STRATEGIC ARTIST ADVOCACY SINCE 1997
More new music from the upcoming debut album by BVRTH, a new project from former Dreamend member, Derek Virta (out April 19th.) The “glitchy” track called “Warden” was inspired by Virta's first love: Hip-Hop. RIYL: Digable Planets, A Tribe Called Quest, Digital Underground, Guru's Jazzmatazz. Hear it now at MXDWN.
“‘Waiting’ is a modern take on the rock and soul of the past,” says Oliver Kennan. “It’s the classic story of a young man searching for love in the loneliest big city in the world, NYC.”
The music calls back the up-tempo funk of Tower of Power circa “What is Hip” with a contemporary swagger and Oliver plays the part of the lonely loverboy with equal parts conviction and good humor.
The band channeled the vintage sounds of their favorite records by recording live to tape at The Bunker Studios and Thump Studios in Brooklyn. The track was produced by Graham Stone and mastered by Bob Ludwig.
Oh Boy arrives May 10th via Hornblow Recordings.
"Everything about this debut album by L.A. indie-pop singer-songwriter Alex Lilly is spellbinding." 2% Milk is the LA Weekly's "Album of The Week." Out now from Release Me Records
"A classic rock song with serious anthemic energy." Americana Highways gets it right with the title track premiere from the upcoming new record by The Pinx. The dueling Allmans-esque guitars on this one (Adam McIntyre and Chance McColl) really sound like the south. Album out April 12th.
Loose Wing is featured in this month's "Real Life Rock Top Ten" by Greil Marcus in Rolling Stone. Debut album out March 22nd.
Beneath Oliver Kennan’s youthful appearance lies an old soul. A first listen to his debut album Oh Boy (May 10th, Hornblow Recordings) makes it clear that his internal jukebox is stocked with classic 45s from the golden age of soul and funk. On Oh Boy, Kennan is spinning bits and pieces of those records into something entirely his own. The jukebox is stocked with modern hits, too: Kennan’s stated influences range from Otis Redding to Arcade Fire, Dr. John to Radiohead, and Wilson Pickett to Amy Winehouse. Kennan’s vocals, songwriting, and guitar playing skills honor all of his heroes, classic and contemporary, but his greatest talent may be in leading his band. The ensemble is comprised of accomplished performers in their own right, and together they are one of the city’s most exciting soul ensembles. Watch out for Oh Boy, the debut album by Oliver Kennan, arriving May 10th.
"A soundscape similar to early AIR or even a less deranged version of Black Moth Super Rainbow. It’s quite beautiful." Treble Zine introduces BVRTH. Listen to "Oblivian" now. S/T debut album out April 19th.
"Catchy, literate songs that blend musical genres from folk rock to world beat and often incorporate ample doses of humor," says Relix today in its premiere coverage of the music video for "Bee Liner" by Phil and the Osophers. Bonus: This video was made using the long-lost Fairlight CVI, which Phil first discovered when he recorded a karaoke video of "Bad" at the local mall when he was five-years-old. What happened to that footage? Scroll down to see!
Alex Lilly's "Pornographic Mind" is "Today's Top Tune" at KCRW in Los Angeles. "Alex Lilly has been on the touring circuit with the likes of Beck, Lorde and master guitarist Ry Cooder for years, so it's a pleasure to hear her debut full-length album." Lilly will be touring with KOLARS starting tomorrow night at the Casbah in San Diego. See her in Los Angeles at The Echo on Friday.
Big Takeover Magazine on "Moving Blankets" by Loose Wing: "Sweet guitar chime rings out from the start and is equaled by Tucker’s emotive vocals. Her stark, but vivid lyrics contrast against the bright sonics, low-end bass line, and punchy drum beat, while the song swells midway and to the end with a rise of symphonic strings."
"Denton, Texas is the physical home of Chris Welch & The Cicada Killers, but their music hails from James Brown, Roy Orbison, Alex Chilton and The Replacements, a unique place of soul, shimmy, and shake," says Elmore Magazine. New album Shook" is out Feb. 22nd from Goliad Media Group.
While living in Italy in his late 20’s, Derek Virta of BVRTH wasn’t playing or listening to any music, he was just riding his bike all over Tuscany. By the time he moved back to Chicago six months later, he was an amateur bike racer, later winning three Minnesota (he is now based in St. Paul) state championships.
Virta refers to BVRTH music as “psych sludge,” which is not a total misnomer, but is likely overly influenced by Virta’s history playing in Graveface Records “house band” Dreamend and touring with Black Moth Super Rainbow. In actuality, Virta’s music takes that rich goo of a sound and bathes it in precise production values that make it not just rich, but wealthy.
Virta also counts Aphex Twin, Grails, Air, Stereolab, Suicide, and Low as influences on BVRTH.
BVRTH is out via the artist’s Virtageaux Records label on April 19th .
If you caught the new video for "Thumbtack" by The Rad Trads over at PopMatters earlier this week, go over to For Folk's Sake to watch the guys perform an acoustic version of the song, shot last summer on the beach in Duck, NC. The Rad Trads wrap up a west coast run with a San Jose Jazz Festival show tonight at Art Boutiki Music Hall.
Jared Putnam is writing and recording and touring all of the time. Practice makes perfect as his songs get stronger all of the time, too. While still supporting his 2018 The March Divide album Anticipation Pops, tomorrow Putnam releases the latest in his "Distractions" series of singles, which includes "I Didn't Mean It," premiered today at Americana Highways: "Starting out in an acoustic guitar arrangement with haunting, sturdy sustained piano notes, the song unfolds into a tale of last good-byes." Lots of tour dates. Lots. Check it out!
Atlanta-based classic rock foursome The Pinx will release Sisters & Brothers, the band’s most accomplished album to date on April 12th. “Mercy!” is the first single from the album, coming soon. M Music & Musicians Magazine has previously described the band, saying, "The Pinx play as if they’re opening for a double bill of The Who and Led Zeppelin on a hot summer night in 1969—and they’re determined to upstage the headliners."