Author: Lee

[MP3] The Consulate General: “What Time Is It Now”

New project, new album, new mp3. Not an unfamiliar artist though. Nooo, I’ve known the involved party for quite some time. Alex Chen, head honcho of Boy in Static, is starting up a solo project called “The Consulate General”, based out of (indie pop) heaven, Sweden. Several of The Consulate General’s songs are collaborative efforts, as… Continue reading [MP3] The Consulate General: “What Time Is It Now”

[KR Goes Global] Tokyo Jihen and their new album, Sports

[Ed. Note: In an effort to provide a diverse range of music, not only in genre but also by location and culture, Lin Lizhuang, from Singapore, writes about music from parts of the world that may go unnoticed on this here blog (you can find more of her work on her blog, Rock Loves Romantic.)… Continue reading [KR Goes Global] Tokyo Jihen and their new album, Sports

Milly Beau to hold record release show March 16 at The Mercury Lounge

The time of physical release for Milly Beau’s debut album, Party Glitter (a previous “new obsession” of mine), has finally arrived. Several physical copies will be available at The Mercury Lounge in NYC, where Milly Beau are holding their album release show, or you can purchase Party Glitter through Greenhouse Records. The album comes with quite… Continue reading Milly Beau to hold record release show March 16 at The Mercury Lounge

[MP3] ARMS: “Heat & Hot Water”

Sound of the City, Brooklyn’s The Village Voice music blog, premiered a new track from ARMS today (check that link out, has some great info and q&a) and it’s all kinds of wonderful. We last talked about them in October when they released “Tiger Tamer” off their debut album (EP), Kids Aflame (which dropped in November… Continue reading [MP3] ARMS: “Heat & Hot Water”

KR Presents: Two new mp3s from Color of Clouds!

On Monday you may have noticed I posted a little info about Color of Clouds’ record release for Satellite of Love (April 6) and accompanying show at Pianos in NYC (on April 8). Well now we’ve got an extra special treat for ya. We’re providing you with two of the new new tracks (not the remastered… Continue reading KR Presents: Two new mp3s from Color of Clouds!

[MP3] Neon Indian: “Sleep Paralysist”

We’ve been anticipating this track since as far back as yesterday when Scott from Stereogum tweeted: Poppiest @NeonIndian MP3 yet drops tomorrow. Keep an ear out. Dr. Pepper or someone paid 4 it but I’m not being paid 2 tweet that! Gr8 song. Thanks for the heads up Scott! I’m digging it and this is… Continue reading [MP3] Neon Indian: “Sleep Paralysist”

Broken Bells’ debut album is good, but doesn’t live up to lofty expectations

James Mercer, Shins frontman, agent of delicious indie pop for the masses. Danger Mouse (Brian Burton), the genius behind The Grey Album and half of Gnarls Barkley, i.e. the ambassador of slick, creative production. A match made in heaven. …Or is it? The answer is that I believe it can be, but unfortunately the duo missed… Continue reading Broken Bells’ debut album is good, but doesn’t live up to lofty expectations

Color of Clouds to release debut album, Satellite of Love, on April 6

I’ve written about Color of Clouds aplenty here on Knox Road, so it’s with much excitement to provide you with this information. The Brooklyn trio who specialize in sweet, subdued electronic pop are set to digitally release their debut full-length, Satellite of Love, on April 6 along with a record release show at Pianos in… Continue reading Color of Clouds to release debut album, Satellite of Love, on April 6

jj’s nº 3 is so Swedish (read: lovely)

I love being the resident Swedish reviewer on Knox Road. Because the Swedes know what they’re doing with pop, period. So it comes as no surprise that Joakim Benon and Elin Kastlander, the duo behind jj, have delivered a stunningly refreshing work of indie pop on their second full-length album, nº 3. You know how… Continue reading jj’s nº 3 is so Swedish (read: lovely)