Pompeii and the Ashes

From Morrisville, PA (just north of Philly), comes Pompeii and the Ashes, ready to BLOW your mind (ZINGER!!). I slay me… The band just released their debut album, Wait It Out, and it’s definitely an interesting listen. They explain their take on music on their MySpace: “The band was formed as an untraditional take on… Continue reading Pompeii and the Ashes

Public Service Announcement: Watch CNN Tonight

For things in society that shouldn’t go unnoticed. From CNN.com: “Capt. Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger says he’ll take to the skies again — as soon as he can shake Flight 1549 out of his head. Sullenberger and his crew spoke to CNN’s Larry King in an interview scheduled to air at 9 ET tonight. The captain… Continue reading Public Service Announcement: Watch CNN Tonight

UGGH: Album art for new Green Day record is all Good Charlottey

So Green day announced that their next album, 21st Century Breakdown, is due out this spring. Now we have the album art for said album and it’s totally groan worthy. I see Green Day on this constant morph into Good Charlotte, and this album art is both the proof and the pudding. Take a look:… Continue reading UGGH: Album art for new Green Day record is all Good Charlottey

Friendly Fires announces US tour dates

UK band Friendly Fires just announced a bunch of UK and US tour dates. I’m interested in the US ones, sorry Brits. The band will be co-headlining the shows with White Lies. But the most exciting news is that the tour will be kicking off here in D.C.! On March 24, the band will start… Continue reading Friendly Fires announces US tour dates

Blind Pilot: A relaxed melancholy

You guys are so used to seeing new content and such on the blog recently, but I want to get back to reviewing some music that I haven’t had the time to properly discuss. I’ll start with a post on Blind Pilot (yes, their website is in fact a blog!), a Portland, Oregon duo. I… Continue reading Blind Pilot: A relaxed melancholy

New Lonely Island: “Boombox (ft. Julian Casablancas)”

On the last day before the release of their debut album, Incredibad, The Lonely Island released another track, “Boombox,” featuring Julian Casablancas of The Strokes. Much like their last single “I’m On A Boat,” the song plays on more subtle humor than, say, “Jizz in My Pants” or “Dick In A Box.” It’s all about… Continue reading New Lonely Island: “Boombox (ft. Julian Casablancas)”

In Case You Missed It: Week In Review

Spent your week taking bong hits with Michael Phelps?? No worries, we have everything you missed while you were apologizing to all your disappointed fans (ohhh so sad)! Monday: New Mono video for “Follow The Map” Dayliner release “The Promise Ring” “Now That’s What I Call Music” TV show in the works CALLmeKAT peers into… Continue reading In Case You Missed It: Week In Review

Abbie Gardner / Anthony da Costa

While we’re so busy reviewing music ourselves here at Knox Road, we dont get enough of a chance to share some unknown artists that are impressively found by others in the blogosphere.  So, I would like to present to all of you a NY duo I recently discovered from Heather over at the wonderful I… Continue reading Abbie Gardner / Anthony da Costa