“Another Bag of Bones” is easily one of my top three favorites on Kevin Devine’s Brother’s Blood, mostly for its lyricism — each verse is a carefully constructed burst of images, and each image comes across essentially as a list. That’s why it’s kind of disappointing that the video for the song is all “let’s… Continue reading Kevin Devine releases super literal video for “Another Bag of Bones”
Islands gives Michael Cera drugs and shoots a music video
You heard me right. Islands. Cera. Drugs. Video. Looks like our man, MC buys some shady pills to to tune of Islands’ “No You Don’t” and goes crazy with lights (!!) and trees (!!) and a guy (!!) who is everywhere (!!). It’s a video in the style of a 90s anti-drug film, which I… Continue reading Islands gives Michael Cera drugs and shoots a music video
Bear Lake
Catchy, melodic pop/rock from six friends out of Michigan. Yep, that’s right friends – as in, they all have pretty much known each other since the sixth grade. So, kids, if you’re thinking your middle school friends won’t mean anything to your future (though, you’re probably thinking, another “bear” band? wtf??), think again, because Bear… Continue reading Bear Lake
In Case You Missed It: Week In Review
We get it; you were preparing for New Year’s Eve and all that jazz. This is probably one of the only acceptable times to miss out on Knox Road. Still drunk? Still waiting for reveling over that New Year’s Kiss?? Do it with our Week In Review! [photo by Jonathan Storey] Monday: [MP3] Hands: “Windows”… Continue reading In Case You Missed It: Week In Review
Phenomenal Video Saturday: Lennon Aldort goes all Fountain-y
Oh man! Phenomenal Video Saturday is back after many many years of absence (about 4 months of absence), and back with a vengeance. I think. See for yourself. Or don’t. Whatever. This week I have a treat for all those who enjoy Clint Mansell, The Fountain, and living rooms. The manly man in the video… Continue reading Phenomenal Video Saturday: Lennon Aldort goes all Fountain-y
Will Sartain
So, the guy’s been around since 2002 as a solo act and in four (no typo) different bands and I hadn’t heard of him until, well, last week. As you may have guessed, I’ve been shaking my head in disgust – I mean, I could have been listening to a boatload more of great music… Continue reading Will Sartain
Notable Album Release: Retribution Gospel Choir – 2
Retribution Gospel Choir is what Low sounds like with the volume and speed/intensity turned up about 15 notches. And I’m not just making the comparison for comparison’s sake (gosh, you have no respect for my writing!); two out of the three members, lead singer Alan Sparhawk and bassist Steve Garrington are actually in Low. The… Continue reading Notable Album Release: Retribution Gospel Choir – 2
[MP3 + Video] Bromheads: “Magic Number”
When I first listened to “Magic Number,” courtesy of UK-based lamp-lovers Bromheads, I enjoyed it but at the same time wasn’t particularly thrilled. So I went back to saving babies from house fires, like any usual day, but I realized that after about three minutes the song was irrevocably stuck in my head. Irrevocably. So… Continue reading [MP3 + Video] Bromheads: “Magic Number”
[MP3] The Car Is On Fire: “Ombarrops!”
The Car Is On Fire is a four person act from Poland, a highly fertile barely existent indie music breeding grounds. Also, if there is such a thing as twee garage pop, these kids would define the genre. “Ombarrops!” is the single from their latest album Ombarrops! which dropped earlier this year and was produced… Continue reading [MP3] The Car Is On Fire: “Ombarrops!”
The mix shop closes for ’09; will reopen in 2010
So Jamie’s been doing his whole “Off My Radar” thing, and while I’d love to contribute, I don’t really want to step on his toes, you know? It’s a neat feature and unique to him, so I’ll let him stick with that little Ed. Note and go along on my own way. In this post… Continue reading The mix shop closes for ’09; will reopen in 2010