You might think we’re all doom and gloom here at Knox Road, and if that’s the case, well, you’re wrong! Haha! We like all sorts of happy things too. Like kittens. And Tim Minchin. So who’s Tim Minchin, you ask? Well, he just so happens to be an Australian musician/comedian who writes songs with funny… Continue reading Tim Minchin is equal parts funny and Australian
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Headlights are solid, if confusing, on Wildlife
Wildlife is one of those albums that’s really hard to have a confident opinion about. I’m sure you know the type: you know the music is good, and the band is obviously talented, but you can’t really say why it works. Just me? Oh. Anyway, Headlights‘ Wildlife is that album. The sound has a certain… Continue reading Headlights are solid, if confusing, on Wildlife
The Raveonettes’ In And Out Of Control is just darling
Few bands have evolved as beautifully as The Raveonettes. They have always had an admittedly apparent 50s pop influence, but the band started as something more rough and tumble. The first track on their first release, “Attack Of The Ghost Riders” from 2002’s Whip It On, is intensely dark and harder-edged. From there, they patiently… Continue reading The Raveonettes’ In And Out Of Control is just darling
New Nirvana, sorta!
Oh my god, you guys, new Nirvana! I was looking for a recent press photo, but couldn’t find a good one. Don’t worry, I’ll keep looking. There’s gotta be a new one out there! Anyway, this is an unreleased version of “Scoff,” which comes with the upcoming deluxe reissue of Bleach. It’s really good quality,… Continue reading New Nirvana, sorta!
The Raveonettes make adorable video for “Last Dance”
A lot of the material we’ve heard from the new Raveonettes album, In And Out Of Control, is pretty bleak. It’s all about sadness and rape (??) and stuff, all in the style of old 50s pop tunes revamped for the 21st century. So does the video for their new song, “Last Dance,” match that… Continue reading The Raveonettes make adorable video for “Last Dance”
Zero 7 are rather boring and forgettable on Yeah Ghost
I’ll be blunt: Zero 7‘s Yeah Ghost isn’t too good. Sure, the group has that whole “downtempo” labeling, but shouldn’t that be a description rather than an excuse? As a whole, the music is pretty boring, in all of its harmless blips and bloops, same ol’ same ol’ drumbeats and guitars, and the like. The… Continue reading Zero 7 are rather boring and forgettable on Yeah Ghost
[MP3] The Barents Sea: “I’ve Got The Right Idea”
I learned about geography today! Apparently the Barents Sea is part of the Arctic Ocean located north of Norway and Russia. Interesting! It’s also the name of a Scottish band fed up with their music scene, who decided to try something more inspired and unique. Cool! They’ve recorded a “mini-album,” Bear Island, that’s available for a… Continue reading [MP3] The Barents Sea: “I’ve Got The Right Idea”
matt pond PA to release new album, Dark Leaves, in February
“Leaves” is becoming the new “it” word. First we get Owen with New Leaves and coming in February is matt pond PA‘s newest full-length, Dark Leaves. I guess it’s not just cool to physically go green but also to Speak Green! (Because leaves are part of the environment, duh.) Regardless, as I’ve said before, matt… Continue reading matt pond PA to release new album, Dark Leaves, in February
[MP3] Javelin remix The Very Best’s “Julia”
I was just listening to The Very Best’s Warm Heart Of Africa this morning and noting how awesome and refreshing the Radioclit/Esau Mwamwaya duo is, so imagine my surprise when Stereogum noted a new remix of their great song, “Julia!” I’ll save you the trouble, I was very surprised! And pleased with the result. The… Continue reading [MP3] Javelin remix The Very Best’s “Julia”
[MP3] Holopaw: “The Art Teacher and the Little Stallion”
Florida’s Holopaw is gearing up to release their third album, Oh, Glory. Oh, Wilderness, and in preparation have decided to share “The Art Teacher and the Little Stallion.” Hey thanks! The song is track one, side one on the album and it introduces the character “Little Stallion” who apparently is in the rest of the… Continue reading [MP3] Holopaw: “The Art Teacher and the Little Stallion”