Author: Jamie

Knox Road Radio show + playlist for 3.7.10

Well after talking about everything that ISN’T music, and after having a healthy discussion about the idea of the remix, we got down to playing the tunes you either love, hate or love even more. Happy Birthday to Jon’s mom! This show was for you! Knox Road Radio 3.7.10 [MP3] (*Note: starts 1:30 in. Available… Continue reading Knox Road Radio show + playlist for 3.7.10

Pill Wonder takes tribal music to the beach on Jungle/Surf

The name of Pill Wonder’s debut album, Jungle/Surf, is entirely appropriate. The band seems as influenced by hectic tribal rhythms and jungle noises as they are by chilled out beach music. It reminds me of some old school big game hunter who displays his shotgun and lion head at his California beach house. Boots on,… Continue reading Pill Wonder takes tribal music to the beach on Jungle/Surf

Cults

Not a lot of information is readily available about Cults, presumably because all the possible search terms (band name: “cults;” song names: “go outside,” “most wanted” and “the curse”) are all pretty common words that could all be associated with one another about things that are not super great music (sadness, mostly). But what I… Continue reading Cults

New Gorillaz album streaming at NPR because of excitement, I guess

The music world is in a flurry this morning because the new Gorillaz album, Plastic Beach is streaming in full over at NPR. Coolio! I haven’t listened to it yet because it’s 8:30 in the morning and I’m not some sort of SUPERHUMAN who gets this news at ALL HOURS OF THE DAY/NIGHT. So excuse… Continue reading New Gorillaz album streaming at NPR because of excitement, I guess

In Case You Missed It: Week In Review

If you spent the week congratulating FREAKING OUT at the women’s Canadian Olympic hockey team for their celebration DAMNATION, then you might have missed some great music. But good for you! Those women deserved their champagne and cigars VERBAL LASHING. I’m so glad they can go home with pride SHAME. Now that you feel so good… Continue reading In Case You Missed It: Week In Review

[MP3] Pill Wonder: “Gone To The Market”

I recently showed you Pill Wonder’s video for “Wishing Whale” off their upcoming LP, Jungle/Surf. Today they released another listen with “Gone To The Market,” a very hectic and intensely upbeat song that might remind you of Los Campesinos! if Los Campesinos! wasn’t so sad and angry all the time (seriously guys, just CHILL). It’s… Continue reading [MP3] Pill Wonder: “Gone To The Market”

Butterfly Bones

Back in December, my brother-in-law told me to go listen to a song called “XOXO” by the band Butterfly Bones. “Sure,” I told him as I carelessly typed it into my phone. Well months later, he reminded me of the song and after suffering the embarrassment of the “Who? What? Did I write that in… Continue reading Butterfly Bones

[MP3] M.I.A. vs Vampire Weekend: “Giving Up The Sunshowers”

As if we need more indie/pop mashups (hint: we do), The Hood Internet has pit M.I.A.’s “Sunshowers” against Vampire Weekend’s “Giving Up The Gun,” in a wonderful little pop-friendly tune. Granted, this is no “No One Womanizes Like You,” but it’s still great. In this post-Girl Talk world*, it’s rare to find good mashups and… Continue reading [MP3] M.I.A. vs Vampire Weekend: “Giving Up The Sunshowers”

Efterklang sounds great, but shallow on Magic Chairs

Danish band Efterklang is known for their ever-evolving, hook-free music, and their third album is no deviation. While the band’s first album, Tripper, earned comparisons to the likes of Sigur Rós, and their second, Parades, moved them closer to bands like Arcade Fire, Magic Chairs might be a step toward the string and horn-heavy Sufjan Stevens.… Continue reading Efterklang sounds great, but shallow on Magic Chairs