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Scott Hirsch – Windless Day
Windless Day by Scott Hirsch Scott Hirsch’s magical new album, Windless Day, is out today on his own Echo Magic label. Recorded mostly at Scott’s studio of the same name in the flourishing wilds of Ojai, a place (I imagine) to be filled with the spirits of the former owners of the vintage instruments and gear that give Scott’s music such a classic, polished vibe. “Much Too Late” has all…
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IKSRE – “Pobblebonk” (feat. Luminem)
Today, days away from musician Phoebe Dubar aka IKSRE’s new album, III, Petal Motel is pleased to premiere “Pobblebonk,” a shimmering, effervescent song featuring Luminem. I love the texture field recordings add to a song, especially when it makes me pause my music player to make sure it is actually a bird song and not a friend outside my window. The field recordings stem from the sounds of an elusive…
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Howlin Rain: An interview by Jiah Carron
Petal Motel is pleased to introduce Jiah Carron, a Canadian music journalist and label executive who’s a huge psych and private press junkie. I thought Jiah would be the perfect person to interview Ethan Miller of Howlin Rain and it turns out, I was right. Their conversation was deep, long, and literary. Thanks for reading! I had the privilege of conversing with the legendary Howlin Rain’s frontman, Ethan Miller. I’ve…
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Patrick Shiroishi – “The Long Bright Dark”
The final single from composer and saxophonist Patrick Shiroishi’s upcoming album, Hidemi, is out today: Hidemi by Patrick Shiroishi The inventive album is completely instrumental, aside from a single line in this track, the album’s closer. Shiroishi sings in Japanese, “Is this the end of the storm?” Patrick’s last album, Descension focused on the experience of people in the U.S.-established Japanese concentration camps, while Hidemi focuses on the personal experience of…
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Noah – “Moonchild”
Today, Hokkaido-born Noah announces her new upcoming EP Étoile, out October 27th release via FLAU. The first release, “Moonchild” is vibey and enigmatic, with layers of gauzey vocals draped over discordant trip-hop beats. Excited to hear the full EP when it comes! Pre-order the album here
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“Province” by Bartees Strange, Ohmme & Eric Slick; “Ever New” by Anjimile
WOW YES. Today Sylvan Esso’s artist-centric label, Psychic Hotline, shares the second installment of their 7″ single series with a pair of covers. Side A features Bartees Strange, Eric Slick, and Ohmme’s cover of “Province” by TV on the Radio, and Side B is Anjimile’s cover of Beverly Glenn-Copeland’s “Ever New.” Listen here: Province/Ever New by Bartees Strange, Ohmme & Eric Slick / Anjimile Bartees and I started talking earlier…
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Route 66 : A Road Trippin’ Playlist
Two and a half hours of the classics, or songs that will be regarded as classics, to keep you awake late at night on that last long stretch of the I-40, or to start your engine as you motor through the scorching desert. I’m absolutely shamelessly sharing phots from Route 66 road trips over the last year or two. I love a road trip desperately but I’m starting to feel…
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Desert Liminal – Watercolor
Chicago’s Desert Liminal shares the song and video for “Watercolor,” the last single and opening track from their upcoming record, Glass Fate. Featuring understated but highlighting string parts, lo-fi keys, and warbly, ethereal vocals, the whole thing sounds like a distant siren’s song from a dream. Desert Liminal’s Glass Fate is out October 1st on Whited Sepulchre Records. Get it on Bandcamp.
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Goldkey – Breeze Before I Go & Clear the Way
Petal Motel friend Goldkey has shared two new tracks. Songwriter and musician Mike Horn’s voice sounds great on these two contemplative songs ripe for release on the edge of autumn equinox, with dreamy layers of guitar grooves, reflective keys, and whimsical harmonies. The thought occurs to me that Mike would be an amazing country singer, which led me to wondering if these songs qualify? Who knows, these days? Genre is…
