Wildlife is one of those albums that’s really hard to have a confident opinion about. I’m sure you know the type: you know the music is good, and the band is obviously talented, but you can’t really say why it works. Just me? Oh. Anyway, Headlights‘ Wildlife is that album. The sound has a certain… Continue reading Headlights are solid, if confusing, on Wildlife
The Raveonettes’ In And Out Of Control is just darling
Few bands have evolved as beautifully as The Raveonettes. They have always had an admittedly apparent 50s pop influence, but the band started as something more rough and tumble. The first track on their first release, “Attack Of The Ghost Riders” from 2002’s Whip It On, is intensely dark and harder-edged. From there, they patiently… Continue reading The Raveonettes’ In And Out Of Control is just darling
The Mountain Goats’ downtempo “The Life of the World to Come” is haunting and lovely
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
[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”
In Case You Missed It: Week In Review
You weren’t getting arrested for decades-old yet still terrible rape charge were you? Oh! I’m sorry, I guess you’re not acclaimed film director Roman Polanski. But you could be! And then you wouldn’t get a chance to read Knox Road this week, which would be SO conflicting. Which is sadder?? Clearly the rape charge. Definitely… Continue reading In Case You Missed It: Week In Review
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
Stream two new Frightened Rabbit songs, you lucky so-and-sos!
So Frightened Rabbit, who is really awesome, is releasing a single on November 16, and it’s going to be really awesome. I’m super serious, guys! Midnight Organ Fight was one of the best albums of 2008, so my hopes are high for the next album, which is set to come out sometime next year. FatCat… Continue reading Stream two new Frightened Rabbit songs, you lucky so-and-sos!
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!
Peter Bradley Adams’ forthcoming album, Traces, streaming in its entirety
I wasn’t even going to look at the inbox tonight as I’m off to go see Sunny Day Real Estate at the 9:30 club, but it’s a good thing I did, because I found this gem: Peter Bradley Adams is streaming his entire new album, Traces (officially due out 10/20,) on his website. We’ve written… Continue reading Peter Bradley Adams’ forthcoming album, Traces, streaming in its entirety