See, Hear and Smell “The Sound of Rock & Roll” via Luther Russell’s New Video Originally premiered on LA Weekly. Rock veteran Luther Russell recently released a retrospective double LP, Selective Memories, which features a couple of demos and plenty of unreleased tracks, including, surprisingly, a brand-new one. Read more. Luther Russell | website | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | Soundcloud Continue reading
Tag: folk rock
With heavenly light spilling down from above, Fergus makes a promise, not a threat. Continue reading
A Steamer, a Cult, and Lauren Ruth Ward’s Debut Album
Originally appeared on the 405, view archived article here. Lauren Ruth Ward stands in front of a mirror holding up a shimmering disco ensemble. We’re in the Echo’s green room joined by a few people that play in other bands on tonight’s bill, as well as some peripheral friends. It is the first night of Ward’s January residency and the two-piece suit and jacket on … Continue reading A Steamer, a Cult, and Lauren Ruth Ward’s Debut Album
With the release of her new album, Something In Between, you can fully appreciate the generous folk rock of Lena Rich. Listen to a taste in “Providence” above, and give the full album your attention on Soundcloud. Source: SoundCloud / Lena Rich Continue reading
Amen Dunes spins lengthy tales against a backdrop of psych rock sensibilities. He’ll be putting out a new record, Freedom, on 3/30; pre-order. <a href=“http://amendunes.bandcamp.com/album/freedom”>Freedom by Amen Dunes</a> Continue reading
Bannack Breathes New Life into a Ghost Town on Debut LP, Compendium
Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. The group takes its name from a ghost town in rural Montana, once connected to civilization only by the Montana Trail during the gold rush. “We liked the idea of giving new life to a place that was probably otherwise unreferenced in popular culture,” Benny Friedman told The Daily Trojan. The town’s legacy is Bannack Days, where on the third … Continue reading Bannack Breathes New Life into a Ghost Town on Debut LP, Compendium
Life is exhausting and the slow march of time can be both a burden and a nuisance, at least for Bonny Doon. “Smoke from palo santo and sageIs this still the new age?” Source: SoundCloud / WOODSIST Continue reading
I don’t know who controls which bands become cult hits, but I need Obscura Hail to reach that status asap. This quirky little track seems to have surfaced without much context, but feel free to browse the other songs and EPs from the Melbourne-based project via Soundcloud or Bandcamp. “I’m getting spider’s legsnot crow’s feetI’m buying fresh vegnot frozen meat” Source: SoundCloud / Obscura Hail Continue reading
The latest harp-slinging rock star to grace this blog is Mikaela Davis, who has a new album in the works. Connect with Davis on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram for updates. Continue reading
I was slow to share Doncat’s new single and missed its namesake month, but if anything, it feels good to have moved past the emotional valleys that surround the holidays and cold weather. From what I understand, much of the country still deals with the latter but for better or worse, it will all be over soon enough. Source: SoundCloud / DONCAT Continue reading
Sawdust & Gin 