The Ocean Floor, out of Portland OR, is Lane Barrington and an ever-revolving set of unique musicians. Centered mostly around orchestral arrangements, The Ocean Floor’s music is heartfelt and diverse, and on their forthcoming fourth full length, Pop Quiz, they use a variety of different 20th century, historic elements to influence the lyrics and the sound.… Continue reading The Ocean Floor
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Wolf Parade gets so close on Expo 86
The main distinguishing factor between Wolf Parade and Sunset Rubdown, one of Spencer Krug’s many other projects, is the song construction and destination. Generally, while Sunset Rubdown prefers long-winded, ever-changing sounds and structures within the same song, Wolf Parade is its more straightforward brother. They both had some of the same qualities — the crazy-man… Continue reading Wolf Parade gets so close on Expo 86
In Case You Missed It: Week In Review
Well, it was a long week for sports. World Cup action, Tennis action (understatement), NBA draft action, NHL draft action. Lotsa stuff. OH, Jamie’s gone. But only for a month! Unfortunately, he’ll probably be missing the Siren Festival on Coney Island, which we still intend to cover as voraciously as last year (we’re teaming up… Continue reading In Case You Missed It: Week In Review
[MP3] of Montreal: “Coquet Coquette”
New of Montreal. should I start every sentence with a lowercase first letter to get you in the spirit of things? i Think i will. “Coquet Coquette” is fairly typical of Montreal to be honest, but the instrumental end to the song is spooky and eerie and [insert like-minded synonym]. the Song is a bit… Continue reading [MP3] of Montreal: “Coquet Coquette”
[MP3] Cloud Nothings: “Didn’t You”
Cloud Nothings, aka Dylan Baldi, released the MP3 today for “Didn’t You”, which came out as a 7” with B-side “Even If It Worked Out”. If “Didn’t You” doesn’t will you to get up and go on these beautiful summer days (actually, it’s probably going to storm tonight in most of the Northeast U.S…), I’m… Continue reading [MP3] Cloud Nothings: “Didn’t You”
Casey Shea offers new MP3, featured on “Mr. Rogers & Me” documentary
Casey Shea is a rising singer/songwriter, having plied his trade in the fertile music breeding grounds of Nashville, Tennessee and moving his way on up to New York City. His newest album, Love Is Here To Stay, (released on one of our favorite up-and-coming labels, Family Records) is available for a mere five bucks, and… Continue reading Casey Shea offers new MP3, featured on “Mr. Rogers & Me” documentary
Murder Mystery releases two new songs
Murder Mystery, a dance/pop/rock group out of New York, dropped two new songs for free download to show listeners what they’ve been up to since their critically acclaimed self-released debut, Are You Ready For The Heartache (2008). The four-piece consists of brother-sister duo Jeremy and Laura Coleman, alongside Adam Fels and Graham Roberts, with Laura’s first foray into… Continue reading Murder Mystery releases two new songs
[MP3] Ruse of Fools: “Happy Song”
[youtube width=”540″ height=”360″]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2XmRx-mMm94[/youtube] Fitting song we received today, hours before the U.S. soccer/football match. If we have any Algerian readers, I don’t mean to rub it in but… Ruse of Fools – “Happy Song” [MP3] I also understand you may be in a great deal of pain because of Jamie’s temporary Knox Road absence. It… Continue reading [MP3] Ruse of Fools: “Happy Song”
I’m leaving and I’m not coming back (for about a month)
So despite what you may think, we here at Knox Road are real people with real lives that exist outside the confines of www.KnoxRoad.com (shocking, no?). As a real human, with real emotions and real dreams and real aspirations, I am taking a very real adventure of a lifetime. No, I’m not taking a note… Continue reading I’m leaving and I’m not coming back (for about a month)
[MP3] Mystery Jets: “Dreaming Of Another World”
Mystery Jets officially released the latest promo track, “Dreaming Of Another World”, off their forthcoming album, Serotonin. Mystery Jets, if you’re unaware, is a UK band that has been playing for a long time – when they first began the singer’s dad was one of the members! Now the band consists of four consistent members… Continue reading [MP3] Mystery Jets: “Dreaming Of Another World”