Brought to my attention by Taylor over at Music For Kids Who Can’t Read Good, Scenic Square, four guys out of Chicago, make some intimately delicate electronica (imagine that in these days of hard hitting electropop!) and sound extraordinary in the process. “I Don’t Want To Go” is catchy from the get go with a simple,… Continue reading [MP3] Scenic Square: “I Don’t Want To Go”
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[MP3] The Farewell Circuit: “I Am A Ghost”
I did a brief MP3 post on The Farewell Circuit a little while back (about four months ago), shortly after they released their debut album, The Birdless Sky. Well, the guys (smartly) aren’t taking any breaks. They’ve completed a 5 song EP that will be made available at most online retailers sometime this week, and… Continue reading [MP3] The Farewell Circuit: “I Am A Ghost”
The Radio Dept. is fuzzy but exquisite on Clinging to a Scheme
In a shocking turn of events, this review is heading to… SWEDEN! Okay fine, we (I) may overdo the Swedish stuff a bit on Knox Road (I know, impossible), but the music is so damn good. The Radio Dept. mostly affirms that on Clinging to a Scheme, only their third full-length despite originally forming in… Continue reading The Radio Dept. is fuzzy but exquisite on Clinging to a Scheme
Mates of State announces “Summer Crushes” tour dates
Mates of State, the charming husband and wife duo from Kansas, are teaming up with up-and-coming bands Free Energy and Suckers along with comedians Todd Barry and Nick Thune for their “Summer Crushes 2010 Tour” in support of their forthcoming covers album, Crushes. And guess what? They have dates all over the country, so hopefully… Continue reading Mates of State announces “Summer Crushes” tour dates
[Download] Band of Horses: “Factory”
“Factory” and “Laredo” (the most recent track up for preview off the forthcoming Infinite Arms) are both stronger than “Compliments”, so I’m slightly relieved. Not too much though, because I still think something is missing, unfortunately. I do like the depth to “Factory”, but it seems to meander a bit much. Get the MP3 from… Continue reading [Download] Band of Horses: “Factory”
The Scarlet Ending releases forceful new LP, Ghosts
It’s finally that time, folks. The Scarlet Ending, a much-talked about act here on Knox Road, fronted by everyone’s favorite twin sisters, Kaleena and Kayleigh Goldsworthy, released their sophomore full-length, Ghosts, a couple weeks ago. Ever since my first encounter with the sisters, they have been incredibly warm and outgoing, leading to a friendship beyond… Continue reading The Scarlet Ending releases forceful new LP, Ghosts
José González’s band Junip announces tour dates, offers free MP3
It’s been a long time, hasn’t it? Junip‘s last album, an EP titled Black Refuge, came out in 2006, and since then there has been a single and little to nothing else. Label me a fan of anything José González participates in – the Swede (of Argentinian descent), one of my favorite singer/songwriters, is the… Continue reading José González’s band Junip announces tour dates, offers free MP3
Ted Wendler
Ted Wendler may indeed be the next great folk-pop singer/songwriter. Really, I’m floored listening to him; he’s emotionally devastating. And to think I’ve only heard unmastered versions of the tracks… Let the man-crush begin. Wendler is going places: Starting his professional career in Minnesota, he recently moved to Virginia Beach to finish an album with… Continue reading Ted Wendler
Knox Road Radio show and playlist for 4.18.10
Fun set of tunes this week, including lots of newbies and tracks from highly-anticipated upcoming albums. Also, we hope you all had wonderful Record Store Days. Get anything good? Because we didn’t, so please make up for our losses. Also, Jon and I probably definitely lost our indie credibility (and, uh, all credibility) on the… Continue reading Knox Road Radio show and playlist for 4.18.10
Mesita
There isn’t much known about Mesita, besides the fact that it’s the alibi of one “James Cooley”, a 22-year-old musician from Littleton, Colorado. He has a previous full-length and EP under his belt and he’s looking to release a new album this Summer. His entire catalogue of music is up for free on his Bandcamp,… Continue reading Mesita