I really didn’t want to enjoy Kate Miller-Heidke‘s 45-minute set last night in Washington, D.C. My other concert reviews on this site have been full of praise and I wanted to write a scathing review; certainly the Australian’s quirky pop, which I had only limited exposure to prior to the show, couldn’t win me over. I… Continue reading Kate Miller-Heidke @ 9:30 Club
[Hype Hype Hooray] Radio Killed the Blogosphere Star?
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. Last week at work I mindlessly hummed Sufjan Stevens’… Continue reading [Hype Hype Hooray] Radio Killed the Blogosphere Star?
[MP3] Fredrik: “White on White”
Well guys, I’m back from New Orleans for work and my, do I have some great new music to share with you. Thanks so much for your patience! It was a busy week, but I’ll be coming at you with several posts over the next few days. On that note, there is little better than… Continue reading [MP3] Fredrik: “White on White”
[The Past Presents] Teenage Fanclub – “Songs From Northern Britain”
Like the short kid stuck in the back row of the fourth grade class photo, Teenage Fanclub quietly lurked around the fringe of the hugely popular bands of the 90’s, trying to squeeze themselves into the picture. Their name was known, but they never got the same recognition as their contemporaries. Radiohead and other huge… Continue reading [The Past Presents] Teenage Fanclub – “Songs From Northern Britain”
[MP3] Hancock Basement: “One in a Million Does”
Nothing like some new, bouncy Australian pop from folks we’ve excitedly featured in the past. Hancock Basement remains unencumbered by genre trends, moving forward with their own brand of pop weirdness, oooh-ahhhs, and general likeability. They get me going on a day like today, where I need all the energy I can muster to pack… Continue reading [MP3] Hancock Basement: “One in a Million Does”
Hey Rosetta! is touring. You should go.
Becoming one of my most listened to bands after watching this video a few months back, Hey Rosetta!, the Canadian troupe led by Tim Baker on vocals, is touring all over the Northeast with Sarah Harmer. So get yourselves out to see them! (Tour dates after the jump.) It’s orchestral, sprawling indie pop/folk at it’s finest,… Continue reading Hey Rosetta! is touring. You should go.
Eureka Birds release Eureka! EP
Eureka Birds, a four-piece (sometimes fiver) band I included in my Memorial Day mix back in May, released a new EP today, titled Eureka! How ’bout that! The Eureka crew, from Baltimore, has been around since 2006 making sweet, subdued pop, with a self-titled debut album and now the Eureka! EP under their name. Frontman… Continue reading Eureka Birds release Eureka! EP
[MP3] Trophy Wife: “Microlite”
I’ve been waiting for an electronic song of this ilk for a while now. It’s been quite some time since I posted some sugary electronica, but that’s not because I’ve stopped listening to it. It’s mostly due to the fact that there’s been a disappointing dearth of it in 2010. (If I’m wrong, PLEASE tell… Continue reading [MP3] Trophy Wife: “Microlite”
[MP3] Kori Pop: “Nowhere Near My Heart”
Canadian songstress Kori Pop (are you already skeptical? Don’t be! It’s her actual name…unless that makes you more skeptical), recently released her debut album, From The Outskirts, and is kindly providing her first single, “Nowhere Near My Heart”, for free download. She takes the standard singer/songwriter fare (piano, hand claps, you know the drill) and… Continue reading [MP3] Kori Pop: “Nowhere Near My Heart”
[Hype Hype Hooray] Because I CARE about your Halloween playlists
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. Normally this column would be used to talk snark… Continue reading [Hype Hype Hooray] Because I CARE about your Halloween playlists