Blake Mills Going for Adds
Blake Mills is getting ready to release his newest solo album, Heigh Ho, in September. After his previous band Simon Dawes disbanded, and two members went on to form Dawes, Mills began touring as a guitarist for Jenny Lewis while collaborating as a session musician with artists such as Conor Oberst, Danger Mouse, Lana Del Rey, […]
Rodrigo Amarante – KCRW Morning Becomes Eclectic
With a raspy yet comforting voice that sounds perfect in every language, it is nearly impossible to avoid being charmed by Brazil-native Rodrigo Amarante. Just a couple weeks ago, Amarante performed on KCRW’s Morning Becomes Eclectic, playing songs off his solo debut, Cavalo. Amarante’s slower, more pensive tracks, such as “Nada Em Vao” and “Tardei” […]
Kate Tucker & Sons of Sweden – “Blue Hotel” Music Video
Nashville’s Kate Tucker & Sons of Sweden premiered a new music video for the song “Blue Hotel” the other day on Esquire. The video portrays the lives of people going through heartbreak and facing hardship. The song is reminiscent of some of the female fronted bands of the mid-90s. Give Kate Tucker & Sons of Sweden some love […]
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New Music from Blake Mills – Digital Servicing Only
Blake Mills is getting ready to release his newest solo album, Heigh Ho, in September. After his previous band Simon Dawes disbanded, and two members went on to form Dawes, Mills began touring as a guitarist for Jenny Lewis while collaborating as a session musician with artists such as Conor Oberst, The Avett Brothers, Weezer, and Haim. In preparation for the release […]
David Gray – American Songwriter Feature – “Beautiful Agony” Music Video
American Songwriter recently did a feature on David Gray’s latest album, Mutineers. The article examines various tracks off this album, calling the release a “return” for Gray. Gray mentions having adopted a reverse-songwriting style for various tracks on this album, such as “Gulls”, where he created an idea, and built the music around it. The newly released and entrancing […]
Kate Tucker And The Sons Of Sweden Tour
Kate Tucker and the Sons of Sweden are getting ready to embark on their 2014 Summer Tour in support of their latest album The Shape The Color The Feel. The Eargazm has this to say about the album: “Kate and her quartet have a gorgeous sound, characterized by ethereal vocals shrouded in twinkling keys, a pulsing rhythm and […]
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The Donkeys “Scissor Me Cigs” Video Premiere
The Donkeys latest video, “Scissor Me Cigs,” features the band meeting up in different spots around San Diego as bandmate Anthony Lukens goes from “country bumpkin” to local San Diegan. Viewers can watch the laidback clip below and read the full feature over on Paste Magazine here. Ride The Black Wave has held steady at […]
Fishing – Impose Magazine Feature – New Peak at CMJ
Fishing has just released their new album Shy Glow! Impose praises the group’s effort by saying, “If there’s one lasting impression Australian duo Fishing like to leave you with when spinning their recently released Shy Glow record, it’s relaxation, particularly the brand associated with hammocks strung between palm trees, tropical beverages with exotic fruit garnishes, and lots of tanning […]
David Gray Live on WFUV
David Gray recently stopped by WFUV for an in-studio session! He performs several great tracks off of his most recent album Mutineers. Between performances he talks about his career and the new album. Footage of the performance can be found below, and the player to listen to the whole session can be found here.
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Dot Hacker Going For Adds
Los Angeles-based Dot Hacker has just released the first part of their sophomore album, titled, How’s Your Process? (Work). This highly anticipated release is to be followed by a second part, How’s Your Process? (Play), out October 7th. Dot Hacker is the creation of several distinguished musicians, including current Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist Josh […]
Rodrigo Amarante – KCRW’s Morning Becomes Eclectic
Brazil-native Rodrigo Amarante was invited to perform songs off his delightful release Cavalo on KCRW’s Morning Becomes Eclectic last week! Amarante, formerly of Little Joy and Los Hermanos, has finally made his debut as a solo musician, and continues to showcase his effortlessly captivating talent and charm. Along with performing a batch of songs off […]
Fishing – “Recoup” CMJ Feature
Sydney-based Fishing, composed of beatmaking duo Russell Fitzgibbon and Doug Wright, have released their debut album Shy Glow. Filled with blissful, tropical sounds, the album is the perfect summer soundtrack. The bouncy, enticing opening track “Recoup” recently premiered on CMJ, calling the song “appropriately underwater-esque… with gurgling vocal samples, swishing harmonies, and tight, clean percussion […]
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New Music From Dot Hacker – Digital Servicing Only
Los Angeles-based Dot Hacker has just released the first part of their sophomore album, titled, How’s Your Process? (Work). This highly anticipated release is to be followed by a second part, How’s Your Process? (Play), out October 7th. Dot Hacker features current Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist Josh Klinghoffer as the lead vocalist and guitarist. Klinghoffer, along with members Clint […]
EDJ’s (ex-Fruit Bats) KEXP Song Of The Day
On July 8th, EDJ‘s lead single “Lose It All, All The Time” was chosen as KEXP‘s Song Of The Day! For those of you who aren’t yet in the know, EDJ is the solo project of Eric D. Johnson from the Fruit Bats. KEXP said his solo work shows the artist breaking away from his ex-band’s […]
Fishing “Your Mouth” Video Premiere – CMJ Debut
Fishing‘s Shy Glow has just debuted at #81 on the CMJ Top 200! Thank you to everyone who has supported this album! The band premiered the new video for “Your Mouth” on their website recently. The video splices together footage of a group of 90’s teenage misfits skating around parks and neighborhoods. You can check it out […]
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David Gray – Mutineers (iht Records) The Donkeys – Ride the Black Wave (Easy Sound Recording Company) Tom The Lion – Sleep (Verve) Rodrigo Amarante – Cavalo (Easy Sound Recording Company)
