Tag: News

Metric adds several U.S. tour dates

Canadian Indie Rockers Metric recently announced some new U.S. tour dates in support of their hit album Fantasies, and yippee, Maryland’s on the list! (Sadly, and surprisingly, NYC is not. Then again, it is Metric, who don’t work traditionally. Label? Yeah, right.) If you’re in D.C. you know Baltimore’s not that far, and Emily Haines… Continue reading Metric adds several U.S. tour dates

Yo Gabba Gabba! to release album

For those of you under a television rock or an “I’m an adult” rock, Yo Gabba Gabba! is a kids show that regularly features indie bands playing songs about moral values and silly things. Legit! Now, they’re releasing an album, Music Is Awesome!, featuring some of those songs alongside their other regular stuff. Double legit!!… Continue reading Yo Gabba Gabba! to release album

Good bands to play lame Hot Topic stores for Twilight promo

By now, everybody knows about the OMZGAWESOME soundtrack for the next Twilight movie that includes the likes of Death Cab For Cutie, Bon Iver, Radiohead, et al. But what you might NOT have known were plans to have said artists tour Hot Topic stores to promote the thing. The New York Times investigates: “Indie style… Continue reading Good bands to play lame Hot Topic stores for Twilight promo

Les Paul dies at 94

The creator of multi-track recording, tape delay and the famous Gibson Les Paul guitar died at 94 today. A legend respected in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the Grammy Hall of Fame and the Inventors Hall of Fame, Paul managed to continue to work with music late into life, even with crippling arthritis.… Continue reading Les Paul dies at 94

Matt Kanelos & The Smooth Maria featured on NPR’s Song of the Day

In some exciting news on the right coast, KR friend and stunning musician Matt Kanelos, and his band, The Smooth Maria, were honored on NPR’s Song of the Day yesterday (8/10). The featured song was “Sing” (expect anything else?), the final track off of Silent Show, and NPR guy Ben Westhoff goes into some deep… Continue reading Matt Kanelos & The Smooth Maria featured on NPR’s Song of the Day

[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

Sony’s PSP to become a music service?

From CNET: Sony has spoken with some of the major recording companies about providing music for the PlayStation Portable, music industry sources told CNET News. The sources said the talks are only preliminary and no deals have been struck. But apparently, Sony is considering offering music on the PlayStation Network, the company’s nascent multiplayer gaming… Continue reading Sony’s PSP to become a music service?

Exciting news: We’ve added a new blogger!

We’ve eagerly been waiting to provide this official Knox Road press release (ha) for quite some time now. We are pleased to announce the addition of a new blogger to Knox Road. His name is Jon, and he has superb writing skills and great taste in music – much that overlaps with what we currently… Continue reading Exciting news: We’ve added a new blogger!

Lollapalooza 2009 official lineup announced

And the lineup has officially been announced for the Chicago festival: Depeche Mode Tool The Killers Jane’s Addiction Beastie Boys Kings of Leon Lou Reed Ben Harper and Relentless7 Thievery Corporation Snoop Dogg Rise Against Andrew Bird TV on the Radio Vampire Weekend The Decemberists Neko Case STS9 (Sound Tribe Sector 9) Animal Collective Band… Continue reading Lollapalooza 2009 official lineup announced