I love being the resident Swedish reviewer on Knox Road. Because the Swedes know what they’re doing with pop, period. So it comes as no surprise that Joakim Benon and Elin Kastlander, the duo behind jj, have delivered a stunningly refreshing work of indie pop on their second full-length album, nº 3. You know how… Continue reading jj’s nº 3 is so Swedish (read: lovely)
Tag: Pop
Meklit Hadero
Honestly, I couldn’t think of better music for a Saturday afternoon. You know, it’s that time when we’re either preparing to go out for a night of festivities, getting some unfinished work done around the house, or catching up on some “me” time. We need some laid back, groovy tunes. Don’t tell me you don’t… Continue reading Meklit Hadero
[MP3] Pearl and the Beard: “Oh, Death!”
Some creative folk at play here indeed. Pearl and the Beard, originally a trio, has recently become an ensemble of members, complete with a string section, drums, and a backing choir. The choir is what immediately drew my attention to these fine Brooklyn folks, as they back up the primary vocalists, Jocelyn Arlington (glockenspiel), Emily… Continue reading [MP3] Pearl and the Beard: “Oh, Death!”
Friday Mile
I guess it would have been appropriate to wait until Friday to post Friday Mile but really I just couldn’t wait that long (correct, one day) to share them with you. This five-piece from Seattle comes from the folk vein, but don’t let that genre word limit your expectations of their music. They incorporate some… Continue reading Friday Mile
Seas
Pleasant, drifting, warm. Bands like Seas keep me going on wintry days like today. The snow is falling but my body temperature is rising (and I reaaalllly don’t mean that in the sexual way, so let’s keep those jokes to a minimum, yeah?). Seas (aka Ben Green, out of D.C.) just released Now My Home… Continue reading Seas
[MP3s] Golden Ages: “Everything Will Be Alright” + “Be Cool”
Perfect time for these Philadelphia fellas to come back into the mix as their genre of spaced-out psychedelic electronic pop is making its biggest run, well, ever. I’m not one who has been liking too much of that material (disclaimer: I do like some, and Jamie likes A LOT), but these Golden Ages guys strike… Continue reading [MP3s] Golden Ages: “Everything Will Be Alright” + “Be Cool”
New Obsession: Milly Beau – Party Glitter
Hey guys, remember Milly Beau? No?? Well let me remind you from a previous post… Milly Beau is fronted by the incredibly talented MaryBeth Doran, just a year removed from George Washington University in D.C. (loving this D.C. NYC connection.) Her voice is stunningly gorgeous; I can’t describe it any other way (I’m telling you,… Continue reading New Obsession: Milly Beau – Party Glitter
[MP3] Lucy Schwartz: “Help Me! Help Me!”
Lucy Schwartz is set to drop a new EP, Help Me! Help Me!, on January 26 with her record release show the next night at the Hotel Café (in Los Angeles). In anticipation of the EP and an upcoming video, she is releasing the title track, “Help Me! Help Me!” for free download! Yippee! I… Continue reading [MP3] Lucy Schwartz: “Help Me! Help Me!”
MP3s from the now defunct Europe in Colour
Our friend Alt Altman (aka Digits, the electronic indie pop artist) sent over a few tunes last week of a band he was previously in, titled Europe in Colour, from 2005-2009. They were based in Toronto and released one self-titled EP in 2007. Unfortunately they recently broke up, so we won’t get a chance to… Continue reading MP3s from the now defunct Europe in Colour
[MP3] Hands: “Windows”
Stumbled upon this beauty of a track today and couldn’t help but post it ASAP. Mixing everything we’ve come to love about 2009’s progression of tribal influences and experimentation, Hands, a duo out of Los Angeles, are more than ready to carve out a role for themselves in the indie pop scene of 2010. At… Continue reading [MP3] Hands: “Windows”