#psych folk

INTERVIEW/EP REVIEWThe Adventures Of The Silver Spaceman

We spoke to Zach about the recording process, how Electric Earth was inspired by the current times and, of course, space.

Emily Daly

TRACK REVIEWKikagaku Moyo "Kogarashi"

Japanese ensemble Kikagaku Moyo have released a new single "Kogarashi" leading up up to their record House In The Tall Grass. In the new track, the band takes a more idyllic approach in production without straying far from their psychotropic sound. Swirling harmonies soften up the disciplined...

Ysabella Monton

FEMME UNFILTEREDWeyes Blood

Twice a month, AudioFemme profiles artists both emerging and established, who, in this industry, must rebel against misogynist cultural mores. Through their music they express the attendant hurdles and adversities (vis-a-vis the entertainment industry and beyond) propagated by those mores. For our...

Amber Robbin

ALBUM REVIEWKevin Morby "Still Life"

Kevin Morby is nothing if not prolific. He left Woods indefinitely last year -- with whom he released a new album every year until his departure -- and put The Babies (his band with Cassie Ramone) on hold. Now. he's focusing on his solo work, and his sophomore record, Still Life, is perhaps one of...

Mary Kinney

TRACK REVIEWAmen Dunes "I Can't Dig It"

The two tracks off Amen Dunes' forthcoming album Love that have surfaced ("Lilac in Hand" and "Lonely Richard") are both on the murky side of things, but neither can touch the newest single, "I Can't Dig It" for sheer liberated noise. Lo-fi and howly, the track is an ingloriously atonal celebration...

Carena Liptak

ALBUM REVIEW + ARTIST PROFILENew Bums

Although Ben Chasny and Donovan Quinn's initial dislike for each other when they met, a few years ago, was personal--not musical--it's tempting to talk about, because their work together now is so dependent on their bond. They always liked each other's music (Quinn released albums with Skygreen...

Carena Liptak

TRACK REVIEWMT WARNING "Midnight Dawn"

"Midnight Dawn" from MT WARNING's debut album Midnight Set

Alexandra Freeman

ALBUM REVIEWHeld In Splendor

"Everything will regenerate as love.” “Quilt” is an apt name for this Boston trio, who weave together assorted instruments, genres, and moods on their stirring sophomore album, Held in Splendor. The psych-folk band were already known for their layered vocal harmonies and vintage sound, displayed in...

Raquel Dalarossa

TRACK REVIEWNew Bums "Black Bough"

Longtime acoustic guitar mavens Ben Chasny and Donovan Quinn have joined forces as New Bums, complete with a full-length record, Voices In A Rented Room, in the works. Although apparently the pair didn't like each other very much in the beginning, Chasny and Quinn have quickly solidified their...

Carena Liptak