Author: Jamie

Vampire Weekend vs. their own album cover

Kudos to Pitchfork for picking up on this Vanity Fair article about the woman who appears on the cover of Vampire Weekend’s top-selling album, Contra, and is suing pretty much everybody over it. The polaroid of a blonde-haired blue-eyed girl from the 80s is maybe one of the most memorable album covers of the last… Continue reading Vampire Weekend vs. their own album cover

[MP3] Starfucker: “Julius”

Big news for Portland band Starfucker! Not only are they announcing a big tour with cute Austin-based group The Octopus Project, but they also signed to Polyvinyl! Wonderful! The band will release Julius, their first single with the label on September 14 (digital) and October 12 (vinyl). Fortunately, we already have an MP3 of the… Continue reading [MP3] Starfucker: “Julius”

[MP3] Ducktails: “Art Vandelay” / “Hamilton Road”

Any time a song is named after a Seinfeld joke, you know it’s worth listening to. Art Vandelay, the great importer/exporter can now live forever in the song of the same name by Ducktails, another project related to the ever-growing Real Estate family. The track is the b-side to the band’s upcoming Hamilton Road 7″… Continue reading [MP3] Ducktails: “Art Vandelay” / “Hamilton Road”

MGMT’s video for “Congratulations” tells us where stars are born

I think I’m getting used to MGMT videos now. Are they weird, odd, against the grain? Yes. But does that make them bad or unwatchable? Never! I’m sure they represent things that are very deep and meaningful! And visually they’re always interesting and unique! In this one we have our familiar heros traveling through some… Continue reading MGMT’s video for “Congratulations” tells us where stars are born

Weezer to “go indie” with new deal on Epitaph Records?

Weezer has left their long-time record label, Geffen, in a move they and others have called going “independent.” But rather than self-release their next album, or sign with a truly small label, they have instead signed with Epitaph Records. Although this moves the band away from corporate giants, is it really going “indie” if your… Continue reading Weezer to “go indie” with new deal on Epitaph Records?

Holy Fuck @ Siren

Holy Fuck didn’t turn heads at Siren, it threw them back in ecstasy. The experimental/psychedelic/dance band is known for their often-improvised instrumental jams, and they brought everything out in their festival-closing set Saturday that seemingly took the crowd by surprise. The thousands-deep slew of people moved like nobody was watching and like they themselves couldn’t… Continue reading Holy Fuck @ Siren

Of Montreal announce tour dates with Janelle MonĂĄe

As if you didn’t need another reason for summer to end (number one being it’s SO HOT WITHOUT AIR CONDITIONING IN MY APARTMENT I WANT TO DIE), amazing art rockers of Montreal will be touring this fall with the one and only queen of weirdo soul Janelle MonĂĄe. The tour kicks off right here with… Continue reading Of Montreal announce tour dates with Janelle MonĂĄe

I’m leaving and I’m not coming back (for about a month)

So despite what you may think, we here at Knox Road are real people with real lives that exist outside the confines of www.KnoxRoad.com (shocking, no?). As a real human, with real emotions and real dreams and real aspirations, I am taking a very real adventure of a lifetime. No, I’m not taking a note… Continue reading I’m leaving and I’m not coming back (for about a month)

[MP3] Ariel Pink with Added Pizzazz: “In The Heat Of The Night”

Ariel Pink has been on a hot streak lately. His latest album, Before Today, is enjoying all kinds of critical praise and probably making a good run for people’s year-end lists. But as if that wasn’t enough, the lo-fi superstar is releasing a self-titled EP with jazz freaks Added Pizzazz early July. The lead single,… Continue reading [MP3] Ariel Pink with Added Pizzazz: “In The Heat Of The Night”