Grant Olsen, the Arthur portion of Seattleās Arthur & Yu, is gearing up to release his debut solo album. Using the moniker Gold Leaves, Olsen will release his album, The Ornament, on the Hardly Art label on August 16th. From the sound of the first single, also called āThe Ornamentā, Gold Leavesā music lands solidly… Continue reading Notable Album Release: Gold Leaves – The Ornament
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Boy Eats Drum Machine
If you go to shows in Portland, you’ve probably heard Boy Eats Drum Machine. What, do you all live in Portland? I DIDN’T THINK SO. The Oregon musician, known in real life as Jon Ragel, comes to shows armed with a turntable, saxophone, one drum and enough energy to light up a stadium. Ragel plays… Continue reading Boy Eats Drum Machine
Casa Castile
Sometimes a hot summer afternoon calls for a tall cold drink and a soft breeze to really make the heat bearable; Nashvilleās Casa Castile is an indie-rock equivalent. Largely the work of Andrew Nabuco, Casa Castile joins elements of synth-pop and shoegaze dripped though a psychedelic filter. Nabucoās latest offering, Umbra, is a fine collection… Continue reading Casa Castile
Twintapes
Twintapes are Pavel and Jon. From the info on their Facebook page, they live in different cities (though, apparently “based” in Brooklyn), but you’d hardly know it by listening to their music. The sound depicts happier days in colorful ways. Think of a better description and you win. Twintapes – “Painting Ocean Dreams” [MP3] Twintapes… Continue reading Twintapes
Monday is Memorial Day mix (Part 3)
This is the third installment of my Memorial Day mix. Take a look at the previous two years’ mixesĀ here and here (sorry, the mp3s no longer work). We Knox Roadians hope youāre all having fantastic Memorial Day weekends. I myself went to a nice BBQ party at the queen of i rock i roll‘s place… Continue reading Monday is Memorial Day mix (Part 3)
[MP3] Letting Up Despite Great Faults: “Teenage Tide”
Having become a staple on Knox Road and one of our good friends from our few years of blogging, electronic pop masterminds Letting Up Despite Great Faults will continue to get play here as long they keep making music we love. They recently released a new track off their forthcoming EP, Paper Crush, for free… Continue reading [MP3] Letting Up Despite Great Faults: “Teenage Tide”
[MP3] Jump Into The Gospel: “Photovoltaic”
Jump into my arms. Dance into my heart. If you take the plunge, we won’t ever be the same. And that’s okay. It’s all okay. How can I not go with more upbeat music today? Jump Into The Gospel – “Photovoltaic” [MP3] If you’re in NYC for the Summer, Jump Into The Gospel is playing… Continue reading [MP3] Jump Into The Gospel: “Photovoltaic”
[MP3] Point Juncture, WA: “Violin Case”
Feels like I haven’t included sugary pop here in a while; it’s been a lot of experimental and folk lately. Luckily, “Violin Case,” from Point Juncture, WA (who are actually based in Portland, Oregon), is the solution to allll my problems. Fun female vocals and blazing guitars! Have at it, people! Point Juncture, WA: “Violin… Continue reading [MP3] Point Juncture, WA: “Violin Case”
[MP3] Kodacrome: “Modern Man”
One of the newest indie electronic duos to hit the scene, Kodacrome, has released their single “Modern Man” for free download. The two collaborators, Elissa Pociask and Ryan Casey, have teamed up from opposite coasts of the continent, but will soon be working together in person for a slate of upcoming Kodacrome material. “Modern Man”… Continue reading [MP3] Kodacrome: “Modern Man”
Colorfeels
If you’d have told me a year ago, a month ago, or even last week that I’d be writing about a band with an album called “Syzygy,” I’d have laughed in your face. Many bands like to thrive off either the most obscure, cryptic names or those that are incredibly simple, and I like to… Continue reading Colorfeels