L.A.'s tonal dreamboats tell us about recording their first EP, creativity during the pandemic, and why they love the band dynamic.
Meet Acres Even: L.A.’s Most Lovable Indie Rock Band
Author: Roberto Johnson
Writer. Content creator. Aspiring vinyl hoarder.
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)
In honor of the singer's 74th birthday, Riffs & Rhymes is sharing a clip of GP and his band performing live at Max's Kansas City on their 1973 tour.
Eva B. Ross – “Jim Beam Moonbeams”
The songwriter's latest 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.
numün – voyage au soleil
The new collaborative project offers a disparate blend of cosmic soundscapes, western and eastern psychedelia, and computer music.
Annie Dressner – Coffee at the Corner Bar
The U.K. singer-songwriter's third album is unabashedly nostalgic, recalling details in a way that evokes genuine longing.
Marlowe – Marlowe 2
The second collaboration from L'Orange and Solemn Brigham is another captivating work full of laser-sharp lyricism paired with dusty and groove-centric sampling.
Inside the Songcraft of Michael McArthur’s New, Intimate Acoustic EPs
We caught up with the Lakeland native to talk about his new releases, his entrepreneurial background, solitude as a component of creativity and more.
Blu & Exile – Miles: From an Interlude Called Life
The legendary duo's third full-length collaborative effort brings their journey full circle, flexing their superior skill and craftsmanship to create an ambitious, 95-minute jazz-rap opus that celebrates and pays homage to a rich musical and cultural history.
Laura Veirs – “Burn Too Bright”
The Portland indie folk singer's new album, My Echo, is out October 23rd.
Lori McKenna – The Balladeer
On her 11th studio album, McKenna proves once more that she is adept at crafting warm and somber Americana with a heartfelt message.
Dinner Party – Dinner Party
The self-titled project from the newly formed supergroup illuminates a vibe and cheerfulness only attainable when collaborators are closely bonded by friendship.
Colter Wall – “Cowpoke”
The baritoned Canadian's new album, Western Swing & Waltzes and Other Punchy Songs, arrives August 28th.
Imp – Children of the Atom
On their new album, the Atlanta rapper-producer uses comic book fan-fiction as a vehicle for their societal observations and personal anxieties.
Wyatt Waddell on Social Activism and His Summer Protest Anthem “FIGHT!”
The Chicago singer-songwriter talks about recording his fiery new track and the responsibility he feels to speak out and encourage others in the fight against injustice.
The Danberrys ‘Shine’ on Their First Album in Four Years
We chat with singer-songwriter Dorothy Daniel about her band's bluesy new record, creative life during the pandemic, pursuing alternative medicine and more.
Sam Valdez – “Clean”
The L.A. up and comer's latest track is subtle in sound yet intensely reflective.
Katie Wood – “Uh Huh Yeah”
Wood's big sound echoes ’80s giants like The Cure and Kate Bush, but the playful sarcasm embedded in her lyrics is a product of her eccentric individuality.
HAIM – Women In Music Pt. III
The sister trio's latest album shows off their well-developed pop-rock skill set and a newfound musical curiosity.
A Conversation Starring Ray Wylie Hubbard
We linked up with the ramblin' roots legend to talk about the release of his new album, CO-STARRING, songwriting greats, and a lifetime of making music.
