The Lumineers make the kind of life-affirming folk music that many bands aspire for, but few actually pull off. Their best track, “Ho Hey” is a perfectly crafted foot-stomper, literally demanding a group singalong – on tour, the crowd will surely “ho!” and “hey!” along with the band after every four drum beats. Lead singer… Continue reading The Lumineers
Wooden Shjips’ Remixes 12” makes me curious
I will confess that I’m usually not a fan of remixes. I find that remixes usually just end up sucking the life out of a song by adding a lot of drum machines and loops, thereby creating a new version that tends to be a shadow of the original. This is the stuff of DJ… Continue reading Wooden Shjips’ Remixes 12” makes me curious
Pontiak’s Echo Ono is a road trip record with a heavy emphasis on trip
One of the first great rock records of 2012 has landed in the form of Pontiak’s latest, Echo Ono. The nine tracks that make up this record have only one purpose: to take you on a room-shaking, mind-altering, jaw-dropping trip to anywhere but here. Echo Ono is a magical mystery tour for heavy psychedelic rock… Continue reading Pontiak’s Echo Ono is a road trip record with a heavy emphasis on trip
Coasts
Whoever said you can’t listen to upbeat music in winter is a big fat liar. Because I’m doing it right now. *Obnoxiously sticking my tongue out.* Coasts are a Bristol-based pop heavy band with driving melodies and peppy vocals. The band is going for a tropical vibe, which is clear through their music and their… Continue reading Coasts
[Hype Hype Hooray] How 9/11 Changed Rock ‘n’ Roll, Part 1
Jamie normally snarks on the music industry and the indie blog scene, but for the next three installments he will explore how the attacks on September 11 changed the course of rock music (note: he’s not talking about pop music, just rock). I know it’s about 9/11, but don’t get all weird about it, ok?… Continue reading [Hype Hype Hooray] How 9/11 Changed Rock ‘n’ Roll, Part 1
Stone Cold Fox
Editor’s Note: We’re proud to announce a new contributor, Adam Offitzer. Please join us in welcoming him to the Knox Road community. You can find him on Twitter at @aoffitzer. Since this is my first post ever for Knox Road, it’s probably a good place to define my music taste for you, the readers. The… Continue reading Stone Cold Fox
[The Past Presents] Unrest – “Perfect Teeth”
The Past Presents revisits revered albums from the past 20-25 years to ask the question, “Is this album still a classic, or has it lost its edge over the years?”. Was it a great record for that particular time and place, or is it something we’ll be passing on to our kids? It also looks… Continue reading [The Past Presents] Unrest – “Perfect Teeth”
Knox Road Live Blogs the Grammys (With a One-Hour Delay)!
The Grammys are back, you guys! While I usually wait until the awards are over to write a snarky commentary, I’ve decided to give it to you straight, as the action happens. Some Hype Hype Hooray-regulars might note that I don’t have cable, but this year I found a liiiittle loophole (my girlfriend has to… Continue reading Knox Road Live Blogs the Grammys (With a One-Hour Delay)!
[Abby’s Road] I Got You Covered
We’ve all been there: a friend suggests meeting up at a bar or restaurant before moving on to a show; a place you’ve never visited before. My most recent example of this was an Irish pub here in Munich. Such places aren’t usually chosen for the music, but for their drink or fattening bar food… Continue reading [Abby’s Road] I Got You Covered
Baobab
Holy crap have I fallen in love with a band/record out of nowhere. Baobab, essentially Phil Torres (with some help from Whitney Trettien), based out of Durham, North Carolina, just released their debut s/t album, and it couldn’t sound less like a debut. Complex, mature, and impeccably arranged, the album is nothing short of hypnotizing.… Continue reading Baobab