Khonnor, not Conor

October 27, 2004 8:07 PM

Meet Connor Kirby-Long, the 17 year old wonderkid of indie electronica. From his home in Saint Johnsbury, Vermont, Connor has gained attention releasing a string of internet-only EPs under the names Grandma (1, 2, 3), I, Cactus, (1) and his current moniker Khonnor (1, 2). This month Khonnor released his first full length cd, Handwriting, a stunningly beautiful album made with inspiration from artists such as Jim O'Rourke, Fennesz, Sonic Youth, The Smiths and David Sylvian.
Khonnor's official website has a cute flash game. Bonus: He used to blog. Is he hot or not?
posted by mr.marx (11 comments total)

I really like this, and that's quite an endorsement for two reasons:

1. I'm no fan of electronica.
2. I'm jaded and bitter, and and typically loathe anyone my age who's accomplished much more than me.
posted by Evstar at 8:39 PM on October 27, 2004

You dropped Jim O'Rourke's name, so this is on my wishlist. Thanks.
posted by tomharpel at 8:51 PM on October 27, 2004

whew, this kid has talent!
posted by kamylyon at 10:08 PM on October 27, 2004

Definitely hot. And fluttery hot hearts to you, mr. marx, for bringing word of such an ambitious and gifted young musician here.
posted by melissa may at 12:21 AM on October 28, 2004

This post is so good is should be held up as an example.
posted by humuhumu at 1:54 AM on October 28, 2004

Tell you what, I'll hold up this end of it, and you get the other. Hup!
posted by chrid at 2:47 AM on October 28, 2004

I wasn't even going to click the links this until I saw "I, Cactus" mentioned. Yep, this kid is good :)
posted by Foosnark at 6:30 AM on October 28, 2004

Nice post, mr.marx. I've been enjoying Handwriting and some random tracks I snagged off of slsk a while back. Good stuff! (pitchdork review)

Patrick Wolf is another young and talented musician worth checking out.
posted by shoepal at 8:24 AM on October 28, 2004

amusing bright eyes title reference, mr.marx.
posted by shoepal at 8:27 AM on October 28, 2004

who gave the moldy peaches a drum machine?
posted by VulcanMike at 9:30 AM on October 28, 2004

This is great - thanks, mr.marx! Fab post too - great documentation. I get smooshy about that.
posted by livii at 6:02 PM on October 28, 2004