Songs from the Dharma World : A Playlist by Howlin Rain

Ethan Miller of Howlin Rain compiled an excellent playlist for Petal Motel in homage to the universe of their new album The Dharma Wheel. As expected from one of the headiest musicians of modernity, the playlist comprises of space funk, burnout rock, ambient free jazz, Italian prog, contemporary underground heroes, rare psych, DLR and more, is filled with a few favorites (Canned Heat, Ryley Walker, Sarah Louise) and even more previously unknown but overwhelmingly bewitching tunes.

A metallic strand runs through The Dharma Wheel, Miller’s signature fiery ferocious guitar and atmospheric voice augmented by the unmistakable wizardry of Adam MacDougall on keys and the majesty of Scarlet Rivera on violin. There are moments of uncontained jam glory, and more touching, folk rock moments. I cannot wait to hear these songs live.

Howlin Rain’s The Dharma Wheel is out October 8 on Miller’s own Silver Current Records. Pre-order it on Bandcamp.