Another trip down memory lane. Loved this commercial, loved the music, loved my life. Actually, not so much the latter. But when I first saw this on TV four years ago, I began a little Hem phase. BTW, as if we couldn’t get any more folk collective-y around here, Hem, out of Brooklyn, has 8… Continue reading Commercial Flashback – Liberty Mutual
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William Fitzsimmons for a Friday
Yep, I am most definitely late on this one. I don’t understand how I have not listened to this bearded mellow fellow more often, and trust me, such a thought now gives me deep regret. But presenting him to you on a Friday makes me happy, as he’s the perfect sound to wind your week… Continue reading William Fitzsimmons for a Friday
Evening Magazine
We received an email a while back from Evening Magazine, a Philadelphia folk pop collective (9 members..whoaa), about their recently released 5-song debut EP, The Ride Across Lake Constance, but I just got around to listening to one of the songs, “18 Wheels” recently. And how I regret not listening sooner. In the ever-burgeoning fad… Continue reading Evening Magazine
Hello, Broken Arrow (with mp3)
The latest wonderful sound to grace our inbox comes from a new Seattle collective of several established musicians. The supergroup is called Hello, Broken Arrow and they just began the process of making music together (despite past individual experience). There’s a lot of vagueness and mystique surrounding Hello, Broken Arrow – kind of like their… Continue reading Hello, Broken Arrow (with mp3)
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
Jonquil
Hailing from Oxford, UK, Jonquil mixes experimental pop with folk to create a different sound on each song. “Lions”, one of the songs on their recently released (November 18) Whistle Low EP, sounds eerily similar to Shearwater (a band many of you might be more familiar with) yet “Whistle Low”, the title track off the… Continue reading Jonquil
These United States at the Black Cat
Local psychedelic folk act These United States will be playing at the Black Cat with The Cassettes in DC tomorrow! So go out and support them as they continue touring for their latest critically acclaimed CD, Crimes. These United States have a soothing sound to go with their unique (weird…but who are we to judge)… Continue reading These United States at the Black Cat
Mike Wexler!
With a voice that can only be described as “Sandy” (and believe me…I have tried), Mike Wexler is a fine addition to anyone’s collection of…psychedelic folk? Regardless of what you want to call it, Wexler’s 2007 release “Sun Wheel” is full of amazing melodies and soft, yet epic moments. Mike Wexler is something different, but… Continue reading Mike Wexler!