Brae is Brandon Husken, who’s been in the music scene for 22 years but has recently rediscovered himself as a singer/songwriter. His forthcoming album, Another Time and Place, marks his third full length as Brae, but it’s his first real effort into getting the word out there about the project. Husken is a multi-instrumentalist, specializing… Continue reading Brae
Tag: Singer/Songwriter
[MP3] Mesita: “On Through The Dark”
Mesita (James Wooley) has been cranking out the tunes ever since we originally featured him on Knox Road back in April of 2010. While we’d love to post everything, we’ve been selfishly listening to them by our lonesome (well, other respected blogs have had some of them up, too.) But something particularly struck me about… Continue reading [MP3] Mesita: “On Through The Dark”
Lucy Schwartz goes underwater for Life in Letters video
*The video is to help promote Lucy’s clean water campaign. BTW, if you want a great CMJ recap from one of my true compadres during the festival, check out Andriana’s rad post on Gluttony Is The New Black.
Lyndsay Holm
Oh, to be young and melancholic. And so raw that it’s just right. Lyndsay Holm – “Weeping Willow” [MP3] Holm is a musician and photographer based outside of Chicago.
[Video + MP3] Deaf Joe: “The Softest Touch”
Video directed by Neil O’Driscoll. When sights and sounds collide. Deaf Joe – “The Softest Touch” [MP3] Download Deaf Joe’s free The Softest Touch EP on Bandcamp. From Dublin’s Delphi Records. Also check out Deaf Joe on Facebook and Twitter.
Ivory Weeds
As I’m sure is the case for many of you, the music I listen to is dictated by my mood. So if you’ve been finding more subdued music here lately, you can equate that with how I’m feeling. Knox Road is here to show you everything we enjoy, as music fans and listeners, but the… Continue reading Ivory Weeds
[MP3] Southerly: “Do We Believe?”
Southerly, aka singer/songwriter Krist Krueger, is about ready to drop his third full-length, Youth, on September 20 via Greyday Records. In anticipation of the release, Krueger, from Portland, Oregon, has released a new mp3, titled “Do We Believe?”. A strong piano line leads the way as Kreuger builds the song up with surging horns and… Continue reading [MP3] Southerly: “Do We Believe?”
[MP3] Edda Magnason: “Blondie”
Magnason is way too cool for me. Sigh. Enjoy this unique and lovely song with most every instrument you can’t think of. Edda Magnason – “Blondie” [MP3] Purchase Goods via Adrian Recordings Edda Magnason on the web
New mp3s from Jenn Mierau, including a Cure cover
Cool, frosty, distant…graceful. All adjectives that define Jenn Mierau’s entrancing electro pop sound. Mierau, out of Montreal, is a dazzling force. Her voice is look-but-don’t-touch, teasing listeners into her fantastical world of evil. She’s dressed as a princess but her heart’s full of ice. And it’s oh so stimulating. Jenn Mierau – “Hush” [MP3] Jenn… Continue reading New mp3s from Jenn Mierau, including a Cure cover
Daniel Isaiah
Daniel Isaiah (Schachter), set to release his debut album, High Twilight, on June 7, just released the title track as a free download. For an artist who hasn’t received much publicity outside his home of Montreal and is a rookie in solo music-making circles (he’s been in a couple full bands in the past), Isaiah… Continue reading Daniel Isaiah