The Hudson Branch‘s Tightrope Walker isn’t quite a grower, and I’m at fault for believing it to be one at first. I’d start listening, and as the album went on I’d grow to appreciate it more and more. Hence, a grower, right? But I just had something of a realization: it’s not that the listener… Continue reading Get lost in The Hudson Branch
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The Swell Season to release CD
On September 29th, The Swell Season (Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova) will be releasing a CD entitled Strict Joy. It’ll mark the duo/band’s first release since its wildly popular Once movie and soundtrack. Yep, everyone, they’re back, bringing with them some emotional tunes of the emotional-est order. Well, this is cool. I don’t have much… Continue reading The Swell Season to release CD
Siren Festival set times for all you hungry readers
Yum, yum, yum. The lovely concert that all of your esteemed Knox Road writers will be attending, the Siren Music Festival in Coney Island, NY, has just announced its official schedule. Salivation: commence. Main Stage 7:30 – Built to Spill 6:00 – The Raveonettes 5:00 – Grand Duchy 4:00 – Frightened Rabbit 3:00 – Japandroids… Continue reading Siren Festival set times for all you hungry readers
The Dead Weather to premiere short film; music fans to shrug indifferently
If you didn’t know already, The Dead Weather has a “short film” coming out for their song “Treat Me Like Your Mother.” According to the email we received, it will be “groundbreaking,” “uncensored,” and “on Cinemax.” Frankly, I’m surprised that Cinemax would stoop so low as to possibly show nudity. Tsk tsk. Anyway, they’ve released… Continue reading The Dead Weather to premiere short film; music fans to shrug indifferently
Muse reveal The Resistance tracklist, prepare to duel with gods
So recently Muse gave us the ol’ list of tracks for their newest, The Resistance, which comes out on September 14th of this year…and it’s the most hyperbolic, epic, seraph-mangling, monster-truck-rallying, Avada Kadavra-casting group of words ever put to paper. See for yourself: 1. Uprising 2. Resistance 3. Undisclosed Desires 4. United States of Eurasia… Continue reading Muse reveal The Resistance tracklist, prepare to duel with gods
I’m From Barcelona builds treehouses and gets very excited about it
I figured I’d talk about I’m From Barcelona because they have a song called “Andy,” and Andy Roddick somehow just forced his way into the Wimbeldon final. Oh, and the music’s good. I’m tangential like that. The band is a 20+ member hivemind from (surprise) Sweden in the vein of The Polyphonic Spree. One notable… Continue reading I’m From Barcelona builds treehouses and gets very excited about it
Antony and the Johnsons covers Beyoncé
I’m sure we’ve all come across the billions of Serious Bands covering Pop Artists, and it’s so ironic, ohmygawd LOL! Did you hear that Talented Band cover “I Kissed a Girl” acoustic? They’re not even girls, they’re boys OF COURSE THEY’D LIKE KISSING GIRLS! But now here comes Antony and the Johnsons covering Beyoncé’s “Crazy… Continue reading Antony and the Johnsons covers Beyoncé
Rachele Eve writes about post-apocalyptic desert parties; will there be snacks?
Yeah, you heard me. Post-apocalyptic desert parties. Ever been to one? No? Well you’re missing out, man. Kidding aside, I have for you the single “Harold Moon” by Rachele Eve, which is one of those songs that just kind of grabs onto you from the get-go. That ominous, stomping verse, the crisp vocals of Rachele… Continue reading Rachele Eve writes about post-apocalyptic desert parties; will there be snacks?
Dirty Projectors go into the woods for “Stillness is the Move”
Have you ever wanted to see Dave Longstreth inexplicably rotate while playing guitar? Have you ever wanted to pet a llama at the top of a cliff? Have you ever wanted to see the girls of Dirty Projectors dressed kinda like druids with parachute pants? Have you ever wanted HOLY SHIT IS THAT A WOLF?… Continue reading Dirty Projectors go into the woods for “Stillness is the Move”
The Decemberists + “Crazy on You” + professional recording = neat
The title says it all. Here’s a video of The Decemberists covering Heart’s “Crazy on You” in Minneapolis. I know a video of this cover has surfaced in the past, but this is, like, the real deal, mang. But seriously. It’s great quality video, different angles, super good sound, all that jazz. The band’s energy… Continue reading The Decemberists + “Crazy on You” + professional recording = neat