Jim Kroft is a Scottish singer/songwriter, now based out of Berlin, who is releasing a new album, Between The Devil and the Deep Blue Sea, on May 5, 2010, via Sidewalk 7 Records. His sound hearkens back to older britpop (not of the arena variety) with a happy, upbeat tone accompanying introspective, hopeful lyrics. Kroft… Continue reading Jim Kroft
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iPad promo video features Wakey!Wakey!’s “Almost Everything…”
I know I’m a few weeks late, but I only recently stumbled upon the YouTube video so I decided to post this bit of info now. I also didn’t want to let it to go unnoticed because every time I watch the video I think about the music more than the iPad itself. That’s what… Continue reading iPad promo video features Wakey!Wakey!’s “Almost Everything…”
[MP3] Ghosty: “Secret Language”
Nothing like a summery, shimmery track to get us pumped for a cold weekend! I haven’t heard from Ghosty in a while, but this new song reminded me what I enjoyed about them: pleasant vocals (this time Andrew Connor and David Wetzel do a little call and response) and a tight guitar line. It’s also… Continue reading [MP3] Ghosty: “Secret Language”
Friday Mile
I guess it would have been appropriate to wait until Friday to post Friday Mile but really I just couldn’t wait that long (correct, one day) to share them with you. This five-piece from Seattle comes from the folk vein, but don’t let that genre word limit your expectations of their music. They incorporate some… Continue reading Friday Mile
New demo from Matt Kanelos
Matt Kanelos and his band The Smooth Maria (emphasis on “Mar” as in MARia) have been up to big things lately, including a feature spot on ABC’s Private Practice (with the song “What You’re Supposed To Do”). I actually received quite a few happy remarks from friends (including my sister!) after they heard the song… Continue reading New demo from Matt Kanelos
Massive Attack is inconsistent, but ultimately gratifying, on Heligoland
2010 is the year of the archipelago, it seems. Having already mentioned Shearwater’s upcoming The Golden Archipelago quite a few times, we can now dive into Massive Attack’s Heligoland, named after the German archipelago in the North Sea. What is it about archipelagos that makes us want to associate them with music? I suppose the… Continue reading Massive Attack is inconsistent, but ultimately gratifying, on Heligoland
Marching Band to follow up spectacular debut album, Spark Large, with Pop Cycle
Best news of the week day past hour! Marching Band, those Swedish wunderkinds, are back! The duo is set to release a sophomore LP entitled Pop Cycle in May 2010 on U & L Records. Pop Cycle is said to be slightly darker than Spark Large, which has to be expected, considering Spark Large had… Continue reading Marching Band to follow up spectacular debut album, Spark Large, with Pop Cycle
In Case You Missed It: Week In Review
LOST started up again this week. You probably didn’t know that, so I thought I should tell you. If you did, you definitely weren’t reading Knox Road and instead spending your time creating and dissecting all of the theories and conspiracies the island has to offer for this final season. Well, then, what happened on… Continue reading In Case You Missed It: Week In Review
iTunes Mixery
What better for a crazy blizzard than a Mixery? For those who don’t know, this is iTunes Mixery part nueve (nine). Here’s how it goes: I play iTunes on shuffle -> tell you which song comes up -> provide the mp3 and a tidbit -> continue until five songs and embarrassment are complete. Again, nothing’s… Continue reading iTunes Mixery
[MP3] Her Magic Wand: “Mistakes”
Nothing like some dreamy pop to start your no longer dreamy day off, am I right? Her Magic Wand, a one-man project out of Paris, France, is equal parts smooth and sugary, with a pinch of a darker undertone. This is some mighty fine electronic pop – reminiscent of Letting Up Despite Great Faults, but… Continue reading [MP3] Her Magic Wand: “Mistakes”