The Santa Barbara-based songwriter goes deep on her debut album, her love for Patti Smith, and the healing power of music.
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Tag: Rock
Cecilia James – Pretty In Your Eyes
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
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
The Michigan-born songwriter goes deep on the making of his new album, 'Lonesome Kind.'
Justin Kass – It’s All a Dream
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”
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”
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”
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
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
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)
A track by track review of Crosby's 1971 masterpiece in collaboration with Petal Motel.
Farmer Dave & The Wizards Of The West – FDWOW
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’
We spoke with Pearl Charles about her kaleidoscopic new album, writing process, and looking within for guidance.
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.
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.
Chris Stapleton – Starting Over
The Nashville star is in his element on his fourth album.
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.
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.
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.
The Neighbourhood – Chip Chrome & The Mono-Tones
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’
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
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.
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.
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.
Phoebe Bridgers – Punisher
On her sophomore effort, Bridgers perfectly captures the essence of millennial diffidence, along with our eternal need for intimacy.
Neil Young – Homegrown
Homegrown is the work of a mercurial poet finding hope in his darkest hour.
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