Tag: Music

School’s Out

Well, I’m done with my final exam (sucks for Jamie and Bob!) I’m also in the midst of a downpour – hooray NYC. What better to do than toss up a mix?! matt pond PA – “Summer Is Coming” [MP3] (from Nature of Maps) Turin Brakes – “Pain Killer (Summer Rain)” [MP3] (from Ether Song)… Continue reading School’s Out

Dirty Projectors/TV on the Radio announce tour dates

Well this couldn’t be any more the best. Dirty Projectors, who are about to release their new album, Bitte Orca, and TV on the Radio, who blew everybody away last year with Dear Science,, are touring TOGETHER! OMGWTFSOCOOL!! You should probably go because it will be amazing. I don’t want to call it a “once-in-a-lifetime… Continue reading Dirty Projectors/TV on the Radio announce tour dates

The Woodlands: Even The Decemberists “dig” their music!

Portland husband and wife duo, The Woodlands, is adorable. That’s just fact. Any time love, acoustic guitars and indie music comes into play it’s going to be great (see: She & Him). Even better, they call the Pacific Northwest home! Anybody who’s been there can tell you it’s pretty much the cutest place ever (they… Continue reading The Woodlands: Even The Decemberists “dig” their music!

Back To Save The Universe reps College Park with From The Front Lines of the Good Fight

Here in College Park, a certain breed of bands tends to pop up. A breed best characterized as, how should I put this, “jammy.” Judgement reserved. But breaking that barrier is Back To Save The Universe. Like Barenaked Ladies with jazzier drumming. In fact, despite frontman Andrew Grossman’s cutesy lyrics andĀ Mike Seiler’s melodic keys, the… Continue reading Back To Save The Universe reps College Park with From The Front Lines of the Good Fight

Jon Hopkins’ Insides officially set loose

Insides, out on Domino, has been a much anticipated release by us here at KR, and it’s our pleasure to share a couple songs with you of more electronic genius (albeit very different) after that previous post on Tortoise. Pick up your copy now, and read what we wrote about Jon Hopkins when he dropped… Continue reading Jon Hopkins’ Insides officially set loose

Notable Album Release: Tortoise – Beacons Of Ancestorship

One-upping Doves’ first new material in four years, Tortoise is back with their first new music in FIVE years. Their upcoming CD, titled Beacons Of Ancestorship, will drop June 23, on Thrill Jockey, and will have many electronic maestros salivating. Tortoise have made a name for themselves in the electro-rock genre over the years with… Continue reading Notable Album Release: Tortoise – Beacons Of Ancestorship

Built to Spill, Raveonettes, Frightened Rabbit in Siren Festival 2009 initial lineup

So I’ve been waiting for this for months (and here I am, posting it 6 days late). In my opinion the best small summer music festival, Sirenfest, is back with a date and an initial 2009 lineup. If you’re unfamiliar with the annual show, it’s a free, one-day festival at Coney Island, NY. Past shows… Continue reading Built to Spill, Raveonettes, Frightened Rabbit in Siren Festival 2009 initial lineup

In Case You Missed It: Week in Review

In case you were trying to hold your composure in the face of extreme nerves for the epic Celtics-Bulls series (like me) and couldn’t supplement that with the excitement we bring ’round these parts, here’s what you missed this week on Knox Road: Monday: Dark Was The Night getting some late promotion in the city… Continue reading In Case You Missed It: Week in Review

Deer Tick announces HUGE summer tour

Seriously, so many tour dates. Unlike those lame stupid bands that organize like five-city tours, Deer Tick announced an epic 47 shows for their Born on Flag Day tour in support of their upcoming sophomore release Born on Flag Day. They’re pretty much covering the whole U.S./Canada spread like PROFESSIONALS. Who make people happy with… Continue reading Deer Tick announces HUGE summer tour