Tag: Video

The Lumineers

The Lumineers make the kind of life-affirming folk music that many bands aspire for, but few actually pull off. Their best track, “Ho Hey” is a perfectly crafted foot-stomper, literally demanding a group singalong – on tour, the crowd will surely “ho!” and “hey!” along with the band after every four drum beats. Lead singer… Continue reading The Lumineers

Luke Roberts needs a moment of your time

One of the greatest qualities of folk music is the story. There’s always a story in the song somewhere; you might have to search deep down in the lyrics or deep within yourself to find the story, but it’s there. The songs on Luke Robert’s debut, Big Bells and Dime Songs, have stories too, but… Continue reading Luke Roberts needs a moment of your time

Nick Bindeman continues his stranglehold on Summer 2011 with Tunnels’ The Blackout

[vimeo]http://vimeo.com/26022712[/vimeo] Nick Bindeman owns the summer of 2011. In June, Bindeman released a new record from his band Jackie-O Motherfucker, and then followed it up with a release from his other band, Eternal Tapestry, in July. Now it’s August and Bindeman unleashes another record, this time under the name Tunnels. While Jackie-O and Eternal Tapestry… Continue reading Nick Bindeman continues his stranglehold on Summer 2011 with Tunnels’ The Blackout

KR Presents: New Old Abram Brown video for “Mountain Lions”

[vimeo]http://vimeo.com/22300848[/vimeo] Remember back in the day when I wrote up a grand ol’ artist profile about Old Abram Brown, some youngster New Hampshirites new to the indie music circuit? Everything about Old Abram Brown screams passion. Carson Lund’s vocals are earnest and emphatic, as if breaking all barriers of viscosity. Piano holds down the foundation,… Continue reading KR Presents: New Old Abram Brown video for “Mountain Lions”

[MP3 + Video] Hear Hums: “Woo”

[Bear with me for this oddly structured post.] What the hell is going on in this song? Hear Hums – “Woo” [MP3] I don’t know. But I like it. Accompanying video below (first half of the video is Hear Hums’ song “Cerebellum”, second half is “Woo”). Knox Road goes psych-o this Monday. [vimeo]http://vimeo.com/17473778[/vimeo] Hear Hums, out… Continue reading [MP3 + Video] Hear Hums: “Woo”

[MP3] Reading Rainbow: “Always On My Mind”

[vimeo]http://vimeo.com/16203739[/vimeo] Philadelphia duo Reading Rainbow has already made some great stuff I’m not afraid to admit I love. Most recently, they sat down with Philadelphia-based Shaking Through to record three tracks, one of which, “Always On My Mind” was featured and for good reason! The fuzzy pop track harkens back to recent bands like Dum… Continue reading [MP3] Reading Rainbow: “Always On My Mind”

Mountain Goats’ Darnielle takes iPhone onstage, sings into it at show

Mountain Goats’ frontman/pretty much only man John Darnielle is known for being a bit eccentric, especially onstage. Self-proclaimed Darnielle fan Brandon Korch found this out first hand while filming him, touring as duo The Extra Lens, during a show at D.C.’s Rock and Roll Hotel on Wednesday. About halfway through the track, Darnielle notices Korch,… Continue reading Mountain Goats’ Darnielle takes iPhone onstage, sings into it at show

Youngster: RickoLus

“This album is a homage to my youth. I had a wonderful time but I am going somewhere new. Good bye and good riddance…” – RickoLus via liner notes on Youngster. I know you’ve been waiting for it (humor me): the third and final installment in Abby’s Youth Series, 2010. Today, if you don’t already… Continue reading Youngster: RickoLus

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Sorry for the delay, guys. Siren Festival Coverage will be up soon, promise! Editing photos has taken a bit longer than expected. Continue to check back, and follow us/me on Twitter or Facebook for post updates (and, you know, to talk shop).