Sam Billen, whose covers I’ve previously raved about, released an original full-length, Places, earlier this month. The Lawrence, Kansas singer/songwriter charms with emotionally compelling, electronic indie-pop. His ranging falsetto vocals may remind some of Halloween, Alaska, another Knox Road favorite. But Places is a stirring listen on its own, and deserves to be more widely-recognized. Stream… Continue reading Sam Billen releases new full-length, Places
Tag: Indie Pop
Stars @ Webster Hall
Photo via Brooklyn Vegan by Amanda Hatfield I show up and the doorman is the nicest I’ve ever encountered. I’d never been to Webster Hall before surprisingly, so I’m a little confused about where to enter. He unhooked the red velvet rope for me and said I had my own entrance; I could get used… Continue reading Stars @ Webster Hall
Burn Down The Charade
What makes you feel alive? Burn Down The Charade on Bandcamp | Facebook | Tumblr
The Colurs
Blast from the past with new band The Colurs! Music is making me grin today. Expect an EP in September. The Colurs on the web | Bandcamp | Facebook
[MP3] The Royal Concept: “Naked & Dumb”
Catching up on a few weeks worth of starred music and I can’t help but feature Sweden’s The Royal Concept. “Naked & Dumb” can’t be any more necessary of a track for our mid-week drabbery; it gets me back up on my feet and ready to roll. Seems like the indie world has ignored bands… Continue reading [MP3] The Royal Concept: “Naked & Dumb”
High Highs release new song, “Once Around The House”
Our High Highs friends are back with a lovely, meandering new single, “Once Around The House.” Check out those SoundCloud waves! If you live in New York and haven’t seem them live, you’re doing yourself a disservice. High Highs on Facebook
New music from Terraplane Sun
I need to do something about my inbox. I thought I’d have to give some sort of disclaimer regarding how I’m a little late on the “new” part, but after wading back through several tabs of email, I realized this track was sent to me just two days ago. The music world is flying, and… Continue reading New music from Terraplane Sun
[MP3] Birds & Batteries: “The Golden Age of Dreams”
Psychedelic with a trace of Phil Collins? Yes, please. “The Golden Age of Dreams” puts my mind at ease on this mundane Monday. If only every week could start off with such optimism. Birds & Batteries, out of San Fran, are set to drop their new album, Stray Light, August 7 via Eightmaps.
Junior Prom
It’s bright music Monday on Knox Road! Junior Prom, a new Brooklyn duo, create some of the most infectious pop I’ve heard in, well, forever, and they’re barely even rookies. They began recording their first material in the winter and are gradually releasing tracks this summer. We’ll keep you updated either here or via Twitter.… Continue reading Junior Prom
[MP3] Dan Leno: “The World I Heard You Wait”
We formed in 2010 and set out to write some great pop songs together. A mischievous smirk breaks out every time I listen to “The World I Heard You Wait,” recognizing full well the gem of a song I’ve stumbled upon while still not entirely grasping its impact. As soon as I’m about to get… Continue reading [MP3] Dan Leno: “The World I Heard You Wait”