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, […]

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 […]

Coming all the way from Ireland, the band I Draw Slow will be making their Pickathon debut in 2013. For us, it’s always a great feeling to bring in bands such as this as we know that for many that attend Pickathon, this is the sweet spot… Since discovering their 2011 release Redhills, and listening […]

The cream always rises to the top, and such is the case with Brooklyn band Parquet Courts. Enjoy this full performance from KEXP at SXSW… and if this is your sort of thing, we suggest you not only get Pickathon Tickets (where they will destroy all expectations in the Galaxy Barn), but also catch them […]

Over the past 35 years Howe Gelb has remained an isolated yet active artist, consistently releasing new material, and always going his own way while forging a path as a recognized American composer and songwriter. Whether it be solo (with or without Piano), as Giant Sand (or Giant Giant Sand, Giant Sandworms), with The Band […]