Author: Lee

Clean Equations’ sublime dream-pop

Clean Equations could easily be Messy Equations with seven band members. But in the age of the indie-pop collective (at least for me), they pull off a solid and tempered group dynamic. Musical hysteria be damned, you’re losing in the big bands battle! Minimalist percussion and layers upon layers of rippled keys and guitars make… Continue reading Clean Equations’ sublime dream-pop

[MP3] Holly Conlan: “Uh Oh”

I’ve been waiting to unleash this one on you guys, and today seemed appropriate. I HEART‘s pin-up girl calendar was officially made available online today, and if you aren’t totally lacking any sort of short-term memory, you’ll remember that Holly Conlan was involved with the singer/songwriter compilation for I HEART and the Bombshell Alliance. Support… Continue reading [MP3] Holly Conlan: “Uh Oh”

New Radio Shack commercial features Let’s Go Sailing’s “Icicles”

[youtube width=”540″ height=”360″]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VI8J_gkWgEI[/youtube] Well, the mainstream is picking up on this a bit late, but better late then never, right? Let’s Go Sailing’s brilliantly sweet The Chaos In Order has been a constant listen since it came out a couple years ago. One of the catchier tracks is “Icicles” (though it’s hard to pick a… Continue reading New Radio Shack commercial features Let’s Go Sailing’s “Icicles”

Loch Lomond

Wake up, ceiling stare, hurriedly dress and walk with the wind to work. Hear something. Stop. Gate off to the right. Press your ear to the door. Echoes, bouncing sounds. Eyes to the hole. Kids running around, innocence abound. Flowers in full bloom. Weeping trees. Afraid someone will see you watching. Realize you’re late to… Continue reading Loch Lomond

Beth Bombara and the Robotic Foundation

There are many artists out there that really give me a tough time getting used to their sound. Granted, once I do, I don’t understand how I didn’t like the music before (yes, Dirty Projectors, you are finally in that category for me.) So it’s surprising when I’m smitten almost instantaneously by a certain band/artist/sound/whatever,… Continue reading Beth Bombara and the Robotic Foundation

[KR Goes Global] Crowd Lu (盧廣仲) – A Taiwanese Sensation

Editor’s Note: We’re excited to announce a new feature here on Knox Road. In an effort to provide a diverse range of music, not only in genre but also by location and culture, we have recruited Lin Lizhuang, from Singapore, to write about music from parts of the world that may go unnoticed on this… Continue reading [KR Goes Global] Crowd Lu (盧廣仲) – A Taiwanese Sensation

I HEART’s second annual Bombshell Alliance

Remember the delightful and passionate singer/songwriter Arrica Rose, whom I featured back in May? It’s okay if you don’t (not really), but you better get to know her this time. She runs a non-profit organization by the name of I HEART Inc, whose goal is “to empower independent artists and their communities by encouraging the… Continue reading I HEART’s second annual Bombshell Alliance

The Most Serene Republic out-creep Grizzly Bear on Heavens To Purgatory video

So, um, Jamie’s decision to give Grizzly Bear the honors of creepiest video of ’09 was short-lived. The Most Serene Republic just set off an entirely different form of creepy on their new video for “Heavens To Purgatory.” Strewn body parts, instruments, and old-school clothing in a Victorian dollhouse setting, what more could we ask… Continue reading The Most Serene Republic out-creep Grizzly Bear on Heavens To Purgatory video

Knox Road Radio playlist for 11.8.09

Unfortunately, something was screwy with the stream ripper at the radio station and today’s show wasn’t properly archived in mp3 format. So you cannot listen to it. Fortunately, we had fun, and that’s all that really matters right?? Fun Fun Fun. No, we’re not at that Austin fest; we can get down ourselves, thank you… Continue reading Knox Road Radio playlist for 11.8.09