The Knux are back! The duo that is a member of the elite club of groups who can do the hip hop rock thing effectively released an EP entitled KTWN (get it on iTunes//preview on Spotify). "It's All Gonna Fall" is just a preview of what it has to offer and I am into it. The track is less rap than we're used to-it actually sort of, kind of, maybe, reminds me of a TV on the Radio song I've heard at some point in my life. What do you gangsters think? Stream: The [...]
All too often in hip-hop, rappers seek to prove their complexity by forcing some rock sounds into their production, sampling an indie hit from two years ago, or pretending to play guitar on stage. For The Knux , that rock influence has never been a gimmick. Inspired by their L.A. neighborhood, the new EP, called KTWN , is a blend of the duo's eclectic set of influences, and the guys prove once again that those sources of inspiration can work together strikingly well. Just check out "It's All Gonna Fall." Get the 5-song EP on iTunes [...]
Back in July, alt-hip-hip duo The Knux released the lead single off their KTWN "sonic short" (not quite an EP, yet longer than a single), in the form of the raucous "Animal" . With the effort out on iTunes November 26th, the duo return today to unveil a second single, "Toke Up". Despite the title, the pair use the sticky icky more as a coping mechanism, expressing the stressors that make them turn to Mary Jane over a hazy guitar sample ("Lust for that BG make that chi-chi warm/ Feel that drip in between their [...]
Now that the election nonsense is over, The Knux get back to the important things in life with "Toke Up." Over a backdrop that sounds fit for a Red Hot Chili Peppers track, the duo brings their eclectic twist to hip-hop once again. This one is the second release from the upcoming KTWN project and will be on iTunes November 26th. Check out "Toke Up" below and catch The Knux live on their upcoming House Party Tour .
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New music from Jack Davey's forthcoming L0-F! Side B EP, "Shit Gets Deep" produced by Joey Strat of the Knux.
Chicago absolutely has no shortage of up and coming emcees. But one that has seemingly been embraced by the local indie community as of late is Show You Suck , and it's easy to hear why. Not only did he show up on a remix of a Netherfriends track spouting off rhymes about Fugazi and Minor Threat, but his 2011 debut, OMPP2: Mo Slices Mo Problems< /em>, is full of clever rhymes, bold beats and slick hooks. Whether he's rapping about searching for mexican food in the early morning ("Healthy") [...]
The apology before the mayhem. The Knux toke up with few sympathies for the sober. Another spatially disorienting psychedelic banger from the brothers Lindsey, leading up to the imminent release of their KTWN EP (see also: last week's " Animal "). 2/2 if you're keeping track. Found footage of the head Wailer, Hendrix, and Vietnam soldiers smoking buds from gun barrels. Some groovy raps and riffs - an ideal blend of fresh and familiar. Always homegrown. Someone needs to book Knux on the next Smokers Club tour alongside Juicy J. Let things get trippy.
Alt-hip-hop duo/siblings The Knux recently parted ways with Interscope Records, less than a year after the release of their album Eraser . The pair is celebrating their newfound career independence with KTWN . The self-described "sonic short" (not quite an EP, yet longer than a single) is named after Los Angeles' Koreatown, where the boys previously lived, and serves as an ode to "their homegrown, back-to-basics new music". The first single from KTWN is called "Animal". Backed by a familiar sample of vintage horns infused with a jangly [...]
The guitar-wielding alternative hip-hop duo, The Knux, is back with a newly released single titled "Animal". After a brief hiatus from the music scene, departure from Interscope Records and relocation to KoreaTown in downtown Los Angeles, the two bring some West Coast inspiration on this track coupled with heavy guitar riffs, high energy raps and echoing chorus vocals. This is their first release since their Eraser LP in September 2011 and first single off their upcoming project KTWN , named after the place they now call home. The Knux - [...]
"Rebel, rebel, punk rock be the motto." The Knux come through today with a fairly big announcement. Following the release of their debut album, Remind Me In Three Days ... and its follow-up, Eraser , on Interscope, the band has parted ways with the label and will release its next project independently. Next up from the Knux is a project titled KTWN , which is described as not quite and more than a single. It's dedicated to Korea Town in L.A., the neighborhood that has served as home for the Knux ever [...]
