Author: Lee

Fleet Foxes – Tiger Mountain Peasant Song (First Aid Kit Cover). Wow.

Holy Shit. I’m way late on this (considering the video was posted in August) but watch this Fleet Foxes cover, courtesy of the Swedish duo, First Aid Kit. It’s staggering. (Thanks to my friend Rachel for showing me.) MP3 of the cover below. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HMrqBldlqzA] From their label, Jagadamba (Rabid) Records: “The Swedish duo First Aid… Continue reading Fleet Foxes – Tiger Mountain Peasant Song (First Aid Kit Cover). Wow.

New Super Mash Bros. song: “Kisses and Thugs”

Super Mash Bros., a Knox Road favorite and friend, released a new song on their myspace called “Kisses and Thugs”. It’s just what you’d expect from them: a lot of mashing. Listen to “Kisses and Thugs” streaming here. Also, that photo’s gotta be a Bat-Mitzvah party. Seriously, what better for a Bat-Mitzvah than an album… Continue reading New Super Mash Bros. song: “Kisses and Thugs”

Rachael Yamagata performing “Be Be Your Love”

Why am I posting this video? Because I love Rachael Yamagata, and I love this song. Here’s an astonishing rendition with excellent instrumental accompaniment. Mp3 Below. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RwJBf2VQdb8] Rachael Yamagata – “Be Be Your Love” (from Happenstance) Buy her latest album Elephants…Teeth Sinking Into Heart Here’s an mp3: Rachael Yamagata – “Sidedish Friend”

Rewind 2: Indie Bands covering the 80’s

(image from http://www.buffetlibredjs.net/) “Hello ladies and gentlemen, girls and boys, and all other life forms. Welcome onboard this RWD2 flight to the sounds of yesteryear.” – Buffetlibre’s Rewind 2 Wow. 90 covers. 90 mp3’s. Buffetlibre has done it again. Like last year, they have posted several covers. But this year is even more comprehensive and… Continue reading Rewind 2: Indie Bands covering the 80’s

Andrew Bird and Frightened Rabbit concerts!

Andrew Bird is playing (with like a thousand other artists – notables include Tortoise and Ted Leo) at the Black Cat in D.C. January 19, the night before his album Noble Beast is released! Andrew Bird – “Tenuousness” (MP3) (new song!) Ted Leo & The Pharmacists – “Biomusicology” (MP3) (from The Tyranny of Distance) Also,… Continue reading Andrew Bird and Frightened Rabbit concerts!

Swan Lake to release new album, Enemy Mine, March 24

Swan Lake has announced their sophomore effort, Enemy Mine, the follow-up to Beast Moans (2006), will be released March 24, 2009. The Canadian indie super trio – comprised of Carey Mercer of Frog Eyes, Daniel Bejar of Destroyer and The New Pornographers, and Spencer Krug of Wolf Parade, Sunset Rubdown, and Frog Eyes – has… Continue reading Swan Lake to release new album, Enemy Mine, March 24

Knox Road in: The Year That Was, 2008

Without further ado, we present to you 2008, in review. Top 10 Best Things (in no particular order): Kanye West’s “Eat Shit and Die” Stephen Colbert, Jon Stewart, and Conan O’ Brian fighting on national television Michael Phelps sets a lot of world records and loves freedom and democracy Of Montreal’s Kevin Barnes performs on… Continue reading Knox Road in: The Year That Was, 2008

In Case You Missed It: Week In Review

It’s been busy as ever at Knox Road and beyond, what with the year change (happy!) and Zooey Deschanel’s breaking of many hearts (sad). If for some reason you missed the mayhem, here’s what happened this week at Knox Road (and stay tuned, tomorrow we will post our highly anticipated year end-lists!): Monday: Pop music… Continue reading In Case You Missed It: Week In Review

Susie Suh: Singer/Songwriter Extraordinaire. (And other concert info.)

Susie Suh‘s self-titled debut from Epic records last year showed her promise as a true acoustic, bare art musician. She lays her soul out in delicate fashion, with a sound that tugs at your heart strings and leaves you with a longing, self-deprecating (yes!) feeling but leaves you wanting more all the same. The songs… Continue reading Susie Suh: Singer/Songwriter Extraordinaire. (And other concert info.)