It’s been a while since I’ve given you guys some rocking alt-folk/americana, hasn’t it? Well let’s change that with The Gentle Guest, five (sometimes as many as ten) talented fellas out of Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Frontman Eric Rykal brings his raspy vocals to a burst of horns and stampeding percussion (among other conspicuous instruments, including… Continue reading The Gentle Guest
Category: Artist Profiles
[MP3] Light Pollution: “Oh, Ivory!”
Chicago’s Light Pollution released a new mp3, “Oh, Ivory!” in support of their forthcoming debut full length, Apparitions, which drops June 15 via Carpark. Musicians love the ghost themes and apparently Light Pollution is joining the crowd with the title to their debut. But they’ve certainly got a unique blend of instruments, mixing in soft… Continue reading [MP3] Light Pollution: “Oh, Ivory!”
[MP3] Ian McGlynn & The Dead Radio: “Digital Killed the Record Store”
In honor of the return of the DC Record Fair tomorrow next Sunday (May 23) at the Black Cat (Noon – 6 pm, check out The Vinyl District for more info), I present to you this song. It was written to lament exactly what the title implies, and the lyrics discuss how record stores make for… Continue reading [MP3] Ian McGlynn & The Dead Radio: “Digital Killed the Record Store”
[MP3] Castledoor: “Flashlight”
Well, there really isn’t much to say here, aside from how great this song is. “Flashlight” comes from LA’s Castledoor, an act I think I heard a couple years back but just recently took the time to seek out (which makes me fairly upset, as they’ve been going at it for five years now). What… Continue reading [MP3] Castledoor: “Flashlight”
[MP3] The Goodbye Radio: “That’s the Point”
I’m not sure if you’ve ever heard of the now-defunct band Endgames, but their former members, specifically the duo of Mike Aronow and Jeff Walsh, have created a new project called The Goodbye Radio, and have decided to release their debut album, The Year We Didn’t Have, entirely free (click on that album link!). The sound… Continue reading [MP3] The Goodbye Radio: “That’s the Point”
[MP3] Sarah Winters: “Not Mine”
Sarah Winters is, perhaps, the definition of what I expect out of a folk songstress from Minnesota. Her name matches the state’s weather fairly well (sorry Minnesotans!) along with her music, which is mostly chilling. The first single, “Not Mine”, from her debut album, Smallest Bones, has a dark demeanor, using precarious cello and thumping… Continue reading [MP3] Sarah Winters: “Not Mine”
[MP3] The Powder Kegs: “La Mariposa”
I’ll admit, after hearing the first few seconds of “La Mariposa” I thought I’d can the song right away; the vocals were a major turn off. But I gave the song a chance, and whaddaya know, layers of warm and exciting instrumentation were added and the music became that much more pleasurable. It showed these… Continue reading [MP3] The Powder Kegs: “La Mariposa”
Lanterns on the Lake
Lanterns on the Lake – “Lungs Quicken” [stream only]* [audio:https://www.knoxroad.com/wp-content/music/May/01%20Lungs%20Quicken.mp3] I’m spinning, yes I am. I’m gliding, yes I am. I’m invincible, yes I am. I don’t wait for anyone. I do what I want. I don’t take no for an answer. I am strong. I am who I am. I’m skipping out on life again.… Continue reading Lanterns on the Lake
[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”
[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