In my five years as a pro word whore, The Knux rank among the most naturally gifted musicians I've ever seen. Before anyone had heard of them, they had management deals with Matthew Knowles and then Paul Rosenberg. They played multiple instruments, made beats that fused psychedelic rock, New Wave and boom-bap, and rapped well. Their 2005-06 self-produced demo sparked a bidding war, before Interscope scooped them up and promptly realized that they didn't have a clue what to do with them. Their debut Remind Me in Three Days was too early and under-promoted to catch [...]
So, I had a couple of The Knux videos to choose from (electronic press kits are just like Lunchables in many ways, probably better tasting too). I could've went with "1974" but the song reminded me so much of the Black Eyed Peas that I had a conniption fit. You know what I'm talking about [...]
The NATALI KILLS sings about doing it like it's 1974 and roller-skates around a school disco as the KNUX take care of the verses.
The Weeknd was another one of this years most blogged about artists with the two mixtapes released in 2011. The first House of Balloons is one of my personal favorites. It is one of the few records that I can listen to start to finish. ♪ The Weeknd - High For This (from House of Ballons) More Weeknd: website [...]
Interscope recording artist Jordy Towers will join label mates The Knux on a cross-country tour that kicks off November 8th in Scottsdale, AZ. With a bold but melodious voice, Jordy brings energy and charisma to his rapping and singing. Like The Knux, he makes catchy yet genre-defying music that is accentuated by his off-the-wall personality and humor. From his quirky yet confident charm, you wouldn't know Towers was homeless after a short stint in jail until last year when he signed a [...]
The Knux are packing their bags for a U.S. winter tour in support of their recent album Eraser released last month. Check their Facebook page for full route and dates. The duo also teamed up with Kid Cudi for " Run ," complete with a fun-filled probably NSFW video. The guys stopped by our studio to talk about song leaks and why they're not always such a bad thing. The Knux : Strictly Leakage .
The last time alt-hip-hop act The Knux went on tour, it was one heck of a party . This November, the duo lengthen their stay on the road when they embark on a six week-long nationwide tour. Kicking off on November 8th in Scottsdale, AZ, Krispy and Joey will hit up Texas, Boston, MA, Washington, DC, Chicago, IL, Seattle, WA, and beyond before coming to a close on December 16th in San Francisco, CA. Peep the entire tour schedule below. Just before their itinerary, though, is the band's new music video for "Razorblade". In the clip, [...]
Like other virally minded artists before them, rock-leaning hip-hop duo the Knux are gearing up to drop a music video for each track on their new album, Eraser . Today, they're sharing their third yet, "Razorblade," a melodic stoner joint that feature visuals of the band acting a fool in Los Angeles. Its release coincides with the announcement of an upcoming tour that will bring the Knux across the U.S. for more than a month's time. It all kicks off Nov. 8 in Scottsdale, Ariz. You can view the tour dates and watch the "Razorblade" music video below. [...]
The first of two Drake catch-up posts. Hey, Happy Birthday buddy! -ed. Traditionally, my [Drake's -ed.] birthday week has been pretty good for new releases, and this year is no different. There's the latest from Wilco, Matthew Sweet, metal purveyors Mastodon, along with new ones from Dum Dum Girls, Dan Mangan, Dominant Legs, Twin Sister, Spank Rock, Van Hunt, Craig Wedren, Kasabian, VHS or Beta, Sleeper Agent, Pieta Brown, the Knux along with the return of veterans like The Bangles, Mekons and Daryl Hall . Meanwhile, reissues this [...]
In a word, love, is the sweeping emotion that has brought millions of people clamoring for the talents of Rebecca & Fiona . The Swedish duo has enchanted the EDM world with a sexy demeanor, provocative vocals, and bustling production skills. Tied to the release of Kaskade’s newest single “Turn It Down,” the two girls have been given their international due after a wildly successful 2010 in the Swedish music scene. But don’t let that track fool you, there is far more to these exotic girls than just singing that got them this far. They are a [...]
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