Despite Knox Road’s self-proclaimed label as a “music blog” (don’t know why we settled on that…), we would be remiss not to mention the biggest sporting event of the year. So everyone knows, we’re kinda all rooting against the heavily favored Steelers – what with Jamie from Philadelphia, Bob from Maryland (toss him into the… Continue reading Super Bowl Sunday…with like, some music
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iTunes Mixery
It’s that time again! If you’ve been reading along, you know the rules. If not, here’s a little refresher: I press shuffle play on iTunes, and then tell you which 5 songs show up and provide a little tidbit and the mp3 (most of the time). Judging is allowed. Here’s hoping I don’t embarrass myself.… Continue reading iTunes Mixery
New York musician makes sound-a-day blog
Taylor Deupree, a “minimalist/experimental/ambient” musician (according to his MySpace), who took a polaroid every day of 2008, is now giving sound the same treatment. Deupree will carry a small recorder with him every day of 2009 and record a bit of his everyday life. He says the project allows him to see the beauty in seemingly minute… Continue reading New York musician makes sound-a-day blog
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!
The ability to reinvent yourself.
As I was listening to “The Shape Of Punk To Come” by Swedish hardcore band Refused, I was immediately reminded of the time when I thought genres of music were defined by one or two bands. I used to think that all punk rock would sound like NOFX and every band before 1980 was Led… Continue reading The ability to reinvent yourself.
New Sufjan Stevens: “You Are The Blood” mp3
This post needs no introduction. (Actually, did that count?) Sufjan Stevens – “You Are The Blood” (link removed). You can stream it from the Dark Was The Night website, however, featured below. Anyway, please, please, please support the worthy cause of 4AD (Benefit for AIDS), the reason why this song, along with several others, are… Continue reading New Sufjan Stevens: “You Are The Blood” mp3
OBAMA FEVER
Ben Sollee – “A Change Is Gonna Come” (Sam Cooke cover) Cassettes Won’t Listen – “Change” (Blind Melon cover) The Lovely Sparrows – “Chemicals Change” Spoon – “Change My Life”
So. Cold.
It is freezing right now in New York. I don’t care if I’m from Boston, don’t tell me I should be able to suck it up. Cold is cold no matter where you’re from. Free mp3 for whoever buys me some footsie pajamas! (Fair trade, no?) Aw, what the hell, everyone’s a winner at Knox… Continue reading So. Cold.
iTunes Mixery
So I’m gonna play a little game with you (I got the idea from a friend over at Silly Pipe Dreams, who now writes for the FX comedy “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia”). This is what happens: I press play on iTunes, and then tell you which 5 songs show up and provide a little… Continue reading iTunes Mixery
Rewind 2: Indie Bands covering the 80’s
(image from http://www.buffetlibredjs.net/) “Hello ladies and gentlemen, girls and boys, and all other life forms. Welcome onboard this RWD2 flight to the sounds of yesteryear.” – Buffetlibre’s Rewind 2 Wow. 90 covers. 90 mp3’s. Buffetlibre has done it again. Like last year, they have posted several covers. But this year is even more comprehensive and… Continue reading Rewind 2: Indie Bands covering the 80’s