It’s time for The Conduits. Such a sweet duo, these two. It’s like they’ve known each other for years with their brilliant chemistry! Except…they’ve never even met. Christopher Postill lives in Toronto and Heather Mauch lives in San Fransisco. As far as North America is concerned, they couldn’t be living much farther away from each other.… Continue reading The Conduits
Luftwaffe
From the indiest of the indie comes Luftwaffe, a band that does everything themselves, in the hottest summer air (without air conditioning, obvz), and releases all their hard work for free. If it makes them happy, then it certainly makes me happy, because I’ve fallen in love with their sublime pop music. The Luftwaffe fellas,… Continue reading Luftwaffe
Stream a new song from Holly Conlan, “Stay”
A Knox Road favorite, Holly Conlan, just released a new single, “Stay”, and kindly provided it to us for streaming purposes. Now, you may not admit to being a sap like me, that’s fine and all, but I don’t believe you if you say you don’t have a bone of feeling in your body. Conlan’s… Continue reading Stream a new song from Holly Conlan, “Stay”
[Abby’s Road] Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Con
It’s true. I go to shows like it’s my job and buy more music than most women in their late-thirties. Though not a gambler, I’d be willing to put money on it. I’ve been told more than once by the grad students in my department that they’re surprised at my age. My favorite exclamation to… Continue reading [Abby’s Road] Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Con
[Contest] Ticket giveaway for Jesca Hoop and Eels @ Terminal 5
Jesca Hoop is supporting Eels at Terminal 5 in NYC on September 25 (this Saturday!) and we have TWO free tickets to give away to a lucky winner — drop us a comment on this post with anything at all (hopefully something interesting…) and we’ll pick a winner at random by Friday. Make sure you fill out the… Continue reading [Contest] Ticket giveaway for Jesca Hoop and Eels @ Terminal 5
Justin Jones @ 9:30 Club
My first impression of Justin Jones is that he – like this concert review – is the guy who shows up late to the party. Jones, a Virginia/D.C. singer-songwriter who is the first signed to 9:30 Records, a new label launched by 9:30 Club co-owner Seth Hurwitz, casually walked on stage to tune his guitar… Continue reading Justin Jones @ 9:30 Club
[MP3] Joshua LeMasters: “Cold Houses”
It’s been a while since I’ve thrown some warm Americana your way – you know, the type that’s meant for a chimney fire or out on the porch staring into nature’s abyss as the temperature cools off. Don’t tell me you don’t know what I’m talking about – it may seem overly cliché, but, like,… Continue reading [MP3] Joshua LeMasters: “Cold Houses”
Nicole Atkins releases free download of “Vultures” from new LP
The wait for Mondo Amore, the second full length LP for Nicole Atkins & The Black Sea due Jan. 25, just got a little easier. Today, the band released a free download (update: now apparently with a redeem code now no redeem code necessary) of “Vultures,” one of my personal favorites since its live debut in mid-2008. The… Continue reading Nicole Atkins releases free download of “Vultures” from new LP
Church Of The Very Bright Lights
Ever wonder what the band Women would sound like…as a different band? Me neither, but now we don’t have to! Church Of The Very Bright Lights, out of Calgary, is James Cullen, backed by Chris Reimer on drums and Matt Flegel (of Women) on bass. Church Of The Very Bright Lights recently finished up a… Continue reading Church Of The Very Bright Lights
[MP3] The Good Natured: “Prisoner”
The phenomenon of young artists getting more air time is nothing new. But rarely do we stumble upon a teenager who evokes such raw emotion as Sarah McIntosh (aka The Good Natured), a 19-year-old Brit. She’ll be releasing her second single, “My Animal”, November 1 via KIDS, and is teasing/pleasing us with the b-side in… Continue reading [MP3] The Good Natured: “Prisoner”