The Rural Alberta Advantage‘s album, Hometowns, which has been received with much hype and fanfare is now streaming live from Paste’s website. It’s awesome. Basically alt-folk with a kick-in-the-ass. Oh yeah, there’s also some twee. I know, kind of antithetical. But listen, you’ll hear what I’m talking about. This re-release of the album is officially… Continue reading The Rural Alberta Advantage album, Hometowns, streaming in full
Tag: Music
The requisite 4th of July mix. Have a good one!
From Knox Road to all of you, Happy Fourth of July. For our non-US readers, thanks for stopping by regardless, and we hope you’re feeling some country lovin’ as well. *With this pause in regular action, we’d love to hear your feedback on how we’re doing. Anything at all is helpful, whether it’s in the… Continue reading The requisite 4th of July mix. Have a good one!
I’m From Barcelona builds treehouses and gets very excited about it
I figured I’d talk about I’m From Barcelona because they have a song called “Andy,” and Andy Roddick somehow just forced his way into the Wimbeldon final. Oh, and the music’s good. I’m tangential like that. The band is a 20+ member hivemind from (surprise) Sweden in the vein of The Polyphonic Spree. One notable… Continue reading I’m From Barcelona builds treehouses and gets very excited about it
Bagheera is a winner. Plain and simple.
To be honest, something about the email we got from Bagheera’s press team threw me off, and I began listening to their music with a bit of hesitation. Thankfully, that feeling wore off quickly, as listening to the hazy, devious sound from the Liverpool, UK boys put me in the right mood on this rainy-turned-less-rainy… Continue reading Bagheera is a winner. Plain and simple.
[Not really news] Amy Millan releases details for sophomore effort, Masters Of The Burial
I know, I’m about six days late on this one. SORRY. I’m actually kicking myself for it, so I can handle your virtual slap in the face. With July 4 and a slew of American spirit and independence coming our way, what better time to continue spotlighting Canadian label, Arts & Crafts? (By the way,… Continue reading [Not really news] Amy Millan releases details for sophomore effort, Masters Of The Burial
[MP3] The Boy Least Likely To B-side: “When I Grow Up I Want To Be A Boy Again”
From The Boy Least Likely To’s new B-Sides collection, The Best B-Sides Ever, is “When I Grow Up I Want To Be A Boy Again.” Sure, it’s another song about growing up and it’s abundantly clear the duo experienced a very happy and innocent childhood only to be jarred by the horrors of adulthood, but… Continue reading [MP3] The Boy Least Likely To B-side: “When I Grow Up I Want To Be A Boy Again”
Notable Album Release: The Most Serene Republic – …And The Ever Expanding Universe
Frankly, I’m surprised I haven’t discussed The Most Serene Republic on KR yet (except for this brief mention. Can i even call that brief?), and I apologize. While the seven-piece Milton, Ontario crew does occasionally swing for the fences and miss, when they’re on, they’re on. One of the most downright enjoyable albums I have… Continue reading Notable Album Release: The Most Serene Republic – …And The Ever Expanding Universe
Passion Pit remixes Yeah Yeah Yeahs like you and your mother already did
I love Passion Pit and I love Yeah Yeah Yeahs, so this is pretty much a win-win situation for me. Maybe not so much for you? Too bad, because this just happened: a PP remix of YYY’s “Heads Will Roll.” I mean everybody ever pretty much remixed either this song or “Zero” but I’ll totally… Continue reading Passion Pit remixes Yeah Yeah Yeahs like you and your mother already did
Akudama drops free July EP, Sun
The New York crew is at it again with their monthly free EPs, and they’ve managed to show improvement on each one (which is difficult because I loved the first effort I heard), establishing even further chemistry. This one mirrors the time of its release, as “Sun (From Underneath The Lake)” is a shimmery tune… Continue reading Akudama drops free July EP, Sun
Pixies announce stupid European Doolittle tour
To recognize the 20 years since the release of their landmark album, Doolittle, the Pixies have decided to go on tour (!!) in Europe (…). The tour is actually pretty cool, they’re playing all the songs from Doolittle and the album’s B-sides and junk. I know they’ve toured the states recently and that was pretty… Continue reading Pixies announce stupid European Doolittle tour