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What to say about Record Store Day?

This upcoming Saturday many of us may find ourselves amongst the rest of the ‘artifact’ hunters out there in the music universe. Going to our favorite local record store(s) and picking up one or a few special releases that found their way on our lists. It’s April, and this can only mean we’re getting that […]

A big week ahead

This week is going to be a busy one… ending with a big weekend out at Pendarvis Farm for the annual Spring Cleanup Work Party. Which, as of right now it looks like the weather wants to cooperate and that’s always a good sign. Maybe we’ll see you there… And as far as what’s in […]

Cedric Watson & Bijou Creole KEXP Session

Thank the powers that be for the one and only KEXP. Their studio sessions consistently consume many of our viewing hours during the week and it is almost daily that we are reminded of how great their taste is. Today, our taste is for Louisiana, and right now there is nothing as hot as Cedric […]

A new Lightning Dust album is being released this summer

It’s absolutely spring, no doubt about it. We know this from the seasonal spike in releases and release news… which, over the next few months many of us will discover what ends up being this years ‘soundtrack to summer’. Today we have news of an upcoming release from Lightning Dust, who have just posted Diamonds, […]

Listen to the new record from White Fence

Cyclops Reap is the most recent release from S.F. psychedelic pop project White Fence. Tim Presley gives us 4-track recordings and a sound that makes obvious influences ranging from Syd Barrett to George Harrison to California. Listen to the album in it’s entirety at Pitchfork Advance, and buy it today via John Dwyer’s (Thee Oh […]

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