The podcaster and multi-instrumentalist's third LP is loaded with funkified California pop.
Dante Elephante – Mid-Century Modern Romance
Author: Roberto Johnson
Writer. Content creator. Aspiring vinyl hoarder.
Farmer Dave & The Wizards Of The West – FDWOW
Farmer Dave's latest musical venture is an enthralling exhibit of Cosmic American space rock.
Desert Skies: Modern California Country-Rock Essentials
We teamed up with Petal Motel to put together a list of 15 albums that capture the essence of modern California country-rock in all its variations.
Pearl Charles Wants You to Look Into the ‘Magic Mirror’
We spoke with Pearl Charles about her kaleidoscopic new album, writing process, and looking within for guidance.
Charley Crockett – “I Can Help”
Featuring a twangy organ-laden groove, the country crooner croons taps into his soulful side to bring forth an earnest interpretation of Billy Swan's classic 1974 love song.
Acres Even – “Earl Greyson” (Music Video)
The band channels their feel-good beach rock through playful costume arrangements and set designs that range from all-too-awkward prom pictures to quirky kitchen adventures.
Stephen Heath’s ‘Gavin Gruesome’ Embraces Chaos With Open Arms
The veteran guitarist speaks on recording his first solo album, playing guitar for Weyes Blood and other stalwart songwriters, and taking ownership of his ideas.
Patti Smith Live at Montreux Jazz Festival (2005)
The iconic poet and punk-rocker turns 74 today.
Ryan Pollie – Museum At The End of Time
Side-stepping his usually warm and twangy aesthetic, Ryan Pollie's latest project marks a foray into the ambient realm and is accompanied by an entrancing film.
Emmylou Harris & The Hot Band – Live on The Old Grey Whistle Test (1977)
The 40-minute concert features performances of "Pancho & Lefty," "Tulsa Queen," and other country and rock classics.
Riffs & Rhymes Albums of the Year 2020
The new albums that moved us most this year. Starring Blu & Exile, Colter Wall, HAIM, Jess Williamson, North Americans, Tan Cologne, and more.
Riffs & Rhymes EPs of the Year 2020
Releases that, while short in length, made bold artistic statements, splashing introductions, and exciting forays into unique sounds.
Rich Jones & Montana Macks – How do you sleep at night?
The Chi-town veterans reunite their musical partnership and heritage for a jazzy affair that confronts 2020's social turmoil from a blunt point of view.
Barry Walker Jr. – Shoulda Zenith
On his latest solo project, the Portland pedal steel player blends New Age, psychedelia, exotica, and cosmic country while pushing the outer limits of his instrument's traditional vocabulary.
Emilee Emiko – Emilee Emiko
The singer's debut EP crafts a serene and bubbly folk-pop sound somewhere between a more rustic Mazzy Star and Jenny O.'s sensual indie-rock.
Meet Acres Even: L.A.’s Most Lovable Indie Rock Band
L.A.'s tonal dreamboats tell us about recording their first EP, creativity during the pandemic, and why they love the band dynamic.
Bedroom Country: How Matthew J. Ross Pieced Together His Dreamy Debut Album
We chat with the Montreal-based songwriter about recording his first album, giving himself permission to write country songs, singing saws, how his church background influenced his art and more.
Gram Parsons & The Fallen Angels – “A Song For You” (Live)
The Cosmic American singer and songwriter would have turned 74 today.
Kevin Morby – Sundowner
The Kansas City songwriter's sixth record is packed full of elemental guitar songs that feel warm and of the woods.
Eva B. Ross – “Jim Beam Moonbeams”
The new track is accompanied by a dreamy lyric video that lends a faded atmosphere to the song's delicate grooves.
Dex Wolfe – Lightness
The Minneapolis musician's debut EP is a culmination of several years spent honing his diverse technical skill set and embracing the ups and downs of living a creative life, overcoming personal grief, and learning self-love.
FELIVAND on Her Smooth, Immersive EP ‘Nerve’
The Brisbane singer-producer shares on the making of her dazzling new project, sonic influences, taking a singles-focused approach to releasing music and more.
Great Peacock Find Themselves in Top Form on Their Lustrous Third Album ‘Forever Worse Better’
We spoke with frontman Andrew Nelson about his band's new album, drawing from personal trauma to write songs, his relationship with the road and more.
Del Square & Invisible Movement – “Memories Fade”
Introspective indie crooner Alejandro Juarez is back with a fresh collaboration that observes the inevitability of change.
Anne Malin – Waiting Song
The Nashville tandem's new record is a hauntingly beautiful Americana album that explores our perpetual disconnection with time in the age of coronavirus.
Esther Rose – “Thirteen”
The stomping country-rocker is the first single from Lemondrops, a new series by Lemonade Records geared towards spotlighting independent artists.
Acres Even – Rose Gold
Over four short tracks, the Los Angeles natives create a mixture of fast-moving instrumental beds and tender vignettes that together amount to a delightful and carefully-measured chaos.
All in a Dream: 50 Years of Neil Young’s ‘After the Gold Rush’
A personal anecdote on coming to know the iconic album and its enduring brilliance.
Pearl Charles – “What I Need”
The L.A. singer's cosmic new album 'Magic Mirror' is out January 15.
Colter Wall – Western Swing & Waltzes and Other Punchy Songs
On his third album, Wall expands his increasingly deep catalog of cowboy ditties and prairie songs with another batch of high and lonesome tunes alongside his excellent honky-tonk style band.
