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Peaking Lights on mixtapes, psychedelics and lucifer

Wednesday, 18 April 2012 22:40 Rick

Peaking Lights with Mikko
Aaron Coyes and Indra Dunis of Peaking Lights bid farewell to Madison late last year, but not before becoming a dub-psych trio with the birth of their son Mikko. The young lad has become an unofficial member of the band, guesting on the just released track "LO HI" from the eagerly anticipated new album "Lucifer" due out in June.

Madison's loss is L.A.'s gain as the couple headed back to the golden state, with little Mikko in tow, to set-up camp. Last year's brilliant "936" from Peaking Lights was our number one local Madison album for 2011.

Aaron Coyes recently spoke with indie music blog Adhoc:

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Watch Willis Earl Beal’s one-man show

Wednesday, 11 April 2012 22:36 Rick

Willis Earl Beale

Beck may have had “two turntables and a microphone.” Willis Earl Beal has a “reel-to-reel and a microphone.” A Sunday night gathering at the Majestic Theatre paid tribute to the troubadour’s one-man show. Yes, it was a bizarre scene with Beal opening for the electronic dance act SBTRKT. Fortunately, the glow stick contingent was not present at the Majestic. None-the-less everyone in the building apparently wanted to dance. I was there to see Beal.

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Interview: The Hussy on the road

Monday, 02 April 2012 09:01 Rick

photo by Karen Deau

Madison's self-proclaimed trash-rock enthusiasts, The Hussy, are out on the road behind their second album "Weed Seizure." Bobby and Heather are garnering rave reviews for their new album and raucous live shows. We checked in with Bobby Hussy on a day off in Virginia to see how the road was treating the duo and what we can expect for their record release show at The Frequency.

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Watch Cory Chisel play new song at SXSW

Sunday, 25 March 2012 16:21 Rick

Cory Chisel & Brendan Benson at SXSW

Cory Chisel and the Wandering Sons paid a visit to SXSW, playing several showcases, including a performance at the Gram Parsons Foundation launch event at the Hotel San Jose in Austin. The band is gearing up for the release of their second album this summer. The yet untitled new record was recorded at Nashville's Welcome To 1979 studio with production done by friend and mentor Brendan Benson.

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Listen to Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros' 'Man on Fire'

Wednesday, 21 March 2012 16:48 Rick

Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros

Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros debut a new song "Man on Fire" on Los Angeles radio station KCRW last week. The track comes from their forthcoming second album "Here." We've got a radio rip of the song below.

The track begins with a soft acoustical interlude building into a collaborative sing-along anthem perfectly suited for the large freewheeling collective that aspires to hippie ideals. Make sure to catch this band live if you get the chance. The group has a large cult of followers that turns every Edward Sharpe show into a communal experience. The new album is slated for release on May 29th.