I don’t usually mention previous albums in the title of album reviews; I like to wait until the review to touch on context and from where the current album stems. However, Marching Band’s Spark Large, released in 2008, was a diamond in the rough for me – I hadn’t heard a thing about them before… Continue reading Marching Band’s Pop Cycle is more reserved than Spark Large
Tag: New Albums
[MP3] Light Pollution: “Oh, Ivory!”
Chicago’s Light Pollution released a new mp3, “Oh, Ivory!” in support of their forthcoming debut full length, Apparitions, which drops June 15 via Carpark. Musicians love the ghost themes and apparently Light Pollution is joining the crowd with the title to their debut. But they’ve certainly got a unique blend of instruments, mixing in soft… Continue reading [MP3] Light Pollution: “Oh, Ivory!”
Woods’ At Echo Lake is pleasant but inconspicuous
Woods was one of the very first acts we posted about here on Knox Road, so they’ll always hold a special place in our hearts. Jamie described them as “eerie” and “sweet” at the same time, which totally confused him. Not that that’s a bad thing though; confusion is good! Woods have a unique sound going… Continue reading Woods’ At Echo Lake is pleasant but inconspicuous
[MP3] Marching Band: “Another Day”
Swedish indie pop duo, Marching Band, has made available the first track off their forthcoming (May 18) sophomore album, Pop Cycle, for free download. In case you forget, I previewed Pop Cycle with a “Notable Album Release” post, as this is a much-anticipated album for me. I have heard it, but you’ll have to wait… Continue reading [MP3] Marching Band: “Another Day”
Broken Social Scene is mostly triumphant on Forgiveness Rock Record
The ever-changing Broken Social Scene collective has provided listeners with a variety of different sounds throughout its career, which has now spanned nine years. Unconventional, atmospheric pop rock is the specialty of Kevin Drew, Brendan Canning and friends, and they get back to that foundation pretty well on their newest LP, Forgiveness Rock Record. The… Continue reading Broken Social Scene is mostly triumphant on Forgiveness Rock Record
Notable Album Release: School of Seven Bells – Disconnect From Desire
School of Seven Bells announced that they will be releasing their next LP, Disconnect From Desire, July 13 on Vagrant/Ghostly International. Their debut album, Alpinisms, received some strong listening among the crew here at Knox Road so we’re receiving this news with great excitement and salivation. (Seriously, though. If you saw one of us drooling… Continue reading Notable Album Release: School of Seven Bells – Disconnect From Desire
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
The Scarlet Ending releases forceful new LP, Ghosts
It’s finally that time, folks. The Scarlet Ending, a much-talked about act here on Knox Road, fronted by everyone’s favorite twin sisters, Kaleena and Kayleigh Goldsworthy, released their sophomore full-length, Ghosts, a couple weeks ago. Ever since my first encounter with the sisters, they have been incredibly warm and outgoing, leading to a friendship beyond… Continue reading The Scarlet Ending releases forceful new LP, Ghosts
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
Tokyo Police Club reveals tracklist and cover art for new album, Champ
Tokyo Police Club has announced via MySpace (yep!) the tracklist and revealed the cover art (above) for their forthcoming album, Charm, out June 8 via Mom + Pop. Tokyo Police Club – “Breakneck Speed” [MP3] Tracklist: 1. Favourite Food 2. Favourite Colour 3. Breakneck Speed 4. Boots of Danger (Wait Up) 5. Bambi 6. End… Continue reading Tokyo Police Club reveals tracklist and cover art for new album, Champ