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Into the Brill Building with Ariel Pink.
Indian ragas and so much more.
Deerhoof show they are without the mute on Mountain Moves.
Three the Harsh Way: John Wiese, Jason Lescalleet, C. Lavender.
Remembering Steely Dan’s Walter Becker.
A preview of September releases by Shannon Lay, L'Rain, and SPELLLING.
Brad Paisley is more than just a CMT favorite.
Japanese drone artist Saito Koji erases his own music.
Childhood memories of the Beatles, cont.
Triple Threat: Cologne Tape, Brightness, JAY-Z.
Feminism and contradiction in Katie Ellen’s Cowgirl Blues.
Americana is too simplistic a term.
Aw, just relax and float downstream.
His best singing was on the Decca audition tape.
An appreciation of “It’s All Too Much.”
Poetry in motion.
A childhood memory.
A devoted fan on the defensive.
New nostalgic releases from Jason Eady, Family Band, and Coup Sauvage.
Does the string of new singles mean LP five is on the way?
The best lineup of the year at Baltimore’s Wind-Up Space.
A new album of edited improvisations recorded 2014 - 2017.
Directed by Kevin Drew. The band's first new album in seven years, Hug of Thunder, is out now on Arts & Crafts. DIY has a recent interview. Tour dates and more at the band's official website. Via CoS.
The first single from Amy Reid's solo album Hirsute, out September 29th on Friends Records.
Savage Young Dü chonicles the band's early years with a 108-page book and a three-CD (or four-LP) box set of 69 songs, including an alternate version of their 1982 debut, Land Speed Record, and previously unreleased demos and live cuts. Pre-order now. Via NPR.
Directed by Laura-Lynn Petrick. The band's third album, Sugar at the Gate, is out now on Arbutus. Nylon has a recent interview with lead singer Jane Penny. More at the band's official website. Via Stereogum.
Directed by Eric Caruso. You’re Not As _____ As You Think is out now on Triple Crown. DIY has a recent interview. More at the band's official website. Via Stereogum.
Download No Hate for free on Bandcamp, and consider a donation to benefit Heather Heyer's family. More at the band's official website.
Directed by Annelise Hickey. Cloher's self-titled second album is out Aug. 11 on Milk! The Guardian has a recent profile. Tour dates and more at Cloher's official website. Via Stereogum.
Directed by Young Replicant, with choreography from Darcy Wallace. Relaxer is out now on Atlantic. NME has a recent interview. Tour dates and more at the band's official website. Via CoS.