On the last day before the release of their debut album, Incredibad, The Lonely Island released another track, “Boombox,” featuring Julian Casablancas of The Strokes. Much like their last single “I’m On A Boat,” the song plays on more subtle humor than, say, “Jizz in My Pants” or “Dick In A Box.” It’s all about… Continue reading New Lonely Island: “Boombox (ft. Julian Casablancas)”
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M.I.A., Radiohead go crazy with Grammy performances
M.I.A. and Radiohead are both slotted to perform at this years’ Grammy Awards, but these aren’t your mother’s performances. M.I.A is playing the show nine months pregnant, actually on her due date (coolest birth ever?). Meanwhile Radiohead is planning on playing with the University of Southern California marching band. What, like the Grammys is the… Continue reading M.I.A., Radiohead go crazy with Grammy performances
9:30 Club announces Modest Mouse, Peter Bjorn & John, etc.
The 9:30 Club just announced a bunch of new shows for the spring including Modest Mouse and Peter Bjorn and John. There is actually a surprising number of exciting shows in the mix. You can see the full schedule and buy tickets at their website. Highlights of the just-announced shows below. Fri. 3.13 – Modest… Continue reading 9:30 Club announces Modest Mouse, Peter Bjorn & John, etc.
New Lonely Island track: “I’m On a Boat (ft. T-Pain)”
The Lonely Island released the latest peek at their debut album, Incredibad, today with a collab with T-Pain. “I’m On A Boat” is about just what you might think. They’re on a boat. Like those rappers who have videos where they’re all on boats. Get it? It’s classixx Lonely Island only it sounds like a… Continue reading New Lonely Island track: “I’m On a Boat (ft. T-Pain)”
“Now That’s What I Call Music” the TV show
Simon Fuller, the evil genius behind all kinds of awful things is now making a show based on the equally awful “Now That’s What I Call Music” compilations. According to BBC, the show will have an “interactive” music chart and promote unsigned artists. What? If MTV and VH1 have taught us anything in the last… Continue reading “Now That’s What I Call Music” the TV show
New Dayliner Song: “The Promise Ring”
Dayliner, as part of their monthly promise, has delivered a February mp3, this time in the form of a rougher cut (desired effect?). The song is called “The Promise Ring”, which we have up for download right here at Knox Road! Be sure to visit their website for more mp3s (of the free variety). Dayliner… Continue reading New Dayliner Song: “The Promise Ring”
Of Montreal announces East coast tour dates!
After their amazing tour this fall, including a great show at the 9:30 Club in October, crazy out-their-minds Of Montreal is hitting the road again, and returning to the area with a show in Baltimore at Sonar on April 14. I know you want to go because why would you pass up old west bar… Continue reading Of Montreal announces East coast tour dates!
Amazing Coachella 2009 lineup released
The lineup for the always much anticipated Coachella arts and music festival held in balls nowhere, California this summer, was released today. The full list is at Coachella’s official website, but here are just some of the highlights (in alphabetical order ‘cuz that’s how I DO): Beirut Crystal Castles Dr. Dog Fleet Foxes Franz Ferdinand… Continue reading Amazing Coachella 2009 lineup released
Knox Road is on MySpace!
Yes, it’s true. Knox Road officially has a MySpace page. That means you can go see it and stream some songs we’ve been posting and watch for updates and stuff. The best part? You get to be our friend! Our MySpace friend. Not that we wouldn’t want you as a real life friend… Did I… Continue reading Knox Road is on MySpace!
Cadence Weapon’s “Separation Anxiety”: Name Your Price For The Mixtape
Exciting press release in our inbox from Upper Class Recordings: “The always-grinding Cadence Weapon is back and he continues to firmly establish his legacy as a pioneer in a passionate crusade to push the rap and electronic music envelope. Separation Anxiety is a new collection of exclusive tracks, remixes, and collaborations available only at www.cadenceweaponmusic.com… Continue reading Cadence Weapon’s “Separation Anxiety”: Name Your Price For The Mixtape