Thought Creature tore onto the New Zealand music scene earlier this year with fuss and fanfare. Didn’t notice? Well to catch you up, the Auckland band released their debut album Teleport Palace to praise from critics and fans alike. On Einstein Music Journal, a group of some of the biggest NZ musicians voted the album the best… Continue reading Best of New Zealand: Thought Creature
Fleet Foxes – Tiger Mountain Peasant Song (First Aid Kit Cover). Wow.
Holy Shit. I’m way late on this (considering the video was posted in August) but watch this Fleet Foxes cover, courtesy of the Swedish duo, First Aid Kit. It’s staggering. (Thanks to my friend Rachel for showing me.) MP3 of the cover below. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HMrqBldlqzA] From their label, Jagadamba (Rabid) Records: “The Swedish duo First Aid… Continue reading Fleet Foxes – Tiger Mountain Peasant Song (First Aid Kit Cover). Wow.
South by Southwest is the greatest.
So I was looking for some music festivals that are coming up in the new year, and I stumbled upon the line-up for the 2009 South By Southwest Music Festival….these are just some of the artists there… Ben Kweller, The Crystal Method, Dead Prez, Explosions in the Sky, Killer Mike, Mika Miko, Peter Bjorn &… Continue reading South by Southwest is the greatest.
Los Campesinos! is coming to town
Welsh happy pop indie rock sensation Los Campesinos! is playing the Ottobar in Baltimore next Thursday, so get ready to fist-pump and pogo with all the cool kids there. The band is fresh off their sophomore album We Are Beautiful, We Are Doomed, which came only months after their debut Hold On Now, Youngster. These… Continue reading Los Campesinos! is coming to town
New Super Mash Bros. song: “Kisses and Thugs”
Super Mash Bros., a Knox Road favorite and friend, released a new song on their myspace called “Kisses and Thugs”. It’s just what you’d expect from them: a lot of mashing. Listen to “Kisses and Thugs” streaming here. Also, that photo’s gotta be a Bat-Mitzvah party. Seriously, what better for a Bat-Mitzvah than an album… Continue reading New Super Mash Bros. song: “Kisses and Thugs”
The Boxing Lesson!
I love Austin, Texas. Ask anyone who knows me, and they will tell you that I have been planning on moving to Austin for the last three years. One of the main reasons that I want to be in this great city is the music that comes out of it. Recently, I was introduced to… Continue reading The Boxing Lesson!
Rachael Yamagata performing “Be Be Your Love”
Why am I posting this video? Because I love Rachael Yamagata, and I love this song. Here’s an astonishing rendition with excellent instrumental accompaniment. Mp3 Below. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RwJBf2VQdb8] Rachael Yamagata – “Be Be Your Love” (from Happenstance) Buy her latest album Elephants…Teeth Sinking Into Heart Here’s an mp3: Rachael Yamagata – “Sidedish Friend”
Rewind 2: Indie Bands covering the 80’s
(image from http://www.buffetlibredjs.net/) “Hello ladies and gentlemen, girls and boys, and all other life forms. Welcome onboard this RWD2 flight to the sounds of yesteryear.” – Buffetlibre’s Rewind 2 Wow. 90 covers. 90 mp3’s. Buffetlibre has done it again. Like last year, they have posted several covers. But this year is even more comprehensive and… Continue reading Rewind 2: Indie Bands covering the 80’s
New Lonely Island Video: “We Like Sportz”
Well this came out a week ago, but somehow I completely missed it. The Dudes of The Lonely Island made “We Like Sportz” as a sequel to their older hit sensation “Just 2 Guyz.” It’s another of the songs sure to be featured on their upcoming release we talked about like forever ago (a month).… Continue reading New Lonely Island Video: “We Like Sportz”
Use The Internets!
Hey everyone, I have a quick thing to tell you. If you use facebook (I imagine that someone who reads this blog has a facebook account), please consider joining our group “Knox Road Music Blog!” It is totally free, and we will be putting updates about several fun things we are going to be doing… Continue reading Use The Internets!