The Life of the World to Come is as much a book of tales as it is music. We already are well-aware of John Darnielle’s deft and stimulating storytelling ability, but he takes “story” to a new level on The Mountain Goats‘ latest. With biblical references for song titles, The Life of the World to… Continue reading The Mountain Goats’ downtempo “The Life of the World to Come” is haunting and lovely
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[MP3] ArpLine: “Fold Up Like A Piece of Paper”
Brooklyn’s ArpLine (formerly The Kiss Off) are destined for great things. Having finished recording a full-length with producer Chris Coady (Grizzly Bear, TV on the Radio, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Blonde Redhead,) the five-piece crew are ready to release the album later this year and we have the first single for you in “Fold Up Like… Continue reading [MP3] ArpLine: “Fold Up Like A Piece of Paper”
Knox Road Radio show and playlist for 10.4.09
Finally, you can listen to the entirety of the Knox Road Radio (every Sunday, noon – 2 p.m. ET) show this week! Woo hoo! See that little play button below? Yeah, that’s our show. So listen up! This one was extra special because we played Hands and Knees‘ live performance from last week when they… Continue reading Knox Road Radio show and playlist for 10.4.09
Jesus H. Foxx
Hot on the heels of Song, by Toad Records’ latest success with Meursault comes Jesus H. Foxx (don’t be thrown off by the name, please), a seven-piece outfit out of Edinburgh, Scotland (where else? It is Song, by Toad‘s label anyway…). Jesus H. Foxx mix several different genres of music, which is perhaps easier with… Continue reading Jesus H. Foxx
New Nirvana, sorta!
Oh my god, you guys, new Nirvana! I was looking for a recent press photo, but couldn’t find a good one. Don’t worry, I’ll keep looking. There’s gotta be a new one out there! Anyway, this is an unreleased version of “Scoff,” which comes with the upcoming deluxe reissue of Bleach. It’s really good quality,… Continue reading New Nirvana, sorta!
The Raveonettes make adorable video for “Last Dance”
A lot of the material we’ve heard from the new Raveonettes album, In And Out Of Control, is pretty bleak. It’s all about sadness and rape (??) and stuff, all in the style of old 50s pop tunes revamped for the 21st century. So does the video for their new song, “Last Dance,” match that… Continue reading The Raveonettes make adorable video for “Last Dance”
Zero 7 are rather boring and forgettable on Yeah Ghost
I’ll be blunt: Zero 7‘s Yeah Ghost isn’t too good. Sure, the group has that whole “downtempo” labeling, but shouldn’t that be a description rather than an excuse? As a whole, the music is pretty boring, in all of its harmless blips and bloops, same ol’ same ol’ drumbeats and guitars, and the like. The… Continue reading Zero 7 are rather boring and forgettable on Yeah Ghost
The Avett Brothers strike it rich on I and Love and You
The Avett Brothers snuck up on me only a few months ago despite their popularity among other crowds. And subsequently, in the span of very little time, I and Love and You got up there as one of the albums I was looking forward to the most this calendar year. So naturally, I was left… Continue reading The Avett Brothers strike it rich on I and Love and You
Beat Radio releases new, free LP, Safe Inside The Sound
What’s that? Free music?? Correct, you are! Brian Sendrowitz has decided to release his latest Beat Radio album as a completely free digital release to keep up with the times. Safe Inside The Sound has been a work in progress for the last several months, and Brian had been kind enough to send us many… Continue reading Beat Radio releases new, free LP, Safe Inside The Sound
[MP3] The Barents Sea: “I’ve Got The Right Idea”
I learned about geography today! Apparently the Barents Sea is part of the Arctic Ocean located north of Norway and Russia. Interesting! It’s also the name of a Scottish band fed up with their music scene, who decided to try something more inspired and unique. Cool! They’ve recorded a “mini-album,” Bear Island, that’s available for a… Continue reading [MP3] The Barents Sea: “I’ve Got The Right Idea”