[Hype Hype Hooray] How Much Influence Does Indie Music Really Have?

Every [two weeks?] Jamie Hale takes a long, hard look at the music industry and the blog scene that feeds it. Here, he releases those findings and makes snarky, sarcastic remarks. Admittedly, both Jamie and Knox Road are a part of this scene. So sue us. This week I got my TIME magazine, as usual,… Continue reading [Hype Hype Hooray] How Much Influence Does Indie Music Really Have?

[Hype Hype Hooray] If We Ignore the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame It Will Go Away

Every [two weeks?] Jamie Hale takes a long, hard look at the music industry and the blog scene that feeds it. Here, he releases those findings and makes snarky, sarcastic remarks. Admittedly, both Jamie and Knox Road are a part of this scene. So sue us. It happens every year. As the Rock and Roll… Continue reading [Hype Hype Hooray] If We Ignore the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame It Will Go Away

[Hype Hype Hooray] When I Passed Out at an Of Montreal Show

Every [two weeks?] Jamie Hale takes a long, hard look at the music industry and the blog scene that feeds it. Here, he releases those findings and makes snarky, sarcastic remarks. Admittedly, both Jamie and Knox Road are a part of this scene. So sue us. I just spent the last six weeks talking about… Continue reading [Hype Hype Hooray] When I Passed Out at an Of Montreal Show

[Hype Hype Hooray] How 9/11 Changed Rock ‘n’ Roll, Part 3

Jamie normally snarks on the music industry and the indie blog scene, but for the next three installments he will explore how the attacks on September 11 changed the course of rock music (note: he’s not talking about pop music, just rock). I know it’s about 9/11, but don’t get all weird about it, ok?… Continue reading [Hype Hype Hooray] How 9/11 Changed Rock ‘n’ Roll, Part 3

[Hype Hype Hooray] How 9/11 Changed Rock ‘n’ Roll, Part 2

Jamie normally snarks on the music industry and the indie blog scene, but for the next three installments he will explore how the attacks on September 11 changed the course of rock music (note: he’s not talking about pop music, just rock). I know it’s about 9/11, but don’t get all weird about it, ok?… Continue reading [Hype Hype Hooray] How 9/11 Changed Rock ‘n’ Roll, Part 2

[Hype Hype Hooray] How 9/11 Changed Rock ‘n’ Roll, Part 1

Jamie normally snarks on the music industry and the indie blog scene, but for the next three installments he will explore how the attacks on September 11 changed the course of rock music (note: he’s not talking about pop music, just rock). I know it’s about 9/11, but don’t get all weird about it, ok?… Continue reading [Hype Hype Hooray] How 9/11 Changed Rock ‘n’ Roll, Part 1

Knox Road Live Blogs the Grammys (With a One-Hour Delay)!

The Grammys are back, you guys! While I usually wait until the awards are over to write a snarky commentary, I’ve decided to give it to you straight, as the action happens. Some Hype Hype Hooray-regulars might note that I don’t have cable, but this year I found a liiiittle loophole (my girlfriend has to… Continue reading Knox Road Live Blogs the Grammys (With a One-Hour Delay)!

[Hype Hype Hooray] The Online Hype Machine Pushed Lana Del Rey Over a Cliff

Every [two weeks?] Jamie Hale takes a long, hard look at the music industry and the blog scene that feeds it. Here, he releases those findings and makes snarky, sarcastic remarks. Admittedly, both Jamie and Knox Road are a part of this scene. So sue us. “Poor Lana Del Rey” read The Hollywood Gossip on… Continue reading [Hype Hype Hooray] The Online Hype Machine Pushed Lana Del Rey Over a Cliff

[Hype Hype Hooray] The Horrible Criticism Machine Takes on Boring Mainstream Rock

Every [two weeks?] Jamie Hale takes a long, hard look at the music industry and the blog scene that feeds it. Here, he releases those findings and makes snarky, sarcastic remarks. Admittedly, both Jamie and Knox Road are a part of this scene. So sue us. Ohhhh some critics like to opine about the current… Continue reading [Hype Hype Hooray] The Horrible Criticism Machine Takes on Boring Mainstream Rock

[Hype Hype Hooray] Why Do People Hate Christmas Music?

Every [two weeks?] Jamie Hale takes a long, hard look at the music industry and the blog scene that feeds it. Here, he releases those findings and makes snarky, sarcastic remarks. Admittedly, both Jamie and Knox Road are a part of this scene. So sue us. “I HATE Christmas,” my coworker said last week. “Really?”… Continue reading [Hype Hype Hooray] Why Do People Hate Christmas Music?