Author: Lee

Syme

A band I only recently began listening to (and has left me wishing I started earlier,) Norwegian quartet, Syme, mixes layered harmonies with infectious melodies to create some truly indelible music. Fredrik Vogsborg and Ketil Endresen’s falsetto vocals make these electronic pop ditties hard not to enjoy, as the music sounds cute and refreshing. While… Continue reading Syme

In Case You Missed It: Week in Review

If you’ve been driving all week to get to the inauguration but shedding tears over missing out on Knox Road content, have no fear! Here’s what went down: Monday Collaborate with Santogold and you won’t be stupid Microsoft + Advertising = Horror Show (Songsmith.) Free mp3s every month from awesome band, Dayliner Wintermitts are crafty… Continue reading In Case You Missed It: Week in Review

Ivana XL

Sticking with the Brooklyn theme on a cold night, I present to you singer/songwriter Ivana XL. Don’t let the name throw you off – she’s not some crazy punk crooner – actually quite the opposite.  Ivana’s voice is haunting with a Regina Spektor-like ting (but don’t get caught up in the whole comparison thing, because… Continue reading Ivana XL

Notable CD Release: Matt & Kim – Grand

Not my typical style of music, Matt & Kim, the Brooklyn duo, somehow find a way to keep me listening. And that’s why I’m excited for the new album release, Grand, January 20, and for the upcoming record release show, January 22, at Williamsburg Music Hall in Brooklyn. They have pounding beats over danceable (if… Continue reading Notable CD Release: Matt & Kim – Grand

Kings of Leon playing at Madison Square Garden

Coming at you live from New York, the first concert post of my new “local” area! Kings of Leon, who made for themselves a memorable 2008, will be playing (with The Whigs) at Madison Square Garden on Jan 29th. I’ll take a guess and say this is probably the biggest venue they have ever played,… Continue reading Kings of Leon playing at Madison Square Garden

Early Release of Coconut Records’ New Album, Davy!

We received exciting news from the folks over at Amie Street. They just announced the early release of the new Coconut Records album, Davy, a week before its broader release! Check it out, and go get yourself a copy. Here’s the press release from Amie Street: “New York, NY, January 13, 2009 – AmieStreet.com announced… Continue reading Early Release of Coconut Records’ New Album, Davy!

iTunes Mixery

So I’m gonna play a little game with you (I got the idea from a friend over at Silly Pipe Dreams, who now writes for the FX comedy “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia”). This is what happens: I press play on iTunes, and then tell you which 5 songs show up and provide a little… Continue reading iTunes Mixery

Dayliner: A band with a plan. Free mp3s every month!

Dayliner is a trio from Nova Scotia (specifically Bridgetown), Canada, who have literally just started making music – they have all of two songs recorded. But that won’t stop us from talking them up because those two songs show quite a beacon of hope for the crew. Dayliner has no interest in selling their music.… Continue reading Dayliner: A band with a plan. Free mp3s every month!

Soft Saturday: Boy In Static – Candy Cigarette

Boy In Static, the San Francisco duo of Alexander Chen and Kenji Ross, is set to release a new album, Candy Cigarette, in March. Before I get to some info about the album, let’s talk history. Chen’s small demo album was originally discovered in 2003 by The Notwist (one of my favorite bands), which is… Continue reading Soft Saturday: Boy In Static – Candy Cigarette