MNDR @ 9:30 Club

Ever since I read about – and got hooked on – electropop-IDM sensation MNDR (Amanda Warner) on Sheena Beaston’s blog,  it seemed that well-earned hype has grown exponentially. MNDR is everywhere: magazines, radio, blogs, Facebook advertisements, Mark Ronson’s infectious “Bang Bang Bang,” and now on tour with Chromeo. Maybe it was all the hype or… Continue reading MNDR @ 9:30 Club

[Notable Album Release] Rue Royale – Guide To An Escape

Rue Royale is another band that comes my way via the inimitable Brendan Losch, who never fails to impress with his musical selection (check his blog, Count Me Out). The Royale husband and wife duo are friends with Losch from their Chicago days, but have since moved to the UK, which is noticeable in their… Continue reading [Notable Album Release] Rue Royale – Guide To An Escape

The Barettas

Wait, am I the first one to post about this band?? Just kidding, Jamie! Also, I’m sure others have posted about The Barettas since they rock. The trio will make you wanna rip off your winter layers and dance all night. Their energy and youthfulness is contagiousness; they’ve certainly got a knack for crafting catchy… Continue reading The Barettas

[Hype Hype Hooray] Breaking the Me-First Mindset

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. Every time I think about posting an MP3 or… Continue reading [Hype Hype Hooray] Breaking the Me-First Mindset

But what if The White Stripes had never existed in the first place?

Today, a legend fell. The White Stripes, with their Grammy nominations and color-coordinated outfits (and weird mock brother-sister relationship) have called it quits. The duo has as many fans as critics, but let’s think for a moment about what the world would be like without the Stripes: The year is 2001. The White Stripes never… Continue reading But what if The White Stripes had never existed in the first place?

MEN try to fill the Le Tigre void with Talk About Body

[Full disclosure: I’m an avid Le Tigre fan] After Le Tigre went on hiatus in 2007, there has been an empty void that was once filled by their dance/electronica music about feminism and left-wing social commentary. IT’S BEEN FOUR LONG YEARS but we now have something to come and fill that void! But can MEN,… Continue reading MEN try to fill the Le Tigre void with Talk About Body

Beaulieu Porch

Beaulieu Porch is noise. And it’s pretty. And it’s raucous. And it’s pretty. It will all make sense when you listen. Someone’s shredding some dirty guitar. Beaulieu Porch – “The Colour 55” [MP3] Beaulieu Porch – “Raspberry Babies” [MP3] Beaulieu Porch is the pysch-pop project of Simon Berry, from Salisbury, UK. His new 7″ single… Continue reading Beaulieu Porch

[Abby’s Road] Kicking It Old School

And then there were three. In my language class, that is. I’ve enrolled myself in what one calls an “Intensive German Class.” M-F, 9am-1pm for 2 months. Intense indeed. It started with four students, including myself. Now, three days in, only GiGi, Jose and I remain. Keep in mind that I haven’t been a student… Continue reading [Abby’s Road] Kicking It Old School

[MP3] Hey Sholay: “Dreamboat”

Oh man. This is EXACTLY the kind of tune I needed to finish off a freezing cold / snow-laden week in NYC. Bouncy; peppy; totally infectious. It makes me smile. Hey Sholay – “Dreamboat” [MP3] Hey Sholay is a new five-piece band from Sheffield, UK and their providing music on the internet is an even… Continue reading [MP3] Hey Sholay: “Dreamboat”