In a somewhat surprising turn of events, uber-talented Knox Road friend Zach Lipkins is writing and recording under a new moniker, Rio Blanco. He sent us his first Rio Blanco song, “Wild Doves”, featured below, for your listening consumption. And, well, as they say, new look, same great taste! …Okay, maybe a little (lot) cheesy,… Continue reading [MP3] Rio Blanco: “Wild Doves”
Tag: Acoustic
[MP3] ortoPilot: “Stay One More Day”
To say much about this song would take away from its inherent beauty. We talk a lot about the songs we post here; but experience comes first with music. (And, uh, we didn’t get much from the email, so that doesn’t help matters…) Listen to this song at night. It might be reminiscent of some… Continue reading [MP3] ortoPilot: “Stay One More Day”
James Yuill
Been listening a lot lately to James Yuill‘s Turning Down Water For Air, an album released back in January of this year, and frustrated is the first emotion that comes to mind; why have I not listened sooner? Yuill’s music is right up my alley with electroacoustic digs and a distinct folk vocal tone; he… Continue reading James Yuill
Greg Fine makes the mood
Greg Fine’s music first graced my ears in an unassuming manner. From a humble email, which surely indicated a humble background, Fine described his new CD, Always Time, in a succinct manner, explaining which tracks he can still listen to over and over, and the inspiration with which they were written. Nothing more, nothing less.… Continue reading Greg Fine makes the mood
Get your boxing gloves on – it’s Typefighter time!
Ah saiddd, you ain’t punchin’ those keys hard enough feller! D.C.’s Typefighter comes to Knox Road through a recommendation from good pal Aaron Leeder, of D.C. and NYC (and swiftly growing) favorites, Exit Clov. He has been incredibly supportive of this here blog, and we thank him (and the rest of Exit Clov for that… Continue reading Get your boxing gloves on – it’s Typefighter time!
Young talent alert: Caroline Reese
While you read this, listen to the MP3s I’ve posted below. Now, as you soak up Caroline Reese‘s gorgeous voice and acoustic guitar, ask yourself this: “Self, how crazy it would be if Caroline was just 18 years old?” Well, I’m sure you know where this is going. Everything about Caroline’s music suggests a maturity… Continue reading Young talent alert: Caroline Reese
Every time I listen to Shugo Tokumaru I want to hug a kitten
Because I spend so much time worshipping my bust of Chuck Norris and throwing darts at Iraq on my world map while blasting “America, Fuck Yeah” and eating a Big Mac, I sometimes forget how great a lot of music outside of the states can be. But I only needed to go as far as… Continue reading Every time I listen to Shugo Tokumaru I want to hug a kitten
Brett Randell: UMD’s own rising singer/songwriter
A local talent to present today, this time ultra local – coming straight from the University of Maryland itself. A mere college senior, Brett Randell displays advanced musical ability on his recently released full-length album. After a six year hiatus from music, Randell decided to re-enter the ever burgeoning scene after receiving a new guitar… Continue reading Brett Randell: UMD’s own rising singer/songwriter
Video: Wavves acoustic session at They Shoot Music – Don’t They
The people at They Shoot Music – Don’t They shot an offstage acoustic session of “I’m So Bored” by Wavves and there’s video of it! Holla! Link is here: http://theyshootmusic.at/posts/Wavves
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