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Will Stratton – Points of Origin
WOW I’m writing this in early December, the record is out in February, I just finished my first listen-through and I’m floored. First of all, this album has everything I love – a concept, fictional characters in a real universe, California, mentions of AQI (wildfire is a main theme and ok I don’t love the air quality index but it’s relevant to my daily life), an exploration from Bakersfield to…
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Trummors – “Hey Babe”
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…
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Nora Nygard – I Wish I Could See You
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…
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Andy Aquarius – “Waters Above, Waters Below”
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…
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Rosali – “Rewind”
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…
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Albums of the Year 2023
Hello all! It’s been a while. There was truly an overwhelming amount of amazing music that came out this year. I am so grateful to all the artists, labels, and publicists for their patience and perseverance in this exceedingly difficult landscape. I feel like I missed so much and I know there are some amazing records that weren’t in my Bandcamp account I didn’t include (lookin’ at you Andre 3000.)…
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Lee Gallagher and the Hallelujah – “Baby I’m There”
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…
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Andrew Collberg – “Temporary Cruise”
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’…
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The Answers In Between – “Cigarette” & “Mindfuck”
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…
