Pressing play on the new Pontiak EP is akin to driving into the Texas desert, sliding open the van door and realizing exactly what you’re up against. In fact, it could have been a similar situation that inspired this album. Comecrudos is a four-part ode to the desert, inspired by a drive through west Texas,… Continue reading Pontiak takes us along for the ride on Comecrudos
clownfacee
Having featured the band Warm Weather the other day, I felt it necessary to balance things out around here. Thankfully, clownfacee’s Winter EP popped into my life and, much to my chagrin, things have stabilized (whew). The Winter EP is a spacey, experimental creation by Mike: the man, the myth, the legend. It takes some… Continue reading clownfacee
[Abby’s Road] Forgivable Misgivings
So I’m back. Guess who else is back? My favorite celibate vegetarian: Stephen Patrick Morrissey. The Smiths – and Mozzer’s voice in general – played an integral part in framing my musical taste. He’s aged incredibly well and though I prefer old images of a smooth, porcelain-faced waif with flowers in his back pocket over… Continue reading [Abby’s Road] Forgivable Misgivings
New Oak Island songs
Remember our buddy Jeff Zito, from Queens, New York? Well, he’s back with more reverb drenched action in some new songs released once a month on his website. He makes everything available for free download. Nice guy, nice songs. Oak Island – “Pawn Shop” [MP3] Oak Island – “Odd Proclamation” [MP3] Oak Island on Bandcamp… Continue reading New Oak Island songs
[MP3] James & Evander: “Constellating”
James & Evander, an analog synth duo from Oakland, just released their Constellating EP, which marks the first time the two use vocals in their music. It’s no surprise, then, that this is the first time I’m featuring them or really even hearing about them; the vocals do the backing a world of good. Constellating… Continue reading [MP3] James & Evander: “Constellating”
Warm Weather
There’s something coming down the stream. We’ll lock hands and set up as we make a net to grab it. I’ve got the little ones, you grab mom. Okay…here it comes….tears…no, laughter! He’s moving with the current, and Dad’s right next to him! Just as we planned. Oh man, the smiles. Swoop him up, guys!… Continue reading Warm Weather
[Hype Hype Hooray] The Dumb New Pitchfork Movie Will Prove Bloggers Are Gods
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 love movies, no lie! I love art house… Continue reading [Hype Hype Hooray] The Dumb New Pitchfork Movie Will Prove Bloggers Are Gods
KR Presents: New Old Abram Brown video for “Mountain Lions”
[vimeo]http://vimeo.com/22300848[/vimeo] Remember back in the day when I wrote up a grand ol’ artist profile about Old Abram Brown, some youngster New Hampshirites new to the indie music circuit? Everything about Old Abram Brown screams passion. Carson Lund’s vocals are earnest and emphatic, as if breaking all barriers of viscosity. Piano holds down the foundation,… Continue reading KR Presents: New Old Abram Brown video for “Mountain Lions”
[MP3] Meredith Bragg: “Birds of North America”
Oh, how happy I am to hear a new song from Virginia-based singer/songwriter Meredith Bragg. He’s been one of my all time favorites since I began listening to the type of music I love today (and, if you’re reading this site, you love too. I hope.). “Birds of North America” is brought to us by… Continue reading [MP3] Meredith Bragg: “Birds of North America”
Gabe Goodman
Gabe Goodman is young; damn young. He began writing music at the age of five and is now a whopping 18 years old. He just finished up his second full length, Friendly Fires (not to be confused with the British band of the same name), which is mostly electronic indie pop. Goodman is from Newton,… Continue reading Gabe Goodman