When we talk about music, we oftentimes come up with banal platitudes to describe what the heck something sounds like in a way we think we’ve never described something in the past. It all comes out to synonymous adjectives and sometimes induces WTF faces. The Lake District aka Trevor Ransom, from Seattle, got creative in… Continue reading [MP3] The Lake District: “Framed”
Doe Paoro’s ‘Ink on the Walls’ EP
My good friend Doe Paoro returned with a new EP, Ink on the Walls, this week, marking a vast departure in production from her previous works. She collaborated with S. Carey of Bon Iver fame, and he added necessary tightness to her raw sound. Justin Vernon – surprise! – is featured as well. The soul is still… Continue reading Doe Paoro’s ‘Ink on the Walls’ EP
[MP3] Animal Years: “Got Nowhere To Go”
This week’s vote for most-likely-to-end-up-on-a-tv-show is Animal Years’ new single “Got Nowhere To Go”! Brimming with energy and radiating pop sunshine, it’s oh so easy to picture a character running through the streets to his loved one’s destination at the end of the episode. BUT DO THEY KISS?! I would assume so, if you listen… Continue reading [MP3] Animal Years: “Got Nowhere To Go”
[MP3] Jom Comyn: “Waves, No Water” (ft. Jessica Jalbert)
First (real) post back. Jom Comyn is an Edmonton based singer/songwriter specializing in low-key, thoughtful tunes. Jessica Jalbert provides the intimate vocals on his sophomore album’s strongest track, “Waves, No Water,” featuring a shoegazing guitar line. You can pick up In the Dark on 99 (All the Time, All the Time) via Value Records.
Guess what!? Knox Road back in action soon
Maybe even tomorrow. That’s right ladies and gentlemen and everyone else: we’re back. Thank you all for your patience during this longer-than-anticipated hiatus. Life had made it difficult to keep up with the blog, but I’m in a place now where I’ll be able to continue the upkeep and writing. I’ll be back to finding (or… Continue reading Guess what!? Knox Road back in action soon
[Abby’s Road] It’s not your Oma’s Bavaria
Well. My journey in the south will soon be over. It’s officially official: in a couple short months my better half, our cat and I will be packing up and heading north. Berlin, we’re coming at you. I must admit that while I adore Munich, I am looking forward to a change of scenery and… Continue reading [Abby’s Road] It’s not your Oma’s Bavaria
Quick Update!
Hey friends, In case you hadn’t noticed, Knox Road has been lacking new posts lately. Don’t worry, it’s not a trend that will continue much longer. However, we have had some busy lives lately which has kept us from really digging our ears into new music. We will be back atcha shortly, with our eyes… Continue reading Quick Update!
“The Cure: In Orange”
I first caught a glimpse of a dewigged Robert Smith on a spotty VHS copy of “The Cure: In Orange,” a videotape a friend popped into his VCR and told me, then in 1998 when I first started playing the bass guitar, “man, look at Simon, you need to learn how to play like that.”… Continue reading “The Cure: In Orange”
[Abby’s Road] Best wishes
“Despite the commerce involved, we hope you will consider this our gift to you.” -Low’s Christmas liner notes. Ahhh the holidays. For me it’s Christmas. Now while I lean toward the more secular, bedazzled version containing spangles, boughs of holly and sticky mugs of Glühwein rather than mangers and swaddling clothes (blatant honesty, folks), I… Continue reading [Abby’s Road] Best wishes
Knox Road’s Top Albums of 2013
Another year, another top albums list (some things changed, though — we turned 5 years old!). We asked Knox Road writers to provide their Top Albums of 2013. You know what ensued. Tears, laughter, debate. Actually not much of any of those. Just heartfelt thoughts. If these lists make you listen to one new album,… Continue reading Knox Road’s Top Albums of 2013