Category: Special

Mixery for exfm at Cantora Labs’ CMJ Smartlounge

It’s not my typical mixery, but it’ll do. No random songs this time – they’re actually of my choosing! I know, crazy concept. Let’s get to the point. I was recently asked, along with a few esteemed music blogs and KR friends, to curate a little playlist for exfm at Cantora Labs’ Smartlounge at CMJ. So,… Continue reading Mixery for exfm at Cantora Labs’ CMJ Smartlounge

[Hype Hype Hooray] Ranch Fest: The Secret Idaho Music Event of Your Dreams Pt. 2

Last time on Hype Hype Hooray: Jamie and Brittany get an invitation to a super-secret Idaho music festival/party. They accept! After receiving the secret directions, they pack up the car and begin the journey. Will they find glory? Shame? Or will the experience be overall neutral? Find out more this week in Ranch Fest: The… Continue reading [Hype Hype Hooray] Ranch Fest: The Secret Idaho Music Event of Your Dreams Pt. 2

KR Presents: New Old Abram Brown video for “Mountain Lions”

[vimeo]http://vimeo.com/22300848[/vimeo] Remember back in the day when I wrote up a grand ol’ artist profile about Old Abram Brown, some youngster New Hampshirites new to the indie music circuit? Everything about Old Abram Brown screams passion. Carson Lund’s vocals are earnest and emphatic, as if breaking all barriers of viscosity. Piano holds down the foundation,… Continue reading KR Presents: New Old Abram Brown video for “Mountain Lions”

Monday is Memorial Day mix (Part 3)

This is the third installment of my Memorial Day mix. Take a look at the previous two years’ mixes here and here (sorry, the mp3s no longer work). We Knox Roadians hope you’re all having fantastic Memorial Day weekends. I myself went to a nice BBQ party at the queen of i rock i roll‘s place… Continue reading Monday is Memorial Day mix (Part 3)

Does the Siren Festival’s facelift really hurt anybody?

Yes. Yes it does. But I say that with a hint of over-dramatics. The Siren Music Festival has gathered thousands of music fans to Coney Island every year for the last ten years, boasting free admission to see great veteran acts (New York Dolls, Broken Social Scene, Built To Spill, Ted Leo, etc.) and young… Continue reading Does the Siren Festival’s facelift really hurt anybody?

Record Store Day: Could it actually be bad for music?

Once again, April is upon us. Spring is rolling toward us full throttle, birds are back in the trees, the grass is looking a bit greener, and for music junkies, Record Store Day is right around the corner. On this day, we celebrate the joys of the independent record store with a host of exclusive… Continue reading Record Store Day: Could it actually be bad for music?

Happy New Year

Happy New Year from Knox Road! I know I speak for all of us (Me, Jamie, Abby, Jesse, and Tom) when I say we’re thankful for your support this year and we plan on bringing great things in 2011. We’re always talking about ways we can improve the blog (not just at the turn of… Continue reading Happy New Year

Knox Road’s Top Albums of 2010

If 2009 was the year for brilliant young rookies to make unique, interesting albums, 2010 is the year for the veteran sluggers. We saw releases from Sufjan Stevens, The Arcade Fire, Kanye West, The National, Broken Social Scene, The New Pornographers, Belle & Sebastian, Wolf Parade, The Black Keys, Spoon, Robert Plant, Neil Young, Tom… Continue reading Knox Road’s Top Albums of 2010

Hometown: Glorious

I’ve decided to make “Hometown: Glorious” an annual Thanksgiving post, with basically the same content every time. There’s nothing like a little familiarity to set a tone around this time of year. For everyone in The US, Happy Thanksgiving, and for everyone else, I bet your family and friends would love a catch up call/hug… Continue reading Hometown: Glorious