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Mojo Mountain: Alexandra Riorden Details Her Ambitious Debut Album, ‘Angel City Radio’

August 6, 2021October 8, 2021 ~ Roberto Johnson ~ Leave a comment

The Santa Barbara-based songwriter goes deep on her debut album, her love for Patti Smith, and the healing power of music.

Cecilia James – Pretty In Your Eyes

July 1, 2021June 30, 2021 ~ Riffs & Rhymes ~ Leave a comment

The second single from the Santa Barbara-based starlet's debut EP offers another glimpse at the budding songwriter's intimate style with a stunning video that takes after the goth-inspired imagery of cult TV and cinema classics Twin Peaks and The Virgin Suicides.

Wolf Alice – Blue Weekend

June 30, 2021June 28, 2021 ~ gabriellejohnsen ~ Leave a comment

The third album from the London-based band revels in the temporality of emotion, and capitalizes on the particular treasures that come from the certainty that all things - good, bad, and indifferent - must end.

DL Rossi on Self-Forgiveness, Americana Music, and Recording an Album Over Zoom

April 14, 2021April 20, 2021 ~ Roberto Johnson ~ 1 Comment

The Michigan-born songwriter goes deep on the making of his new album, 'Lonesome Kind.'

Justin Kass – It’s All a Dream

April 9, 2021April 9, 2021 ~ Roberto Johnson ~ Leave a comment

The Santa Barbara native's debut album sees the young multi-instrumentalist lean hard into his deepest psychedelic influences, crafting a set of songs that liken to a luminous garden of trance and wonder.

Dylan Ryan / Sand – “Light Sleeper”

March 12, 2021March 12, 2021 ~ Roberto Johnson ~ Leave a comment

Taking cues from the electronic impressionism of Tangerine Dream and Cluster, the latest cut from Dylan Ryan consistently sounds as if it is on the verge of eruption.

Unlucky Sonny – “Home”

March 11, 2021March 11, 2021 ~ Roberto Johnson ~ Leave a comment

The L.A. indie rockers' new track is punchy and playful, a tasteful mix of alternative flair and modern guitar pop.

Max and the Martians – “Milky Way”

March 4, 2021March 4, 2021 ~ Roberto Johnson ~ Leave a comment

The third single from the band's forthcoming LP is accompanied by a whimsical music video of cosmic proportions.

Maxton Hunter’s ‘Paradise Syndrome’ is a Slice of West Coast Euphoria

March 3, 2021March 3, 2021 ~ Roberto Johnson ~ Leave a comment

We chat with the budding producer about his new EP, his drive as a collaborator, and the challenges of recording alone.

Q&A: Kipper Gillespie – No Sunshine

February 23, 2021February 20, 2021 ~ Cable Writes ~ Leave a comment

The London up and comer sheds light on his new single and creative process.

David Crosby – If I Could Only Remember My Name (50th Anniversary)

February 22, 2021February 22, 2021 ~ Roberto Johnson ~ Leave a comment

A track by track review of Crosby's 1971 masterpiece in collaboration with Petal Motel.

Farmer Dave & The Wizards Of The West – FDWOW

January 26, 2021January 25, 2021 ~ Roberto Johnson ~ Leave a comment

Farmer Dave's latest musical venture is an enthralling exhibit of Cosmic American space rock.

Pearl Charles Wants You to Look Into the ‘Magic Mirror’

January 11, 2021July 12, 2022 ~ Roberto Johnson ~ Leave a comment

We spoke with Pearl Charles about her kaleidoscopic new album, writing process, and looking within for guidance.

Acres Even – “Earl Greyson” (Music Video)

January 8, 2021January 8, 2021 ~ Roberto Johnson ~ Leave a comment

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

January 2, 2021January 11, 2021 ~ Roberto Johnson ~ Leave a comment

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)

December 30, 2020December 28, 2020 ~ Roberto Johnson ~ Leave a comment

The iconic poet and punk-rocker turns 74 today.

Emmylou Harris & The Hot Band – Live on The Old Grey Whistle Test (1977)

December 13, 2020April 6, 2021 ~ Roberto Johnson ~ 2 Comments

The 40-minute concert features performances of "Pancho & Lefty," "Tulsa Queen," and other country and rock classics.

Chris Stapleton – Starting Over

November 23, 2020November 23, 2020 ~ Alex Johnson ~ 1 Comment

The Nashville star is in his element on his fourth album.

Meet Acres Even: L.A.’s Most Lovable Indie Rock Band

November 20, 2020December 23, 2020 ~ Roberto Johnson ~ 1 Comment

L.A.'s tonal dreamboats tell us about recording their first EP, creativity during the pandemic, and why they love the band dynamic.

Gram Parsons & The Fallen Angels – “A Song For You” (Live)

November 4, 2020November 29, 2020 ~ Roberto Johnson ~ Leave a comment

The Cosmic American singer and songwriter would have turned 74 today.

Kevin Morby – Sundowner

October 29, 2020December 5, 2020 ~ Roberto Johnson ~ Leave a comment

The Kansas City songwriter's sixth record is packed full of elemental guitar songs that feel warm and of the woods.

Dex Wolfe – Lightness

October 22, 2020December 5, 2020 ~ Roberto Johnson ~ Leave a comment

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.

The Neighbourhood – Chip Chrome & The Mono-Tones

October 13, 2020October 13, 2020 ~ gabriellejohnsen ~ 1 Comment

The band's fourth project considers a new perspective – that of the striving performer, a lens which automatically invites autobiographical speculation.

Great Peacock Find Themselves in Top Form on Their Lustrous Third Album ‘Forever Worse Better’

October 7, 2020November 19, 2020 ~ Roberto Johnson ~ Leave a comment

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.

Acres Even – Rose Gold

September 23, 2020September 23, 2020 ~ Roberto Johnson ~ Leave a comment

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’

September 21, 2020January 26, 2022 ~ Roberto Johnson ~ 1 Comment

A personal anecdote on coming to know the iconic album and its enduring brilliance.

The Danberrys ‘Shine’ on Their First Album in Four Years

July 20, 2020July 20, 2020 ~ Roberto Johnson ~ 1 Comment

We chat with singer-songwriter Dorothy Daniel about her band's bluesy new record, creative life during the pandemic, pursuing alternative medicine and more.

HAIM – Women In Music Pt. III

July 13, 2020September 4, 2020 ~ Roberto Johnson ~ Leave a comment

The sister trio's latest album shows off their well-developed pop-rock skill set and a newfound musical curiosity.

Phoebe Bridgers – Punisher

July 9, 2020July 27, 2020 ~ Roberto Johnson ~ Leave a comment

On her sophomore effort, Bridgers perfectly captures the essence of millennial diffidence, along with our eternal need for intimacy.

Neil Young – Homegrown

June 24, 2020December 7, 2020 ~ Roberto Johnson ~ Leave a comment

Homegrown is the work of a mercurial poet finding hope in his darkest hour.

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