Pure Ecstasy seems to be one of those bands that we only ever see singles from. We previously heard the awesome “Easy” and more recently “Voices,” from the Voices 7″. Now we have “Alexandria,” the super-chilled-out B-side to said 7″. This band knows how to take things down several notches to the point of maximum tripped-out… Continue reading [MP3] Pure Ecstasy: “Alexandria”
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The Radio Dept. is fuzzy but exquisite on Clinging to a Scheme
In a shocking turn of events, this review is heading to… SWEDEN! Okay fine, we (I) may overdo the Swedish stuff a bit on Knox Road (I know, impossible), but the music is so damn good. The Radio Dept. mostly affirms that on Clinging to a Scheme, only their third full-length despite originally forming in… Continue reading The Radio Dept. is fuzzy but exquisite on Clinging to a Scheme
[Download] Band of Horses: “Factory”
“Factory” and “Laredo” (the most recent track up for preview off the forthcoming Infinite Arms) are both stronger than “Compliments”, so I’m slightly relieved. Not too much though, because I still think something is missing, unfortunately. I do like the depth to “Factory”, but it seems to meander a bit much. Get the MP3 from… Continue reading [Download] Band of Horses: “Factory”
Caribou’s Swim does everything but sink
Caribou’s (Dan Snaith’s) most recent project/record, Swim, to nick words from the title, is, well, “swimmy.” The vocals seem to be sung inside an open-clamshell discotheque on the ocean floor, accompanied, at times, by a woodwind orchestra. His ability to somehow combine organic sounds with analog and metronomic digitalism results in one beaut of a… Continue reading Caribou’s Swim does everything but sink
[MP3] Candy Claws: “Sunbeam Show”
We last heard from Candy Claws after the release of their debut album, In the Dream of the Sea Life, and the band is back with more awesome soothing pop music. In anticipation of their follow-up album, Hidden Lands, they’ve released single “Sunbeam Show,” another sweet, sweeping synth adventure. In this guy’s humble opinion, Candy… Continue reading [MP3] Candy Claws: “Sunbeam Show”
José González’s band Junip announces tour dates, offers free MP3
It’s been a long time, hasn’t it? Junip‘s last album, an EP titled Black Refuge, came out in 2006, and since then there has been a single and little to nothing else. Label me a fan of anything José González participates in – the Swede (of Argentinian descent), one of my favorite singer/songwriters, is the… Continue reading José González’s band Junip announces tour dates, offers free MP3
Ted Wendler
Ted Wendler may indeed be the next great folk-pop singer/songwriter. Really, I’m floored listening to him; he’s emotionally devastating. And to think I’ve only heard unmastered versions of the tracks… Let the man-crush begin. Wendler is going places: Starting his professional career in Minnesota, he recently moved to Virginia Beach to finish an album with… Continue reading Ted Wendler
Knox Road Radio show and playlist for 4.18.10
Fun set of tunes this week, including lots of newbies and tracks from highly-anticipated upcoming albums. Also, we hope you all had wonderful Record Store Days. Get anything good? Because we didn’t, so please make up for our losses. Also, Jon and I probably definitely lost our indie credibility (and, uh, all credibility) on the… Continue reading Knox Road Radio show and playlist for 4.18.10
Mesita
There isn’t much known about Mesita, besides the fact that it’s the alibi of one “James Cooley”, a 22-year-old musician from Littleton, Colorado. He has a previous full-length and EP under his belt and he’s looking to release a new album this Summer. His entire catalogue of music is up for free on his Bandcamp,… Continue reading Mesita
[MP3] Mexican Summer revives 1970s Brit psych with Ramases’ “Balloon”
Gorilla vs. Bear just posted some new tracks sent over by super label Mexican Summer (feeling a little snubbed over here) and one of the more interesting tracks was “Balloon” by Ramases. Now, if you’re not up on your 1970s British pop/rock/psychedelia (I wasn’t), you might not know that “Balloon” is actually a single from… Continue reading [MP3] Mexican Summer revives 1970s Brit psych with Ramases’ “Balloon”