Thanks to all of you, Knox Road is on Wikio’s list of the most widely referenced music blogs for May, and my are we in some amazing company – many blogs that we ourselves frequent on a daily/weekly basis. (Also, check out our blogroll for more sites that inspire us.) This is all very surreal… Continue reading Knox Road in top 100 monthly music blog rankings!
Category: MP3
Nightly News and what the “cool kids” are listening to these days.
In order to do this, you need a tv anchor that wants to be hip. I am not just talking about “we don’t fucking torture!” hip, I am talking about the type of hip that allows you to talk to Deer Tick. Brian Williams is launching an online series of interviews with musicians. I have… Continue reading Nightly News and what the “cool kids” are listening to these days.
Spotlight Saturday: Beat Radio
Ok, so I make it seem like Spotlight Saturday is actually a feature here on Knox Road. It’s not. This is the first time I’m doing it (not meaning a spotlight of course – we’ve had several of those, just not by way of “Spotlight Saturday”), but honestly, I like alliterations and I really wanted… Continue reading Spotlight Saturday: Beat Radio
Why “Birthday Sex” is the best ever
So there’s this relatively new R&B song by Jeremih called “Birthday Sex.” No guessing games here, you know exactly what it’s about. But unlike that last song about sex and holidays, “Birthday Sex” appears to be 100% serious. I know what you’re thinking. You’re thinking: “‘Birthday Sex?’ how pedantic and inane! Let me sip my… Continue reading Why “Birthday Sex” is the best ever
School’s Out
Well, I’m done with my final exam (sucks for Jamie and Bob!) I’m also in the midst of a downpour – hooray NYC. What better to do than toss up a mix?! matt pond PA – “Summer Is Coming” [MP3] (from Nature of Maps) Turin Brakes – “Pain Killer (Summer Rain)” [MP3] (from Ether Song)… Continue reading School’s Out
Dirty Projectors/TV on the Radio announce tour dates
Well this couldn’t be any more the best. Dirty Projectors, who are about to release their new album, Bitte Orca, and TV on the Radio, who blew everybody away last year with Dear Science,, are touring TOGETHER! OMGWTFSOCOOL!! You should probably go because it will be amazing. I don’t want to call it a “once-in-a-lifetime… Continue reading Dirty Projectors/TV on the Radio announce tour dates
The Woodlands: Even The Decemberists “dig” their music!
Portland husband and wife duo, The Woodlands, is adorable. That’s just fact. Any time love, acoustic guitars and indie music comes into play it’s going to be great (see: She & Him). Even better, they call the Pacific Northwest home! Anybody who’s been there can tell you it’s pretty much the cutest place ever (they… Continue reading The Woodlands: Even The Decemberists “dig” their music!
Back To Save The Universe reps College Park with From The Front Lines of the Good Fight
Here in College Park, a certain breed of bands tends to pop up. A breed best characterized as, how should I put this, “jammy.” Judgement reserved. But breaking that barrier is Back To Save The Universe. Like Barenaked Ladies with jazzier drumming. In fact, despite frontman Andrew Grossman’s cutesy lyrics andĀ Mike Seiler’s melodic keys, the… Continue reading Back To Save The Universe reps College Park with From The Front Lines of the Good Fight
Panama Kings unreleased track
Panama Kings (out of Belfast) are releasing a new single on May 11th called “Golden Recruit.” After checking out the myspace of these guys, I decided that I would probably be alright to sway back and forth and bob my head in rhythmic fashion while their music is playing. That being said, it is awfully… Continue reading Panama Kings unreleased track
Jon Hopkins’ Insides officially set loose
Insides, out on Domino, has been a much anticipated release by us here at KR, and it’s our pleasure to share a couple songs with you of more electronic genius (albeit very different) after that previous post on Tortoise. Pick up your copy now, and read what we wrote about Jon Hopkins when he dropped… Continue reading Jon Hopkins’ Insides officially set loose