The Kingsbury Manx
Chapel Hill, NC's own crazy diamonds, The Kingsbury Manx, made a splash with their seemingly out-of-nowhere eponymous debut in 2000. The original members of The Kingsbury Manx met in middle school, but attended different colleges. They reunited during the summer months to play and record together. One of their demos caught the ear of Chicago-based label Overcoat Recordings, who issued their debut self-titled album in 2000. Despite very little promotional effort from the label, the album bec...
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Much like its previous titles, the Kingsbury Manx’s latest release has the tendency to pass by without your noticing on the first listen. For some reason, time is essential when digesting this albu... Read more
There’s a lot to like and a lot to lump within Ascenseur Ouvert!, The Kingsbury Manx’ fifth full-length album. As a fey wild card of sorts in the indie community, the Manx don’t mind packing irk-fu... Read more
For years now, the North Carolina-based Kingsbury Manx has been putting out sun-drenched and brilliant records that aren't interested in pressing for innovation or kowtowing to trends. This band is... Read more
While it arrives a long four years after their last album, The Fast Rise and Fall of the South, The Kingsbury Manxs Ascenseur Ouvert! (thats French for elevator open!) finds the bands sound mo... Read more
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