Blake Mills – Fiona Apple Makes Surprise Appearances on Tour
Blake Mills has been on the road in support of his accomplished, sophomore album Heigh Ho. After appearing on countless friends’ records, Heigh Ho showcases Mills’ songwriting talents. One of those friends is Fiona Apple, and she’s returned the favor by not only appearing on his new record, but also by unexpectedly playing live with […]
The Jigsaw Seen: “Legitimately legends” – Looking for Debuts
The Jigsaw Seen‘s new record, Old Man Reverb, is a worthy addition to their jangly, psych-pop canon. Something Else! deemed the record a “a nice extension and expansion of their progressive psychedelic pop rock mentality.” Read the full review here. The Rust Magazine said, “They’re legitimately legends, and this new album only adds to their long […]
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Zella Day – Zella Day EP (B3SCI / Pinetop) Geneviève Bellemare – Live and Die EP (Verve) EDJ – EDJ (Easy Sound Recording Company) Fishing – Shy Glow (Create Control)
New Music from The Barr Brothers
“What would an ocean be without a monster lurking in the dark? It would be like sleep without dreams.” -Werner Herzog The Barr Brothers are poised to release the follow-up to their self-titled debut album, Sleeping Operator. The release is as organic as the way in which the band formed. The Barr Brothers relocated from […]
Blake Mills Talks to The New York Times
Blake Mills has stepped out of the shadows of his collaborators and friends to share his sophomore album, Heigh Ho. Known for his virtuosic guitar playing, the album serves as a stage for Mills to showcase his songwriting with vocal and musical contributions by Fiona Apple, Mike Elizondo (Rilo Kiley, Tegan & Sera), Rob Moose […]
Secret Colours Announce Tour Dates
Since the release of the psychedelic, Britpop album by Secret Colours, Positive Distractions, only those that made it to Austin Psych Fest or that live in the Chicago area have been able to see the band live; until now. Next month marks the beginning of an east coast & Canadian tour for the band. Contact […]
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Geneviève Bellemare – Live and Die EP (Verve) Zella Day – Zella Day EP (B3SCI / Pinetop) The Jigsaw Seen – Old Man Reverb (Vibro-phonic) EDJ – EDJ (Easy Sound Recording Company)
Zella Day Going for Adds
Zella Day was raised in an artistic community, high in the mountains surrounding the Phoenix valley. Until now, her music has barely entered the public sphere, but Zella’s self-released demos and collaborations caught fire throughout the indie community, and her new, self-titled debut EP overflows with her sultry, hook-doused, pop sound. Immersed in music from a […]
Blake Mills Going for Adds
Blake Mills began his musical career as the guitarist / co-founder of the group Simon Dawes. After a few years, the group fragmented and Mills became a touring musician for Jenny Lewis while the rest of the group ultimately formed the renowned Dawes. Now, after serving as a session musician for Conor Oberst, The Avett Brothers and […]
The Jigsaw Seen Going for Adds
The Jigsaw Seen‘s new album, Old Man Reverb, showcases the band’s jangly psych-pop sound with embellishes of art-rock, garage, and Americana. Produced by band members Dennis Davison and Jonathan Lea, Old Man Reverb showcases the band’s increasingly varied sonic palette. Like Jigsaw Seen‘s previous albums, Old Man Reverb features elaborate packaging designed by the band’s guitarist, Jonathan Lea. The […]
Geneviève Bellemare on NPR
The new EP by Geneviève Bellemare, Live and Die, is introducing radio to a new voice. The French Canadian born artist is now based in LA, and managed to work with an impressive ensemble of collaborators who, between them all, have worked with Paul McCartney, Pearl Jam, Amy Winehouse, Edie Brickell, & Elvis Costello. Her sound mixes the […]
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EDJ – EDJ (Easy Sound Recording Company) Fishing – Shy Glow (Create Control) The Donkeys – Ride the Black Wave (Easy Sound Recording Company) The Barr Brothers – “Half Crazy” [single] (Secret City) David Gray – Mutineers (iht Records)
New Music from Zella Day
The sound of strumming guitars; the feel of soft, wet clay; the scent of fresh brewed coffee: this was Zella Day’s childhood. Until now, her music has barely entered the public sphere, but Zella’s self-released demos and collaborations caught fire throughout the indie community, and her new, self-titled debut EP overflows with her sultry, hook-doused, […]
A man A plan A canal gets Nominated for 2014 CMJ College Radio Award
Thanks for nominating A man A plan A canal’s Erik Felix as Promoter of the Year! We hope to see you at this year’s CMJ Music Marathon where we’ll have artists like Zella Day performing. Earlier this month, Erik spoke to CMJ about his upcoming, CMJ roundtable discussion and the importance of college radio – […]
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EDJ – EDJ (Easy Sound Recording Company) Geneviève Bellemare – Live and Die EP (Verve) Fishing – Shy Glow (Create Control) The Donkeys – Ride the Black Wave (Easy Sound Recording Company) The Barr Brothers – “Half Crazy” [single] (Secret City) David Gray – Mutineers (iht Records)
New Music from Blake Mills
Blake Mills succinctly summarizes the purpose of his newest album, Heigh Ho, in two lines during the Fiona Apple collaboration “Don’t Tell Our Friends about Me”: “all your enemies and friends, they all tend to judge/while I write songs that help me deal with issues.” Unobscured by contrived metaphors or long-winded poetry, his straightforward lyricism […]
The Barr Brothers – KCRW’s Today’s Top Tune
Last week, KCRW awarded The Barr Brothers the honor of Top Tune for their new single “Even the Darkness Has Arms.” The small feature lauds the Brothers‘ “unique orchestrations,” which create a song simultaneously “meditative and explosive.” Look forward to their new album Sleeping Operator when it adds on 9/30. Until then, hear why KCRW loved “Darkness” […]
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Geneviève Bellemare – Live and Die EP (Verve) The Donkeys – Ride the Black Wave (Easy Sound Recording Company) Fishing – Shy Glow (Create Control) EDJ – EDJ (Easy Sound Recording Company)
New Music from The Jigsaw Seen
The Jigsaw Seen have announced their new album Old Man Reverb, set to be released this September. Produced by band members Dennis Davison and Jonathan Lea, Old Man Reverb showcases the band’s increasingly varied sonic palette. Splashes of art-rock, psych, garage and Americana are expanded and deconstructed, making Old Man Reverb an entirely unique listening experience. […]
EDJ Wraps Up First Leg of Tour
Ex-Fruit Bats frontman Eric D. Johnson, AKA EDJ, is wrapping up the current leg of his North American tour with a string of opening sets for Delta Spirit in the US South, followed by shows in Chicago and New York. Denver’s Westword recently interviewed EDJ. In the interview, Johnson discusses the changes in his career and […]
