Author: Lee

In Case You Missed It: Week in Review

We know you were soooo busy practicing the “Jai Ho” dance and auditioning for Bollywood films, so here’s what you missed this week at Knox Road! Sunday Lee’s Oscar predictions are pretty spot-on (yes, Lee is writing this Week in Review. He will continue to say good things about himself. In the third person.) Monday… Continue reading In Case You Missed It: Week in Review

Music you should hear: The O’Darling (clementine?)

We’ve really been getting lucky in the inbox lately (no, that was not a sexual reference), this time from The O’Darling, a female-fronted, six-piece Canadian (specifically, Toronto) troupe. The O’Darling is comprised of Jennah Barry (vocals, piano, accordion and glock), Ida Mainstone (vocals, piano, glock), Chantel Emond (vocals – if you can’t tell there’s a… Continue reading Music you should hear: The O’Darling (clementine?)

Chairlift to release new album, ‘Does You Inspire You’, April 21

Press Release from Big Hassle Media: CHAIRLIFT TO RELEASE COLUMBIA RECORDS DEBUT DOES YOU INSPIRE YOU ON APRIL 21st 2008 proved to be a whirlwind of a year for Brooklyn’s dream-pop trio Chairlift, culminating with the band’s recent signing to Columbia Records. Chairlift plans to release their Columbia Records debut, Does You Inspire You, through their new… Continue reading Chairlift to release new album, ‘Does You Inspire You’, April 21

Artist to watch: One Day International

As I recently hinted in one of my SXSW posts, One Day International would soon be featured on Knox Road. I bet you didn’t expect this soon though! Well, I’m so enamored with them that I couldn’t wait any longer to write about the Irish quintet from Dublin, with whom I’ve recently been in touch.… Continue reading Artist to watch: One Day International

Pree’s (ex Le Loup) debut EP, ‘A Chopping Block’, out March 24

More exciting news from the inbox – a bunch of D.C. area, Knox Road favorites involved in this one. Pree (MySpace cleverly titled musicforpree) is an indie folk-pop group having been compared to Modest Mouse and Regina Spektor because of an interesting blend of style – those of nasal vocals mixed with wistful, intimate arragements.… Continue reading Pree’s (ex Le Loup) debut EP, ‘A Chopping Block’, out March 24

MP3s of some SXSW artists, part four

The fourth (count ’em) installment of my SXSW artists feature. If you’re new to the game, I list some of the acts I’m excited about, with mp3s and a brief note about each. And on to the action! P-T time. Stay tuned for the grand finale later this week. Mieka Pauley – “9:45” [MP3] This… Continue reading MP3s of some SXSW artists, part four

Soft Black playing record release show for new LP ‘The Earth Is Black’

Knox Road had previously posted about this tends-to-lean-more-towards-rock indie group, Soft Black, when we first received news about their upcoming album The Earth Is Black. You can see that post here. Meanwhile, we just received word that there is a change in location for their show on February 27 to promote The Earth Is Black:… Continue reading Soft Black playing record release show for new LP ‘The Earth Is Black’

New Phoenix song from upcoming album ‘Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix’!

Wow. I’m currently at work but I couldn’t resist this post! Thanks to Berlin Battery I just found a new song on Phoenix’s website called “1901”. You can get it for free download there so hit up their site! Phoenix has delivered some wonderful pop gems in the past and they fail to disappoint on… Continue reading New Phoenix song from upcoming album ‘Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix’!

It’s Oscars Time!

Quick Predictions Picture: Slumdog Millionaire Director: Danny Boyle Actor: Sean Penn Actress: Meryl Streep (dark horse!…ok fine Winslet will probably get it) Supporting Actor: it need not be said Supporting Actress: Penelope Cruz Have a fun night and listen to these appropriately titled songs! Chris Garneau – “First Place!!!” [MP3] (buy Music For Tourists) Kid… Continue reading It’s Oscars Time!