It seems like just yesterday (it was actually September…) when Jamie posted about Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros touring all over the country and “driving around in a converted school bus and playing music like it’s 1969 all over again”. Well, these ladies and gents move quickly with their shows, and they’re on to… Continue reading Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros announce new North American tour dates
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Dominique Young Unique
Tampa rapper Dominique Young Unique has been kicking around the scene for about a year or so now, and she’s received a lot positive attention which probably helped her get her own mashup on The Hood Internet. But with her most recent and best single “Show My Ass,” she has shown that she’s mature enough… Continue reading Dominique Young Unique
She & Him make a cheery, solid sophomore album with Volume Two
When She & Him was first announced, the duo of singer-songwriter M. Ward and actress Zooey Deschanel faced almost immediately positive buzz. The adorably indie actress and the well-respected indie musician seemed an exciting and almost unbeatable team. But their debut release, Volume One, failed to meet expectations and, with the exception of the single… Continue reading She & Him make a cheery, solid sophomore album with Volume Two
Notable Album Release: Grovesnor (aka, that drummer from Hot Chip) – Soft Return
Grovesnor, aka Rob Smoughton, aka Hot Chip’s drummer, will be releasing his debut album, Soft Return, on May 25 via Lo Recordings. Apparently he’s performed plenty solo electro pop in the past throughout the UK, but since I’m scared of other cultures this is the first I’m hearing of his solo efforts. Although, is it… Continue reading Notable Album Release: Grovesnor (aka, that drummer from Hot Chip) – Soft Return
In Case You Missed It: Week In Review
There were several reasons not to read Knox Road this week. You were probably at SXSW watching College Basketball part of the Indian couple caught sexting. It’s cool though, check out what you missed below! Sunday: Josh Todd (Bark Cat Bark)’s non-involvement with Eli et Papillon’s original song, “Coffre Fort” Monday: [MP3] Elephant Parade: “Grand Opening”… Continue reading In Case You Missed It: Week In Review
Dirty Projectors cover Bob Dylan’s “Dark Eyes”
Stereogum coming through in the clutch yet again (well, actually, Rory: whoever you are, thank you! – and to Ian at MFR for the heads up). The ‘gum crew notified us earlier this morning that Dirty Projectors laid down a cover of Bob Dylan’s “Dark Eyes” at Australian radio station Triple J. Dirty Projectors are… Continue reading Dirty Projectors cover Bob Dylan’s “Dark Eyes”
[MP3] All The Damn Kids: “The Books Stop Here”
Wow. I can’t believe it has taken me this long to find and post about All The Damn Kids, a five-member Sheffield (UK) based indie-pop band. (Actually, I can believe it as I’ve been out of town away from any sort of competent internet outside my cell phone, but dramatic effect works wonders, right? On… Continue reading [MP3] All The Damn Kids: “The Books Stop Here”
[MP3] The Consulate General: “What Time Is It Now”
New project, new album, new mp3. Not an unfamiliar artist though. Nooo, I’ve known the involved party for quite some time. Alex Chen, head honcho of Boy in Static, is starting up a solo project called “The Consulate General”, based out of (indie pop) heaven, Sweden. Several of The Consulate General’s songs are collaborative efforts, as… Continue reading [MP3] The Consulate General: “What Time Is It Now”
[KR Goes Global] Tokyo Jihen and their new album, Sports
[Ed. Note: In an effort to provide a diverse range of music, not only in genre but also by location and culture, Lin Lizhuang, from Singapore, writes about music from parts of the world that may go unnoticed on this here blog (you can find more of her work on her blog, Rock Loves Romantic.)… Continue reading [KR Goes Global] Tokyo Jihen and their new album, Sports
[MP3] Sarah Kirkland Snider: “This Is What You’re Like (ft. My Brightest Diamond)”
Composer Sarah Kirkland Snider teamed up with Shara Worden (aka My Brightest Diamond) for “This Is What You’re Like,” a track from Snider’s upcoming album Penelope. Now I’m not 100 percent clear on this, so I think a block quote from the press release will suffice: Derived from a multimedia-theater piece co-created by Snider and… Continue reading [MP3] Sarah Kirkland Snider: “This Is What You’re Like (ft. My Brightest Diamond)”