As you may or may not have heard, Sea Wolf has a new album coming out this Tuesday, September 22, called White Water, White Bloom. And, as you probably do know because you’re all such avid readers of Knox Road, we’re all big fans of the first released track, “Wicked Blood,” and have played it… Continue reading Interview with Sea Wolf’s Alex Brown Church
Author: Jon
Muse’s The Resistance is a little bit too ridiculous
Hey, remember the good old days when Muse was being unkindly compared to Radiohead? A more rocking, less substance-y Radiohead? I sure do, and I enjoyed their output for the most part. The band is immensely talented, Matt Bellamy’s voice is a knockout, and they’ve produced some pretty great songs in their career. But their… Continue reading Muse’s The Resistance is a little bit too ridiculous
Phenomenal Video Saturday (on Monday): iLiKETRAiNS, again
Yeah, so I’m late by a couple days. You mean to tell me you’ve never been late for anything? No? Well, okay, sorry for jumping to conclusions like that. It won’t happen again. (Check out last week’s PVS here.) Anyway, this video will continue my obsessive love for everything iLiKETRAiNS, who – surprise! – are… Continue reading Phenomenal Video Saturday (on Monday): iLiKETRAiNS, again
iLiKETRAiNS to release new single
There’s not too much to say here, as information is pretty scarce, but according to the website of iLiKETRAiNS, the band will be releasing their new single “Sea of Regrets” on October 12. This is hugely exciting for two reasons: first off, new material from the band is always very welcome, especially considering this will… Continue reading iLiKETRAiNS to release new single
[MP3] Tim Williams – “I Hit Another Wall”
Want a nice little ditty? Well, I got a nice little ditty, just for you. It comes courtesy of Tim Williams, the NYC-based songwriter. The song moves along behind what sounds like a constant drum machine and a bunch of assorted guitar and synth tones, combined with Williams’ agreeable voice. It’s pretty neat. I have… Continue reading [MP3] Tim Williams – “I Hit Another Wall”
Wild Beasts aren’t that exciting on Two Dancers
There is nothing explicitly bad about Wild Beasts‘ newest, Two Dancers. The songs move along nicely, flow well enough into each other, and keep up a consistent tone. The musicianship is entirely adequate. The problem? There’s nothing exciting. And so it goes. The only notable issue I have with the album is its lyricism, which… Continue reading Wild Beasts aren’t that exciting on Two Dancers
Phenomenal video Saturday: Bon Iver
And we’re back with Phenomenal Video Saturday, where I scale back my ostensible weirdness and talk about music, without bad jokes! Check out last week’s PVS right over here. Today I have for you all a video you may have actually seen when it first came out at the end of 2008: it’s another performance… Continue reading Phenomenal video Saturday: Bon Iver
I have never seen anything cuter (and slightly disturbing) in my life
…Besides your MOM! HAHAHAHA! HAHAHAHA! Anyway, here’s a dog that can’t get up, and it’s super adorable. The only thing more disgustingly cute would be if “Yakety Sax” was playing in the background (example: hamster in wok). See, I mentioned “Yakety Sax.” This is totally a music blog, haters!
New: The Swell Season – “Low Rising”
Isn’t that picture adorable? They have a new song! That’s right, guys! It’s called “Low Rising,” and it’s from the band’s forthcoming album Strict Joy, due out October 27! The song’s pretty good, too! It’s kind of too slicked over for my tastes, but Glen Hansard’s voice is still awesome! Stream the song here! Ahh!… Continue reading New: The Swell Season – “Low Rising”
Dirty Projectors news OMGZ
In the next step of our elaborate ploy to turn Knox Road into a Dirty Projectors fan site, here’s a video of the band playing “Cannibal Resource” on Letterman. Was anyone else mentally prepared for Dave Longstreth to suddenly grow devil horns while he was singing? Even I was creeped out, and I’m a Satanist!… Continue reading Dirty Projectors news OMGZ