I started off the day in a VERY sleepy way, so I’ve been listening to some upbeat dance-ish pop in the form of The Dirty Diamonds. We were sent a track from them recently via SoundCloud called “The Right Direction”, off their forthcoming EP Monster Ballads, and it’s pretty special because it’s a whole bunch of… Continue reading [MP3] The Dirty Diamonds – “The Right Direction”
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[MP3] The National – “Bloodbuzz Ohio” (high quality, non-rip)
AWESOMENESS. The National debuted “Bloodbuzz Ohio” this morning on BBC radio and while several blogs jumped at the radio rip (we were quick to hear it as well), we finally have been given a high quality version courtesy of their label 4AD. By the way, it’s really good. Mix of Alligator and Boxer and the… Continue reading [MP3] The National – “Bloodbuzz Ohio” (high quality, non-rip)
Stars announce US tour dates
With the recent news that Stars are set to release their fifth studio album, The Five Ghosts, on June 22, comes a slew of US tour dates, along with this little nugget of coolness: Playing the new record in its entirety from start to finish, Stars are also letting fans select additional set list and encore… Continue reading Stars announce US tour dates
Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros announce new North American tour dates
It seems like just yesterday (it was actually September…) when Jamie posted about Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros touring all over the country and “driving around in a converted school bus and playing music like it’s 1969 all over again”. Well, these ladies and gents move quickly with their shows, and they’re on to… Continue reading Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros announce new North American tour dates
Notable Album Release: Grovesnor (aka, that drummer from Hot Chip) – Soft Return
Grovesnor, aka Rob Smoughton, aka Hot Chip’s drummer, will be releasing his debut album, Soft Return, on May 25 via Lo Recordings. Apparently he’s performed plenty solo electro pop in the past throughout the UK, but since I’m scared of other cultures this is the first I’m hearing of his solo efforts. Although, is it… Continue reading Notable Album Release: Grovesnor (aka, that drummer from Hot Chip) – Soft Return
In Case You Missed It: Week In Review
There were several reasons not to read Knox Road this week. You were probably at SXSW watching College Basketball part of the Indian couple caught sexting. It’s cool though, check out what you missed below! Sunday: Josh Todd (Bark Cat Bark)’s non-involvement with Eli et Papillon’s original song, “Coffre Fort” Monday: [MP3] Elephant Parade: “Grand Opening”… Continue reading In Case You Missed It: Week In Review
Jónsi covers MGMT’s “Time to Pretend”
Covers every which way! Jónsi stepped into the BBC radio studios earlier today and recorded his original song “Go Do” off his forthcoming solo debut Go along with a cover of MGMT’s “Time to Pretend”. As is typical of Jónsi, it’s gorgeous. The biggest surprise here is the song selection. I guess Jónsi listens to… Continue reading Jónsi covers MGMT’s “Time to Pretend”
Dirty Projectors cover Bob Dylan’s “Dark Eyes”
Stereogum coming through in the clutch yet again (well, actually, Rory: whoever you are, thank you! – and to Ian at MFR for the heads up). The ‘gum crew notified us earlier this morning that Dirty Projectors laid down a cover of Bob Dylan’s “Dark Eyes” at Australian radio station Triple J. Dirty Projectors are… Continue reading Dirty Projectors cover Bob Dylan’s “Dark Eyes”
[MP3] All The Damn Kids: “The Books Stop Here”
Wow. I can’t believe it has taken me this long to find and post about All The Damn Kids, a five-member Sheffield (UK) based indie-pop band. (Actually, I can believe it as I’ve been out of town away from any sort of competent internet outside my cell phone, but dramatic effect works wonders, right? On… Continue reading [MP3] All The Damn Kids: “The Books Stop Here”
Josh Todd (Bark Cat Bark)’s non-involvement with Eli et Papillon’s original song, “Coffre Fort”
Last night I received an interesting comment on an artist profile I wrote back in May on Bark Cat Bark, the now-defunct project of French songwriter/composer, Josh Todd. The comment read: Bark Cat Bark is actually making money with a song he stole from a friend of mine. The song is Coffre Fort, and according… Continue reading Josh Todd (Bark Cat Bark)’s non-involvement with Eli et Papillon’s original song, “Coffre Fort”