It’s summer time again, and just like last year the indie music world has taken a turn toward the chill. Although we’ve been hearing from Beach Fossils for a while now, we’re just now introduced to the Brooklyn band’s attempt at a full-length album. The eponymous record is pretty much everything one might expect having… Continue reading Beach Fossils’ eponymous debut takes it easy this summer. Shouldn’t you?
Category: New Albums
[MP3] Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin: “Sink/Let It Sway”
Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin, from Springfield, Missouri, and a favorite of mine for several years now, released the first single, “Sink/Let It Sway”, off their forthcoming album, Let It Sway. Let It Sway, the band’s third full length, is due August 17 via Polyvinyl (pre-order), and if the title track is any indication,… Continue reading [MP3] Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin: “Sink/Let It Sway”
The Gentle Guest
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
The Black Keys offer more solid blues rock on Brothers
I’ve always considered The Black Keys to be one of the most solid bands around. The band has released six studio albums in the past eight years, none of which are bad or even lacking very much. Since their humble garage/blues-rock beginnings, the band has gone through minor, yet noticeable phases. Rubber Factory was their harder,… Continue reading The Black Keys offer more solid blues rock on Brothers
Marching Band’s Pop Cycle is more reserved than Spark Large
I don’t usually mention previous albums in the title of album reviews; I like to wait until the review to touch on context and from where the current album stems. However, Marching Band’s Spark Large, released in 2008, was a diamond in the rough for me – I hadn’t heard a thing about them before… Continue reading Marching Band’s Pop Cycle is more reserved than Spark Large
[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] 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”
The Dead Weather improve, make good rock music on Sea of Cowards
The Dead Weather have always looked great on paper. The group is made up of members of The Raconteurs and Queens of the Stone Age with The Kills’ Alison Mosshart and king of bluesey rock music Jack White himself. Even their first single, “Hang You From the Heavens” was pretty good! But their debut album,… Continue reading The Dead Weather improve, make good rock music on Sea of Cowards
Woods’ At Echo Lake is pleasant but inconspicuous
Woods was one of the very first acts we posted about here on Knox Road, so they’ll always hold a special place in our hearts. Jamie described them as “eerie” and “sweet” at the same time, which totally confused him. Not that that’s a bad thing though; confusion is good! Woods have a unique sound going… Continue reading Woods’ At Echo Lake is pleasant but inconspicuous
[MP3] Marching Band: “Another Day”
Swedish indie pop duo, Marching Band, has made available the first track off their forthcoming (May 18) sophomore album, Pop Cycle, for free download. In case you forget, I previewed Pop Cycle with a “Notable Album Release” post, as this is a much-anticipated album for me. I have heard it, but you’ll have to wait… Continue reading [MP3] Marching Band: “Another Day”