The ever-changing Broken Social Scene collective has provided listeners with a variety of different sounds throughout its career, which has now spanned nine years. Unconventional, atmospheric pop rock is the specialty of Kevin Drew, Brendan Canning and friends, and they get back to that foundation pretty well on their newest LP, Forgiveness Rock Record. The… Continue reading Broken Social Scene is mostly triumphant on Forgiveness Rock Record
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[MP3] Rio Blanco: “Wild Doves”
In a somewhat surprising turn of events, uber-talented Knox Road friend Zach Lipkins is writing and recording under a new moniker, Rio Blanco. He sent us his first Rio Blanco song, “Wild Doves”, featured below, for your listening consumption. And, well, as they say, new look, same great taste! …Okay, maybe a little (lot) cheesy,… Continue reading [MP3] Rio Blanco: “Wild Doves”
In Case You Missed It: Week In Review
Missed Knox Road this week because of injury due to temper tantrum? (Ryan Madson, I’m looking at you.) Well check out what you missed below, we had quite a few goodies in store. This week will have even more! Reviews galore! Monday: M.I.A. makes terrifyingly violent video epic for “Born Free” Notable Album Release: School… Continue reading In Case You Missed It: Week In Review
[MP3s] Dana Falconberry + Brad Senne
Why not post two mp3s from the same email together? It only makes sense. Dana Falconberry is a singer/songwriter with an alt-folk twang and a precious voice. The songs are intimately dazzling, somehow managing to haunt with eerie harmonies but stay warm at the same time. Her voice is by no means vibrant or resonant,… Continue reading [MP3s] Dana Falconberry + Brad Senne
Bethesda
A band that caught my ears recently has come with a name not so unfamiliar to us folks here in D.C.: Bethesda is a town just around the bend, so the group caught my attention pretty much immediately, despite having never heard a lick of their music (does anyone use that saying anymore?). Sometimes you… Continue reading Bethesda
Annuals and The Most Serene Republic announce tour dates together
Hey! Two of our favorite Canadian bands are teaming up to co-headline a summer tour, starting May 5 in Michigan. Hopefully the stages are big everywhere they go…both bands have several members. There should be lots of pop, lots of art (remember our interview with Adrian Jewett of TMSR and their video for “Heavens to… Continue reading Annuals and The Most Serene Republic announce tour dates together
The “Because I Feel Like It” mix
Due to some busy times in the current music world and our lives, we’ve somehow neglected mixes lately here on Knox Road, and we apologize. You, the readers, (well, those who actually take the time to talk to us – thank you!) have spoken. You miss the mix. So I will get them up and… Continue reading The “Because I Feel Like It” mix
[Stream] Tokyo Police Club: “Wait Up (Boots of Danger)”
Stream Tokyo Police Club’s newest single, the fourth track off the forthcoming Champ, “Wait Up (Boots of Danger)”. Falsetto harmonies, driving rhythm, and an upbeat melody. Some crafty pop indeed. Champ drops June 8 via Mom + Pop records. Download “Breakneck Speed” here. TOKYO POLICE CLUB ON TOUR 2010: Apr 27, 2010 Mr. Small’s Theater –… Continue reading [Stream] Tokyo Police Club: “Wait Up (Boots of Danger)”
Palmyra
Palmyra: straight up grunge/jazz gold! Huh? Yeah, they’re a complete mesh of the two genres, and it’s pretty impressive. The five members from Brooklyn (In the future, we won’t list location if the band is from Brooklyn. It should just be the expected place unless we say otherwise. Only half-kidding.) mix up raw female vocals… Continue reading Palmyra
Notable Album Release: School of Seven Bells – Disconnect From Desire
School of Seven Bells announced that they will be releasing their next LP, Disconnect From Desire, July 13 on Vagrant/Ghostly International. Their debut album, Alpinisms, received some strong listening among the crew here at Knox Road so we’re receiving this news with great excitement and salivation. (Seriously, though. If you saw one of us drooling… Continue reading Notable Album Release: School of Seven Bells – Disconnect From Desire