College Football and Fantasy Football prep took over your life this week. It’s cool, happens to the best of us. Can’t say we’re immune either (I have a draft today, we all watched Maryland crush implode against Cal last night.) So, here’s what ya missed on Knox Road. [Image via Cartoon Stock] Monday: Klezmer on… Continue reading In Case You Missed It: Week in Review
Author: Lee
iTunes Mixery
Got another one for ya. For those who donāt know, this is iTunes Mixery part seis. Hereās how it goes: I play iTunes on shuffle -> tell you which song comes up -> provide the mp3 and a tidbit -> continue until five songs and embarrassment are complete. See my previous āmixeriesā at the bottom… Continue reading iTunes Mixery
The alt-folk of Boca Chica make me body weaka
You know I have this thing for female singer/songwriters. And musical collectives. And folk music. So, it kinda figures when you put all that stuff together and toss it in the oven, the finishing product will be nothing less than delicious. I get Boca Chica; Boca Chica gets me. Led by Hallie Pritts, Boca Chica… Continue reading The alt-folk of Boca Chica make me body weaka
Manson Family Picnic
Opening note: Today you’re getting two big (in members) bands from me. What can I say? Go big or go home. Manson Family Picnic is a five-piece from Brooklyn, NY with all sorts of wooden instruments and a knack for creating tight freak-folk tunes. Strings in odd places, background voices for no apparent reason, dissonant… Continue reading Manson Family Picnic
Notable Album Release: Letting Up Despite Great Faults (s/t)
Please excuse me if you have trouble reading any of the following – I’m trying to write this post while jumping (for joy). I previously mentioned a Letting Up Despite Great Faults EP all the way back in December, but it’s about time we get a full length album out of these fine West Coast… Continue reading Notable Album Release: Letting Up Despite Great Faults (s/t)
Akudama drops free September EP, Lost on the Brian Ferry
It’s the first of the month and you know what that means! More Akudama! They’ve dropped yet another free E.P. per their usual monthly standards. This one’s titled Lost on the Brian Ferry, and the music fits appropriately. The sound is dreamy, floating into the abyss, never really grounded in any sort of foundation. It’s… Continue reading Akudama drops free September EP, Lost on the Brian Ferry
Notable Album Release: Owen – New Leaves
Ever since I turned my ears onto the indie music scene, Mike Kinsella, most notably of Owen and American Football fame, has truly been one of my favorite artists. A recent post by good guy Ack over at Herohill about Owen finally heading to his Halifax, Candian home reminded me to turn over your attention… Continue reading Notable Album Release: Owen – New Leaves
New Exit Clov/Jukebox the Ghost side project, Drunken Sufis, to hold album release show August 30 in NYC
Well, this was totally unexpected. Two D.C. bands with close ties to Knox Road, Exit Clov and Jukebox the Ghost, have teamed up with various members of each to form a side-project, Drunken Sufis. Drunken Sufis display a political conspiracy-themed punk music so entirely different than the melodic pop rock of both Exit Clov and… Continue reading New Exit Clov/Jukebox the Ghost side project, Drunken Sufis, to hold album release show August 30 in NYC
[MP3] Light in August: “Northern Lights”
I’ve fallen in love with Michigan quartet Light in August, and I’ve only heard one song (though now I’ve listened to more because I’m on their MySpace, but it kind of takes away from the opening line, so pretend I haven’t.) “Northern Lights” is all kinds of wonderful. The airy tone, careful layering, delicate vocals,… Continue reading [MP3] Light in August: “Northern Lights”
In Case You Missed It: Week in Review
I’ve been breaking toes, Jamie’s been working nonstop, Jon’s been Jon. But we still labored on, because we love you so much. Wait, what? You missed out on our hard work?? Fine. Whatever. Here you go suckas, the KR week in review. [Image via] Monday: Greg Fine sets the mood with a warm tone. Dirty… Continue reading In Case You Missed It: Week in Review