Sufjan Stevens EP, what?? I don’t know, took me by surprise too. I really don’t have anything to say at the moment, I’m stunned into silence. It’s called All Delighted People, and it’s available for streaming and $5 purchase on the not-quite-prolific artist’s bandcamp. Take a sneaky peek below. I’m personally only about halfway through… Continue reading Hey everyone, let’s stream the brand new out-of-nowhere Sufjan Stevens EP
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[Stream] Justin Bieber’s 35-minute ambient opus
Can you believe this is going to be my second post mentioning Justin Bieber on Knox Road? I have good reason, I promise. But I didn’t want to actually post a picture of him, considering our site’s no-robots policy, so here’s an adorable puppy. Anyway, onto the content. Have you ever said to yourself, “Man,… Continue reading [Stream] Justin Bieber’s 35-minute ambient opus
[Stream] Kanye West feat. Beyonce & Uncle Charlie Wilson: “See Me Now”
As you probably know, I’m a guy with a lot of street cred. So it’s only fitting I bring you a stream of Kanye West’s newest, “See Me Now,” which he just put online hours ago. And, honestly, I’m not the biggest proponent of that newfangled rap music, but this is a pretty solid jam.… Continue reading [Stream] Kanye West feat. Beyonce & Uncle Charlie Wilson: “See Me Now”
[Abby’s Road] Virtues are not dead – kindness makes a comeback
Two weeks ago while sitting in the passenger seat on a ride through Waycross, Georgia, I grabbed the steering wheel in an attempt to “help” my boyfriend avoid what I thought was an armadillo sauntering down the center of the road. I almost killed every being involved. Only after what can loosely be described as… Continue reading [Abby’s Road] Virtues are not dead – kindness makes a comeback
Stream new El Guincho EP of traditional South American covers
El Guincho is best known for his 2007 debut album Alegranza! and the awesome single it spawned, “Antillas.” He is now looking to release a follow-up album, Pop Negro, this fall, but for your summer playlists, he will release the first of the Pirates de Sudamerica EPs, a series of recordings of traditional South American covers.… Continue reading Stream new El Guincho EP of traditional South American covers
[Stream] Tokyo Police Club: “Wait Up (Boots of Danger)”
Stream Tokyo Police Club’s newest single, the fourth track off the forthcoming Champ, “Wait Up (Boots of Danger)”. Falsetto harmonies, driving rhythm, and an upbeat melody. Some crafty pop indeed. Champ drops June 8 via Mom + Pop records. Download “Breakneck Speed” here. TOKYO POLICE CLUB ON TOUR 2010: Apr 27, 2010 Mr. Small’s Theater –… Continue reading [Stream] Tokyo Police Club: “Wait Up (Boots of Danger)”
Stream Greg Laswell’s forthcoming album, Take A Bow, in its entirety
That’s right! One of my go-to singer/songwriters in times of melancholic pop need, Greg Laswell, is streaming his entire forthcoming album, Take A Bow (out May 4) [Edit: Link removed. Unfortunately there was some miscommunication and the album was only streaming for review purposes for promoters.] The album is everything you’d expect from Laswell –… Continue reading Stream Greg Laswell’s forthcoming album, Take A Bow, in its entirety
Jónsi covers MGMT’s “Time to Pretend”
Covers every which way! Jónsi stepped into the BBC radio studios earlier today and recorded his original song “Go Do” off his forthcoming solo debut Go along with a cover of MGMT’s “Time to Pretend”. As is typical of Jónsi, it’s gorgeous. The biggest surprise here is the song selection. I guess Jónsi listens to… Continue reading Jónsi covers MGMT’s “Time to Pretend”
Letting Up Despite Great Faults releases charming teaser for new music video
Our friends Letting Up Despite Great Faults recently released a teaser to their much ballyhooed (…by us) upcoming music video for “Our Younger Noise”. It’s charming, enthralling, and VERY cute. Remember how I talked about their sound being perfect for films? And then I proceeded to describe my own made-up scene? Looks like my wish… Continue reading Letting Up Despite Great Faults releases charming teaser for new music video
New Gorillaz album streaming at NPR because of excitement, I guess
The music world is in a flurry this morning because the new Gorillaz album, Plastic Beach is streaming in full over at NPR. Coolio! I haven’t listened to it yet because it’s 8:30 in the morning and I’m not some sort of SUPERHUMAN who gets this news at ALL HOURS OF THE DAY/NIGHT. So excuse… Continue reading New Gorillaz album streaming at NPR because of excitement, I guess