Another week, another video I’ve somehow never posted. This is getting ridiculous. I know how much you all live and breathe every word I say (type), you know? What’s that? Shut up, you say? I’m not that important, you say? Well, ha! Tell that to my supportive mother! A little while ago, The National (a… Continue reading Phenomenal Video Saturday: The National
Category: Special
[Odd Track Out] Murder by Death’s “Those Who Left”
[Ed. Note: Every once in a while we all (might) come across a song or two that are pretty much great, but are completely out of whack with the rest of the album they appear on. The band has its signature sound, and the song in question may have a similar mood, true, but still,… Continue reading [Odd Track Out] Murder by Death’s “Those Who Left”
Underwater Peoples releases free “Winter Review” compilation
Underwater Peoples gave probably the best Christmas gift of all: a winter compilation! The D.C.-based label’s Winter Review features all your favorites like Real Estate, Pill Wonder, Alex Bleeker, Ducktails, etc. AND it’s available as a free download over at Chocolate Bobka (for a limited time). Win! If your Christmas is a little bleak (I’m… Continue reading Underwater Peoples releases free “Winter Review” compilation
Knox Road’s Christmas Mix
So last year, I did a series called “12 Days of Christmas Music” and it was great! Very much a lot of fun! But this December was kind of hectic, very much a lot of busy. So I’m going to have to make you wait until next year for a comprehensive, 12-day tour de force… Continue reading Knox Road’s Christmas Mix
We’re all over the place today
Hey guys, Just wanted to point you in a couple different directions today. We contributed a piece to Slowcoustic‘s “Bests” of 2009 Blogger Series where we lightened things up around there…discussing the best song of 2009 to secretly be the theme of a 90’s sitcom! Head here to find out what we chose, and read… Continue reading We’re all over the place today
[MP3] Holly Conlan: “Uh Oh”
I’ve been waiting to unleash this one on you guys, and today seemed appropriate. I HEART‘s pin-up girl calendar was officially made available online today, and if you aren’t totally lacking any sort of short-term memory, you’ll remember that Holly Conlan was involved with the singer/songwriter compilation for I HEART and the Bombshell Alliance. Support… Continue reading [MP3] Holly Conlan: “Uh Oh”
[MP3] Memory Tapes: “Graphics (Edit)” / “Easy Pert Mom”
Memory Tapes is offering up the single for “Graphics” for free! The Very Best! The band recently released the excellent LP, Seek Magic, and turned a lot of heads (or at the very least, mine). The single features a new, shorter version of “Graphics” along with b-side “Easy Pert Mom.” You can’t hate on a… Continue reading [MP3] Memory Tapes: “Graphics (Edit)” / “Easy Pert Mom”
[KR Goes Global] Crowd Lu (盧廣仲) – A Taiwanese Sensation
Editor’s Note: We’re excited to announce a new feature here on Knox Road. In an effort to provide a diverse range of music, not only in genre but also by location and culture, we have recruited Lin Lizhuang, from Singapore, to write about music from parts of the world that may go unnoticed on this… Continue reading [KR Goes Global] Crowd Lu (盧廣仲) – A Taiwanese Sensation
I HEART’s second annual Bombshell Alliance
Remember the delightful and passionate singer/songwriter Arrica Rose, whom I featured back in May? It’s okay if you don’t (not really), but you better get to know her this time. She runs a non-profit organization by the name of I HEART Inc, whose goal is “to empower independent artists and their communities by encouraging the… Continue reading I HEART’s second annual Bombshell Alliance
It’s Halloween, so let’s party like only Will Smith can!
It’s Halloween everybody! BOO! Haha, so scary!! So as you’re putting the final touches on your refrigerator costume or Balloon Boy outfit (or if you’re just sitting around eating candy), make sure to get down with Will Smith like it’s 1988. Also like you live on “Elm Street” and you’re in the middle of a… Continue reading It’s Halloween, so let’s party like only Will Smith can!