[MP3] Shadow Shadow: “Riviera”

Thanks to a longtime Knox Road reader, @MscTch, I was recently made aware of a stunning new song from the mysterious Swedish act, Shadow Shadow. Rumors abound about the group’s identity, but I don’t want to go making assumptions without knowing the true story here, and I imagine the info will be made public soon,… Continue reading [MP3] Shadow Shadow: “Riviera”

[Hype Hype Hooray] Rappers, Drugs and Money: The Dark Underbelly of Hip-Hop

Every [two weeks?] Jamie Hale takes a long, hard look at the music industry and the blog scene that feeds it. Here, he releases those findings and makes snarky, sarcastic remarks. Admittedly, both Jamie and Knox Road are a part of this scene. So sue us. On Tuesday, a jury found James Rosemond, better known… Continue reading [Hype Hype Hooray] Rappers, Drugs and Money: The Dark Underbelly of Hip-Hop

Notable Album Release: Kyle Adem – “armour.”

You continue to stand out on that rickety porch at night. You can see everything and no one sees you. The observer. And someday you’ll tell your children that you had the world by the balls. Kyle Adem – “Brother, Follow” [MP3] Kyle Adem – “Armour” [MP3] armour. is out July 24 via Ghost Motel… Continue reading Notable Album Release: Kyle Adem – “armour.”

The genre of Plankton Wat’s Spirits? Who cares.

When not sharing the stage with Nick Bindeman in Eternal Tapestry, Dewey Mahood creates his own sonic adventures as Plankton Wat. The arrival of fresh sounds from Plankton Wat is always cause for anticipation. Typically a Plankton Wat album is delivered on cassette, or sometimes CD-R, so having an LP release is even more special. Plankton Wat rides a thin… Continue reading The genre of Plankton Wat’s Spirits? Who cares.

A not-too-late look at Daniel Rossen’s wild and free Silent Hour/Golden Mile EP

Daniel Rossen builds a world of craggy cliffs and lapping seas, calling sirens and fireside revelations. He sings a whole world into being in five tracks; a starlit world full of shrines, deserts to traipse and promises to fulfill. Listening to this record feels a bit like reading a novel that begins right in the… Continue reading A not-too-late look at Daniel Rossen’s wild and free Silent Hour/Golden Mile EP

Eli et Papillon release debut full length

If you’ve been following Knox Road for a few years, the name Eli et Papillon may sound familiar because of one of the most bizarre episodes I’ve ever written about. I’m still totally confused about what exactly happened, as are Eli et Papillon. But you know what? It doesn’t matter to either of us anymore,… Continue reading Eli et Papillon release debut full length

[Hype Hype Hooray] When I Finally Sat Down and Listened to Thriller

Every [two weeks?] Jamie Hale takes a long, hard look at the music industry and the blog scene that feeds it. Here, he releases those findings and makes snarky, sarcastic remarks. Admittedly, both Jamie and Knox Road are a part of this scene. So sue us. I’ve never heard Michael Jackson’s Thriller. Sure, I’ve heard… Continue reading [Hype Hype Hooray] When I Finally Sat Down and Listened to Thriller