[MP3] The Royal Concept: “Naked & Dumb”

Catching up on a few weeks worth of starred music and I can’t help but feature Sweden’s The Royal Concept. “Naked & Dumb” can’t be any more necessary of a track for our mid-week drabbery; it gets me back up on my feet and ready to roll. Seems like the indie world has ignored bands… Continue reading [MP3] The Royal Concept: “Naked & Dumb”

Stream the new Wickerbird single, “Druids”

We have the honor and pleasure of introducing the new Wickerbird track with good friend Dave Rawkblog, as well as FensePost and The Blue Indian. If you regularly read KR, you probably know Dave and I have similar taste, so if you’re typically aligned with our flavors of the week, you should be enamored with “Druids.”… Continue reading Stream the new Wickerbird single, “Druids”

New music from Terraplane Sun

I need to do something about my inbox. I thought I’d have to give some sort of disclaimer regarding how I’m a little late on the “new” part, but after wading back through several tabs of email, I realized this track was sent to me just two days ago. The music world is flying, and… Continue reading New music from Terraplane Sun

Junior Prom

It’s bright music Monday on Knox Road! Junior Prom, a new Brooklyn duo, create some of the most infectious pop I’ve heard in, well, forever, and they’re barely even rookies. They began recording their first material in the winter and are gradually releasing tracks this summer. We’ll keep you updated either here or via Twitter.… Continue reading Junior Prom

New music from Borrowed Beams of Light

Borrowed Beams of Light (Adam Brock and Nathan Walsh), out of Virginia, are fresh on the scene with a new EP/LP, Hot Spring, set to be released August 14 via Funny / Not Funny Records. Their jubilant pop gets a kick in the arse on lead singles, “Wing Stroke” (stream) and “Blood Choir” (listen above). Visit… Continue reading New music from Borrowed Beams of Light

[MP3] Dan Leno: “The World I Heard You Wait”

We formed in 2010 and set out to write some great pop songs together. A mischievous smirk breaks out every time I listen to “The World I Heard You Wait,” recognizing full well the gem of a song I’ve stumbled upon while still not entirely grasping its impact. As soon as I’m about to get… Continue reading [MP3] Dan Leno: “The World I Heard You Wait”