Mannequins on 7th Street, based in London but originally from Belgium, makes perfect rainy day music. Looking for the next Zero 7, but in male form? Well, the Mannequins duo is delivering similar blissed out electronic music and you’d be remiss not to keep track of their promising future.
Author: Lee
Mount Sharp
Mount Sharp, comprised of some of the coolest dudes I know, including one of my What Blog?! partners, Bryan Bruchman, have announced that their first physical release, WEIRD FEARS EP, will be available this summer via yk records. If first single “Crazy Eyes” is indicative of what’s to come, we’re in for a real treat. Killer guitar lines… Continue reading Mount Sharp
[MP3] The Lake District: “Framed”
When we talk about music, we oftentimes come up with banal platitudes to describe what the heck something sounds like in a way we think we’ve never described something in the past. It all comes out to synonymous adjectives and sometimes induces WTF faces. The Lake District aka Trevor Ransom, from Seattle, got creative in… Continue reading [MP3] The Lake District: “Framed”
Doe Paoro’s ‘Ink on the Walls’ EP
My good friend Doe Paoro returned with a new EP, Ink on the Walls, this week, marking a vast departure in production from her previous works. She collaborated with S. Carey of Bon Iver fame, and he added necessary tightness to her raw sound. Justin Vernon – surprise! – is featured as well. The soul is still… Continue reading Doe Paoro’s ‘Ink on the Walls’ EP
[MP3] Animal Years: “Got Nowhere To Go”
This week’s vote for most-likely-to-end-up-on-a-tv-show is Animal Years’ new single “Got Nowhere To Go”! Brimming with energy and radiating pop sunshine, it’s oh so easy to picture a character running through the streets to his loved one’s destination at the end of the episode. BUT DO THEY KISS?! I would assume so, if you listen… Continue reading [MP3] Animal Years: “Got Nowhere To Go”
[MP3] Jom Comyn: “Waves, No Water” (ft. Jessica Jalbert)
First (real) post back. Jom Comyn is an Edmonton based singer/songwriter specializing in low-key, thoughtful tunes. Jessica Jalbert provides the intimate vocals on his sophomore album’s strongest track, “Waves, No Water,” featuring a shoegazing guitar line. You can pick up In the Dark on 99 (All the Time, All the Time) via Value Records.
Guess what!? Knox Road back in action soon
Maybe even tomorrow. That’s right ladies and gentlemen and everyone else: we’re back. Thank you all for your patience during this longer-than-anticipated hiatus. Life had made it difficult to keep up with the blog, but I’m in a place now where I’ll be able to continue the upkeep and writing. I’ll be back to finding (or… Continue reading Guess what!? Knox Road back in action soon
Quick Update!
Hey friends, In case you hadn’t noticed, Knox Road has been lacking new posts lately. Don’t worry, it’s not a trend that will continue much longer. However, we have had some busy lives lately which has kept us from really digging our ears into new music. We will be back atcha shortly, with our eyes… Continue reading Quick Update!
Knox Road’s Top Albums of 2013
Another year, another top albums list (some things changed, though — we turned 5 years old!). We asked Knox Road writers to provide their Top Albums of 2013. You know what ensued. Tears, laughter, debate. Actually not much of any of those. Just heartfelt thoughts. If these lists make you listen to one new album,… Continue reading Knox Road’s Top Albums of 2013
Danger Village presents “The Ghost Control Mix”
You may have noticed we’re big Danger Village folks around here. Beth has filled our ears with goodies over the past few years, and I’ve had the chance to become REAL LIFE FRIENDS with her. One of those real-life-friends moments happened to be over CMJ, where Beth and I talked about one of her special… Continue reading Danger Village presents “The Ghost Control Mix”