The Cheniers

Be prepared, and don’t say I didn’t warn you. The following content contains a major dose of lo-fi. (To put it lightly.) The Cheniers come from the D.C. Metro area and are fronted by Knox Road friend and pop critic for The Washington Post, David Malitz. As Malitz told me, their sound is strongly influenced… Continue reading The Cheniers

[MP3] Stacy Clark: ā€œDonā€™t Take Whatā€™s Mineā€

Two female singer/songwriters in a row from me! You probably think I’m getting all soft on you. WELL…I am. But is there something so wrong with that?? I mean, come on, when we hear good music, that’s what we want to post, no matter what it is when it is. It’s kind of like the… Continue reading [MP3] Stacy Clark: ā€œDonā€™t Take Whatā€™s Mineā€

Notable Album Release: Sara Radle ā€“ Four

Sara Radle is one busy lady. She recently completed an album (Measures) for her band Walking Sleep, which was released May 25, and now she’s got a new solo album, Four, set to drop September 14. Combining precious, sugary vocals (almost too sweet, to be honest) with an odd (but cool!) blend of rocking guitar… Continue reading Notable Album Release: Sara Radle ā€“ Four

Youngster: RickoLus

“This album is a homage to my youth. I had a wonderful time but I am going somewhere new. Good bye and good riddance…” – RickoLus via liner notes on Youngster. I know youā€™ve been waiting for it (humor me): the third and final installment in Abbyā€™s Youth Series, 2010. Today, if you donā€™t already… Continue reading Youngster: RickoLus

[MP3] Hands remix Local Nativesā€™ ā€œCamera Talkā€

Wow. Hands just sent us their newest track, and it’s none other than a remix of Local Natives‘ popular song “Camera Talk”. As you may know, we don’t typically post remixes on Knox Road, but when two of our favorite bands combine, well, things change. Local Natives and Hands have become friends out on the… Continue reading [MP3] Hands remix Local Nativesā€™ ā€œCamera Talkā€

Earl Greyhound @ Siren

By Brittany Borghi Rounding the corner of the Stillwell Stage for the 4:30 set, one thing became clear to me: Earl Greyhound is immediately awesome. Lithe lead guitarist Matt Whyte looked like Anthony Kiedis from the ā€œUnder the Bridgeā€ video; long scraggly hair blowing in the beach breeze while he shredded the most delicious licks… Continue reading Earl Greyhound @ Siren

Ted Leo and The Pharmacists @ Siren

By Brittany Borghi Siren veterans Ted Leo and the Pharmacists brought it big time to the Main Stage last Saturday, ready to prove that they can still shake up a crowd. No stranger to the free festival, they made their first appearance at Siren in 2003, and came back to show off to a new… Continue reading Ted Leo and The Pharmacists @ Siren