Yes, Bruno Merz is the artist’s name and that’s all I’m going to say on that topic. I hate to get all depressing on you guys, but Merz, born in New Zealand and currently living in the UK, has dropped a gem of an utmost delicate nature. Best listened to when in bed, either going… Continue reading Bruno Merz
[Hype Hype Hooray] My Winter of Discontent or Why I Finally Get Grunge
Hype Hype Hooray is a biweekly “critique” of the music scene and the blogosphere that feeds it, told through the lens of Jamie Hale, a journalist who likes music about as much as he likes scotch and a firm leather chair. Please enjoy with a grain of salt. Not long ago, I drove into Portland,… Continue reading [Hype Hype Hooray] My Winter of Discontent or Why I Finally Get Grunge
Knox Road’s Top Albums of 2012
As has become tradition, we asked Knox Road writers to provide their Top Albums of 2012 and we got a potpourri of responses. Have a happy holiday season, and thanks for sticking with us for another year.
[Abby’s Road] Emptiness Inside
It’s that time of year. Dreidels are spinning and trees are being trimmed. Advent wreaths a-glowing, this only means one thing: happy people. Refreshing. Recently, it seems that everywhere I go, be it the crowded Ubahn, grocery store, Christmas markets, even on the -12c, iced-over footpaths begging to twist an ankle I am surrounded by… Continue reading [Abby’s Road] Emptiness Inside
Prissy Clerks
It’s time for music fans to sit up and take notice: there’s something special going on in Minneapolis. A solid stream of excellent music is coming out of the twin cities these days, and the latest to add to the list is Prissy Clerks. The band’s debut album, Bruise or Be Bruised, is out on… Continue reading Prissy Clerks
Miss Elizabeth
Miss Elizabeth is two dudes out of Toronto, one of whom I’ve written about in the past. Absurdly catchy electronic pop, Miss Elizabeth is one of those bands I can listen to on the crowded NYC subway and lose myself. I’d be tapping my feet and bopping my head and shaking my body (that’s how… Continue reading Miss Elizabeth
[Hype Hype Hooray] I Don’t Care What You Say, Billy Joel Still Sucks
Hype Hype Hooray is a biweekly “critique” of the music scene and the blogosphere that feeds it, told through the lens of Jamie Hale, a journalist who likes music about as much as he likes scotch and a firm leather chair. Please enjoy with a grain of salt. Listen, man, I’m a real easy-going kind… Continue reading [Hype Hype Hooray] I Don’t Care What You Say, Billy Joel Still Sucks
Beatenberg
Recently, a friend of mine introduced me to a website called Miss Moss. Its subhead calls the blog a “compendium of radness,” and indeed it is. While I’m not very into the sections on art and fashion, the blog’s founder, Diana, is a bit of a playlist-ologist. I’ve spent hours browsing through her music musings… Continue reading Beatenberg
Asian She
Genre-bending indie rock pop electronic (maybe?) from Asian She, a Los Angeles duo with no Asian anything. Danceable, dark and sophisticated all at once, Asian She’s s/t EP was released back in September. Noah Lebenzon and Thomas Froggatt have a little something up their sleeves with their unique sound, and I wouldn’t be surprised to… Continue reading Asian She
[soundscape] weight
photo: ‘weight’ song: bon iver — “flume” [stream only] | buy [audio:http://dl.dropbox.com/u/15567770/01%20Flume.mp3] “character — like a photograph — develops in darkness.” – yousuf karsh i was twenty one, living in colorado, platinum blonde. i was also heartbroken. i was dating a really wonderful person. a person i love to this day. i was in love… Continue reading [soundscape] weight