I’m not really sure if this guy’s name is McGowan or Mcgowan, it says both on his MySpace. How are those things decided anyway? I think his name is McGowan and he goes by Mcgowan as an artist. Confusionnnn. (*See comments for some clarification!) Whatever, this McSomething from Brooklyn is ripe with pop/rock to make… Continue reading McGowan, not simply an American Regular
Author: Lee
Just because.
It’s Friday night. Let your guard down. The Album Leaf – “Eastern Glow” [MP3] (from In A Safe Place) The Album Leaf – “Into The Sea” [MP3] (from Into The Blue Again) [Andrew Phoenix photography]
Shadows on a River earn comparisons to Radiohead and Elliott Smith
Shadows on a River’s debut album, Shadows on a River, has been compared to Radiohead and Elliott Smith. While I think there is some truth to these comparisons, especially on a couple songs in particular (most notably, “In Business,” which sounds like an actual mix between the two), Shadows on a River have their own… Continue reading Shadows on a River earn comparisons to Radiohead and Elliott Smith
Sidechild far from wild child
Yet another Swede here on KR, Sidechild, the moniker for a guy named Pontus, comes to us in all his downtempo glory. If you’re looking to get your grind on, well, let’s just say it’s not happening with Sidechild in the background. Unless, of course, you listen to Elliott Smith to party. Yeah, not happening.… Continue reading Sidechild far from wild child
Bleu to release third solo album, A Watched Pot, July 14
Singer/songwriter, “Bleu“, has one of those voices that inspires, making the impossible seem all the more likely. Or maybe its the other way around, evoking sadness, as jealousy rides along while you listen to his high whimpered, precious falsetto. And then he brings it back down to actual human levels with a resounding lower tone.… Continue reading Bleu to release third solo album, A Watched Pot, July 14
This Thursday in NYC = Just about everybody
Um. I just took a look at my concert calendar. This coming Thursday (June 18) has an absurd amount of awesome shows. If you live in the area, please attend one of them. I know some are sold out, but you can work your magic. Most links will take you directly to buying tickets, others… Continue reading This Thursday in NYC = Just about everybody
iTunes Mixery
Okay, okay! I give in! Since several of you (ahem, Ashley) have been asking for another iTunes mixery, here you go. It’s true – I haven’t done one in a while and I apologize. But there’s so much great new music to keep up with, so forgive me. For those who don’t know, this is… Continue reading iTunes Mixery
In Case You Missed It: Week in Review
In case you couldn’t handle Six Flags filing for bankruptcy and went there every day this week, here’s what you missed on Knox Road (note: above photo did not happen this week): Monday: How can we ignore a track when 3 amazing artists are included? (Jon Hopkins, Headless Heroes, Alela Diane). Sarah RabDAU and Self-Employed… Continue reading In Case You Missed It: Week in Review
[KR Exclusive MP3] New demo from The Scarlet Ending!
Well, aren’t we just the luckiest people ever? Those Scarlet Ending fiends, Kaleena and Kayleigh Goldsworthy (and crew), are up to their old tricks again. Let’s take you back in time to the middle of March to put this in context a bit… Ahhhhh! As promised, Kaleena Goldsworthy of The Scarlet Ending has sent Knox… Continue reading [KR Exclusive MP3] New demo from The Scarlet Ending!
We The They beam vivacity
Despite a name that conjures…actually, I’m not sure what We The They conjures. And I don’t really care. I’m sure it’s something connotative or humorous, but even if it was something ridiculously emotorical (made up word -> reeking of emo metaphors) and cheesy, I wouldn’t care. Because their music puts a smile on my face,… Continue reading We The They beam vivacity