Clap Your Hands Say Yeah debuted a song, “Statues,” on Jimmy Fallon last night and then turned around and released the MP3. So far, it’s had mixed reviews. I’ve decided to remain impartial on this one. Judge for yourself! Clap Your Hands Say Yeah – “Statues” [MP3]
All of Us/None of Us
California duo All of Us/None of Us is such a throwback to the 90s, I can’t help but love them. Don’t misinterpret that, they are their own original sound that is totally relevant today. But listening to them, I get this great Folk Implosion meets Radiohead vibe that seems like it should have been made… Continue reading All of Us/None of Us
“Florida Woman Calls 911 After McDonald’s Runs Out of McNuggets”
A headline today from Fox News. This is not a joke. See for yourself. (Hat tip to Knox Road friend Ashley) P.S. I promise we will get back to music next post!
Epic College Humor prank at UMD
Some guy at College Humor (lets call him beard) decided to prank another guy (glasses) after the epic prank glasses pulled on beard last year involving a baseball stadium and a fake proposal (watch here). Cutting to the chase, the sheep became the wolf in an awesome prank at a basketball game here at University… Continue reading Epic College Humor prank at UMD
Grizzly Bear 2009 tour dates
Fresh off, um, the leak (which you should not download, for everyone’s sake) of their latest album, Veckatimest, Grizzly Bear announced fresh concerts across North America. The new album is getting all kinds of love and might give Animal Collective a run for their money for Knox Road’s ongoing Best Album of 2009 award. Dates below!… Continue reading Grizzly Bear 2009 tour dates
New Akron/Family: “Everyone is Guilty”
Akron/Family, from Williamsport, PA (in the middle of like, nowhere, trust me), is releasing their new full-length, Set ‘Em Wild, Set ‘Em Free, on May 5. The first single and the album opener, “Everyone is Guilty,” is full of that awesome “we’re compensating for living in the middle of a boring state” energy (no offense meant… Continue reading New Akron/Family: “Everyone is Guilty”
Yeah Yeah Yeahs make weird It’s Blitz ads and move up release
I’m sure Yeah Yeah Yeahs had an awesome plan for releasing their latest album, It’s Blitz, but since it leaked that plan is over. The band condemned the early leaks on their blog, and moved up the release date to March 9. From the blog: “YYYs have been brimming with nervous excitement in anticipation of… Continue reading Yeah Yeah Yeahs make weird It’s Blitz ads and move up release
Doves announce North American tour
After teasing us North Americans with UK tour dates, Doves have finally announced a set of U.S. and Canadian shows. The band is preparing the release of their latest album, Kingdom of Rust, and there will probably be loads of cuts from it played live. Oh hey look! They’re coming to the 9:30 Club in… Continue reading Doves announce North American tour
No Doubt giving free download of entire catalogue to concertgoers
I guess to say “thanks” or to just lure people to their upcoming tour (which, to be fair, I DID say was unappealing), No Doubt is giving away a free download of the entire catalogue. That means every album from 1992’s No Doubt to 2003’s compilation The Singles. Of course, I would assume that most… Continue reading No Doubt giving free download of entire catalogue to concertgoers
MP3s of some SXSW artists, season finale (part five)
I apologize for how long it has taken to get to this last installment for SXSW, but I hope you’ve found solace in all the other posts we’ve been able to put out lately! Busy times for us here at Knox Road, that’s for sure. Anyway, as promised, here are the final highlights and mp3s… Continue reading MP3s of some SXSW artists, season finale (part five)