Storyteller extraordinaire Ben Cooper has done it again. The musician, songwriter, visual artist and fifty-percent of Electric President released a new digital EP this week under his solo moniker, Radical Face. To be used as a bridge between his 2007 release Ghost and future projects, Touch the Sky reintroduces one to their past. Through thunder… Continue reading New Radical Face EP: Touch the Sky
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Panda Riot
Panda Riot, a four-piece out of Chicago (well, technically a five-piece – they consider the drum machine a member…), recently released their latest EP, Far & Near, and it’s some sunny (I know, as if you needed MORE sun) dream pop, closely aligning itself with the sound of much-hyped School of Seven Bells. The delicate,… Continue reading Panda Riot
[MP3] Kevin Devine: “She Stayed as Steam”
Guess what, guys? Kevin Devine has a new EP out today! Came as a bit of a surprise to me, too. It’s called She Stayed as Steam and is made up of two new songs (“She Stayed as Steam” and “Big Bad Man”) and two remixes (“Breathe, Breathe Deep” and “Another Bag of Bones”) from… Continue reading [MP3] Kevin Devine: “She Stayed as Steam”
In Case You Missed It: Week In Review
It was a slower week than usual on Knox Road with our busy (and HOT) summer schedules and all, but there are still plenty of gems to choose from, whether it’s a Jon rant, some new mp3s, or an animated dog and wolf song (wtf Jon??). Also, expect us to ramp up the rants in… Continue reading In Case You Missed It: Week In Review
Knox Road’s second annual 4th of July mix. Happy birthday America!
I enjoy what I wrote as an intro to the July 4 post last year, so you’re getting it again. Suckas! Same questions / feedback applies. Week In Review will be pushed back to later today or tomorrow. From Knox Road to all of you, Happy Fourth of July. For our non-US readers, thanks for… Continue reading Knox Road’s second annual 4th of July mix. Happy birthday America!
[MP3] School of Seven Bells: “Windstorm”
As previously mentioned in a “Notable Album Release” post, School of Seven Bells are releasing their much-anticipated sophomore LP, Disconnect From Desire, July 13. Well, in case you haven’t noticed, it’s July. And it was yesterday too. Which means Disconnect From Desire is officially out real soon…and, of course, a new promo track (the first… Continue reading [MP3] School of Seven Bells: “Windstorm”
[MP3] Tallest Trees: “Alouette!”
So many influences and instruments at play I don’t even know where to start. “Alouette!”‘s got this tribal twee thing going on, with backing choral harmonies and an array of styles somehow strung together. It’s that song you put on at a bonfire during the day, and instead of sitting around eating s’mores or telling… Continue reading [MP3] Tallest Trees: “Alouette!”
The Ocean Floor
The Ocean Floor, out of Portland OR, is Lane Barrington and an ever-revolving set of unique musicians. Centered mostly around orchestral arrangements, The Ocean Floor’s music is heartfelt and diverse, and on their forthcoming fourth full length, Pop Quiz, they use a variety of different 20th century, historic elements to influence the lyrics and the sound.… Continue reading The Ocean Floor
Wolf Parade gets so close on Expo 86
The main distinguishing factor between Wolf Parade and Sunset Rubdown, one of Spencer Krug’s many other projects, is the song construction and destination. Generally, while Sunset Rubdown prefers long-winded, ever-changing sounds and structures within the same song, Wolf Parade is its more straightforward brother. They both had some of the same qualities — the crazy-man… Continue reading Wolf Parade gets so close on Expo 86
In Case You Missed It: Week In Review
Well, it was a long week for sports. World Cup action, Tennis action (understatement), NBA draft action, NHL draft action. Lotsa stuff. OH, Jamie’s gone. But only for a month! Unfortunately, he’ll probably be missing the Siren Festival on Coney Island, which we still intend to cover as voraciously as last year (we’re teaming up… Continue reading In Case You Missed It: Week In Review