Yes, you may have heard similar sounding folk tunes before. No, the familiarity does not take away from the music. Colossal Gospel, out of Alabama and entirely non-religious, is a duo with striking harmonies and a southern folk flair. Without the ability to afford studio time, the fellas shacked up in the closets (see photo… Continue reading Colossal Gospel
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[MP3] Sebastian Waldejer: “We Never Get Away Anymore”
Norwegian music reminiscent of Kings of Convenience (my comparison)? Sign me up! Sebastian Waldejer, from Stavanger (the west coast of Norway), is a young singer/songwriter who’s been making the rounds of late in his hometown. Offering delightful pop with his latest 7” single, “We Never Get Away Anymore,” Waldejer shows a maturity of not getting… Continue reading [MP3] Sebastian Waldejer: “We Never Get Away Anymore”
Black Whales release new album, Shangri-La Indeed
Black Whales, out of Seattle, present a warm Americana rock sound on their newest album, Shangri-La Indeed. I’ve included two of my favorite songs below, which differ in rhythm but remain the same in appeal. Which is high. I’m not really making sense. But Black Whales are way more organized with their music than I… Continue reading Black Whales release new album, Shangri-La Indeed
Crystal Swells
On most days, rock is better when it’s raw. When you find a band that reminds you of a raw open wound, you’ve hit the jackpot.Crystal Swells sound like that giant gash you put in your knee — you know, the one from that unbelievable skating accident? It wasn’t worthy of stitches, but you had… Continue reading Crystal Swells
[MP3] Lanu: “Fall (feat. Megan Washington)”
So, I gotta be honest with you (which begs the question, am I usually not honest with you?). It took some time to get this song cleared to post for download on Knox Road. It’s available as a free download on Lanu’s Bandcamp (which I recommend you check out — there are more great free… Continue reading [MP3] Lanu: “Fall (feat. Megan Washington)”
Oax stuns with This Distance
When a band like Oax comes into your life, you need to mark the date on your calendar. This Distance, the debut effort from Houston’s Giorgio Angelini, is hands down the best record I’ve heard from a new band this year. Angelini himself is no newcomer to the indie-rock scene; he’s toured with The Rosebuds… Continue reading Oax stuns with This Distance
[MP3] ohnomoon: “Sleeping Limbs”
As hard it as it can usually be to get back into a routine, I’m happy to be posting here again. I recently returned from my lengthy work trip and I certainly missed this blogging stuff. Lots of things have changed since I was gone. The backend of WordPress (our publishing platform for Knox Road)… Continue reading [MP3] ohnomoon: “Sleeping Limbs”
Jackie-O Motherfucker return with sonically rich Earth Sound System
Jackie-O Motherfucker has tapped a lot of neglected wells since they began in 1995. They’ve mined the depths of space-rock, various international sounds, folk music and traveled to psychedelic realms. This is a band that clearly does not want or need to be fenced in. On their 15th record, Earth Sound System, Jackie-O continues that… Continue reading Jackie-O Motherfucker return with sonically rich Earth Sound System
Larkspur
A lot of people like to hate country music as a whole. “I like mostly everything,” they’ll say, “except country. I HATE country.” But isn’t it interesting how many country haters just ADORE Johnny Cash? “Well, that’s different, that’s OLD country.” Look, there is definitely a difference between say, Patsy Cline and Toby Keith and… Continue reading Larkspur
[MP3] Halloween, Alaska: “Dance By Accident”
Yes. Yes yes yes. New Halloween, Alaska?? What a treat. Their new album, All Night The Calls Came In, comes out September 20 (available for download August 30) via Amble Down Records. Halloween, Alaska – “Dance By Accident” [MP3] I should note, though, that I’m not just posting because of this song. I’m heading out of… Continue reading [MP3] Halloween, Alaska: “Dance By Accident”