James & Evander, an analog synth duo from Oakland, just released their Constellating EP, which marks the first time the two use vocals in their music. It’s no surprise, then, that this is the first time I’m featuring them or really even hearing about them; the vocals do the backing a world of good. Constellating… Continue reading [MP3] James & Evander: “Constellating”
Author: Lee
Warm Weather
There’s something coming down the stream. We’ll lock hands and set up as we make a net to grab it. I’ve got the little ones, you grab mom. Okay…here it comes….tears…no, laughter! He’s moving with the current, and Dad’s right next to him! Just as we planned. Oh man, the smiles. Swoop him up, guys!… Continue reading Warm Weather
KR Presents: New Old Abram Brown video for “Mountain Lions”
[vimeo]http://vimeo.com/22300848[/vimeo] Remember back in the day when I wrote up a grand ol’ artist profile about Old Abram Brown, some youngster New Hampshirites new to the indie music circuit? Everything about Old Abram Brown screams passion. Carson Lund’s vocals are earnest and emphatic, as if breaking all barriers of viscosity. Piano holds down the foundation,… Continue reading KR Presents: New Old Abram Brown video for “Mountain Lions”
[MP3] Meredith Bragg: “Birds of North America”
Oh, how happy I am to hear a new song from Virginia-based singer/songwriter Meredith Bragg. He’s been one of my all time favorites since I began listening to the type of music I love today (and, if you’re reading this site, you love too. I hope.). “Birds of North America” is brought to us by… Continue reading [MP3] Meredith Bragg: “Birds of North America”
Gabe Goodman
Gabe Goodman is young; damn young. He began writing music at the age of five and is now a whopping 18 years old. He just finished up his second full length, Friendly Fires (not to be confused with the British band of the same name), which is mostly electronic indie pop. Goodman is from Newton,… Continue reading Gabe Goodman
King Arthur
Talk about a band with potential. King Arthur, a five-piece out of Murfreesboro (??) Tennessee, manages to mesh their unbridled enthusiasm and excitement with a listener-friendly tone. The sound should appeal to the right wing and left wing music lovers, if you know what I mean (…you probably don’t, but bear with me). They have… Continue reading King Arthur
Abby’s Road canceled today; will resume in two weeks
Everything’s okay, but Abby was not able to work on her column this week due to extenuating circumstances. Hey, life happens! Enjoy this gif.
Twintapes
Twintapes are Pavel and Jon. From the info on their Facebook page, they live in different cities (though, apparently “based” in Brooklyn), but you’d hardly know it by listening to their music. The sound depicts happier days in colorful ways. Think of a better description and you win. Twintapes – “Painting Ocean Dreams” [MP3] Twintapes… Continue reading Twintapes
Monday is Memorial Day mix (Part 3)
This is the third installment of my Memorial Day mix. Take a look at the previous two years’ mixes here and here (sorry, the mp3s no longer work). We Knox Roadians hope you’re all having fantastic Memorial Day weekends. I myself went to a nice BBQ party at the queen of i rock i roll‘s place… Continue reading Monday is Memorial Day mix (Part 3)
[MP3] Letting Up Despite Great Faults: “Teenage Tide”
Having become a staple on Knox Road and one of our good friends from our few years of blogging, electronic pop masterminds Letting Up Despite Great Faults will continue to get play here as long they keep making music we love. They recently released a new track off their forthcoming EP, Paper Crush, for free… Continue reading [MP3] Letting Up Despite Great Faults: “Teenage Tide”