk trio lady trio based out of Sydney. My interest is already piqued. But really, though, “Hide” is a lovely song and makes me feel so much better about this dreary day (not to mention the winter darkness ahead). The rolling percussion and echoed vocals turn what begins as a nice folk ditty into… Continue reading Little May: “Hide”
Hayden Calnin: “Coward”
His music still strikes me at the core. Check out Calnin’s new song below. I’ve got nothing to add to my first post, which nicely sums up my feelings. Expect more TV placement soon. Shout out to my fellow Hayden Calnin loving friend Missy from LBYB. Hayden Calnin on SoundCloud | Facebook | Knox Road
Eureka Birds return with new album “Strangers”
Chris walked up the front steps to the worn-down school he used to call home for 15 years. Fresh out of University, he taught English to seventh graders. It had been full of laughter, mischievous souls, and teachers who hated the place yet loved it at the same and wouldn’t give it up for the… Continue reading Eureka Birds return with new album “Strangers”
[Help Help Hooray] The Age-Old Question of When to Throw Horns
Hype Hype Hooray is normally a go-to resource for philosophical analyses of popular music, but today it is Help Help Hooray, a go-to resource for music-related personal advice. Have a music-related problem you need help with? Email knoxroadblog@gmail.com! I was at a Toro Y Moi show with my roommate, let’s call him “Dirk,” and right… Continue reading [Help Help Hooray] The Age-Old Question of When to Throw Horns