I am thrilled to announce the debut single from Trummors’ upcoming album, 5, out April 12th via Ernest Jenning Record Co. Trummors are my very favorite duo, and this song hits especially close to home, reflecting on the rare nature of lifetime love. I haven’t yet had the pleasure of meeting Annie and Dave but parasocially, their bond is so beautiful and I’ve always admired their adventurous spirit and how they are surrounded and embracing of a loving community (evident by repeated session musicians across their incredible discography) but are such a simultaneously powerful self-sustaining unit- for years I’ve enjoyed…

I Wish I Could See You by Nora Nygard A stunning portrait of grief, loss, and isolation, Nora Nygard’s I Wish I Could See You is a finale to her epic body of work in this genre, after spending the last five years releasing over 300 ambient and drone pieces. The 40-minute piece piece begins tense and anxious, looming heavily, and gives way to something lighter, something emergent. Nora’s hushed vocals speak of her longing, her sadness, the weight of her grief, invoking her brother’s spirit, willing him to return, which ultimately, on some plane he does. In her own…

We are delighted to kick off the new year with mystical new sounds from Andy Aquarius. His EP Holy Rude was one of our top listens last year, and his upcoming album Golla Gorroppu (out March 2024 via Hush Hush Records) promises more enchantment. The first single “Waters Above, Waters Below” is enigmatic, haunting, and ethereal, like all his music. Golla Gorroppu features his astounding harpistry, and angelic vocals, both Andy’s own and a heavenly guest, sounding somehow both ancient and otherworldly at the same time. Golla Gorroppu by Andy Aquarius A follow-up to his acclaimed 2021 debut album Chapel,…

Rosali Middleman has returned with the announcement of a new record, out 3/22 via Merge, and made in Omaha with David Nance (bass, guitar), James Schroeder (guitar, synth), Kevin Donahue (drums, percussion), and Ted Bois (keys). Rosali’s magnificent voice soars in the lead single, and the musicality is timeless. I am obsessed and can’t wait to hear the rest of this album. “Rewind” is an instant classic. Pre-ordering the album on Bandcamp stat, and you can too. Link to Bandcamp!!! I want what I do with my time to matter and to reject regret for even the difficult moments are…

So pleased to share an exclusive video from Lee Gallagher and the Hallelujah’s new album, The Falcon Ate The Flower, out today! Lee has been a long-time Petal Motel favorite with his unique and soaring vocals, and canyon rock and roll sensibilities mixed with psychedelic folk respect. The album’s credits are stacked with more favorites, with production and engineering by Jason Soda and mastering by JJ Golden. Jonny Niemann, of GospelbeacH and Old Californio adds his epic key proclivities and Soda’s signature guitar licks are especially prominent on this tune. Did I mention that Scarlet Rivera, the queen herself, plays…

A few years ago, Andrew Collberg released an excellent album called 1986 and I’m thrilled at the news that he’s to release a new one, Popcorn Graveyard, featuring the guitar and pedal steel prowess of LA-based Connor Gallaher (who’s played with Calexico, Pearl Charles, Anna St. Louis, and Jeffrey Silverstein) and the result is gorgeous, like Mac DeMarco meets Roxy Music. “Temporary Cruise” is reminiscent of a surfy Magnetic Fields’ “Strange Powers”, replete with Collberg’s signature gorgeous piano riffs. Popcorn Graveyard is out soon via Papercup Records. Pre-order it on Bandcamp!

Today The Answers in Between, formerly known as Fell From the Tree, release a pair of power pop sad girl dance tracks with evocative lyrics, exploring the relationship between desire and identity in different ways. I read a book recently with the brilliant line “do I want your body or do I want your body?” which brought Hannah’s quote to mind immediately. Cigarette by The Answers In Between In Hannah’s words, “Cigarette” is about an “identity crush” – essentially, a person reflects something in you that you can’t yet express yourself. Coupled with queer “do I want to be or be…

More front range rock is on the horizon with the release of Aaron Dooley’s The International Disassociation Of:, out October 6th on the always amazing Centripetal Force label, with cassettes available through the also incredible Island House records. Bassist and composer Aaron Dooley rounded up an epic ensemble of musicians to make something blurring the lines of spiritual jazz, high lonesome ambient country, and improvisational drone. Upon first listen, Westbound Alameda was the first to really catch my ear with its sophisticated melodicism, and reading Aaron’s note below, I’m elated to see that my beloved Psychic Ills had some influence,…

Adeline Hotel’s releases evolve continuously, expanding genres, and Dan Knishkowsky’s latest, Hot Fruit, is his most out there- and one of his most gorgeous releases yet. Following last year’s The Cherries are Speaking, Dan continues his (formerly) unconscious fixation on fruit with a spiritual jazzy motif, Hot Fruit‘s theme ponders the notion of self as relationships change, mirroring the questioning of fandom – if one concept is cemented in one’s mind, this unexpected departure from Dan is an illuminated revelation. Hot Fruit by Adeline Hotel Dan also made this thematic playlist with songs all about that juicy sweetness – you…