A review of the up-and-coming The Hush Now

The Hush Now, not to be confused with The Hush Sound, hold a soft spot in my heart coming from my hometown (…city) of Boston. The five-piece indie rockers mesh some background psychedelica with lighter fare to create sounds of both dissonance and difference. The difference being that they don’t follow what an arrangement “should”… Continue reading A review of the up-and-coming The Hush Now

Nightly News and what the “cool kids” are listening to these days.

In order to do this, you need a tv anchor that wants to be hip. I am not just talking about “we don’t fucking torture!” hip, I am talking about the type of hip that allows you to talk to Deer Tick. Brian Williams is launching an online series of interviews with musicians. I have… Continue reading Nightly News and what the “cool kids” are listening to these days.

In Case You Missed It: Week in Review

In case you were pregaming Mother’s Day or studying for final exams or doing like, 24-hour improv shows, here’s what you missed this week on Knox Road. Monday: The Siren Music festival – Jamie’s love – gets into gear. Bob gets philosophical #2: Go to as many concerts as you can while you’re young, because… Continue reading In Case You Missed It: Week in Review

Spotlight Saturday: Beat Radio

Ok, so I make it seem like Spotlight Saturday is actually a feature here on Knox Road. It’s not. This is the first time I’m doing it (not meaning a spotlight of course – we’ve had several of those, just not by way of “Spotlight Saturday”), but honestly, I like alliterations and I really wanted… Continue reading Spotlight Saturday: Beat Radio

Why “Birthday Sex” is the best ever

So there’s this relatively new R&B song by Jeremih called “Birthday Sex.” No guessing games here, you know exactly what it’s about. But unlike that last song about sex and holidays, “Birthday Sex” appears to be 100% serious. I know what you’re thinking. You’re thinking: “‘Birthday Sex?’ how pedantic and inane! Let me sip my… Continue reading Why “Birthday Sex” is the best ever

School’s Out

Well, I’m done with my final exam (sucks for Jamie and Bob!) I’m also in the midst of a downpour – hooray NYC. What better to do than toss up a mix?! matt pond PA – “Summer Is Coming” [MP3] (from Nature of Maps) Turin Brakes – “Pain Killer (Summer Rain)” [MP3] (from Ether Song)… Continue reading School’s Out

Dirty Projectors/TV on the Radio announce tour dates

Well this couldn’t be any more the best. Dirty Projectors, who are about to release their new album, Bitte Orca, and TV on the Radio, who blew everybody away last year with Dear Science,, are touring TOGETHER! OMGWTFSOCOOL!! You should probably go because it will be amazing. I don’t want to call it a “once-in-a-lifetime… Continue reading Dirty Projectors/TV on the Radio announce tour dates

The Woodlands: Even The Decemberists “dig” their music!

Portland husband and wife duo, The Woodlands, is adorable. That’s just fact. Any time love, acoustic guitars and indie music comes into play it’s going to be great (see: She & Him). Even better, they call the Pacific Northwest home! Anybody who’s been there can tell you it’s pretty much the cutest place ever (they… Continue reading The Woodlands: Even The Decemberists “dig” their music!

Back To Save The Universe reps College Park with From The Front Lines of the Good Fight

Here in College Park, a certain breed of bands tends to pop up. A breed best characterized as, how should I put this, “jammy.” Judgement reserved. But breaking that barrier is Back To Save The Universe. Like Barenaked Ladies with jazzier drumming. In fact, despite frontman Andrew Grossman’s cutesy lyrics andĀ Mike Seiler’s melodic keys, the… Continue reading Back To Save The Universe reps College Park with From The Front Lines of the Good Fight