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Richard Buckner released a new LP, touring (dates & streams)
Alt-country singer/songwriter Richard Buckner returned with a new album, Surrounded, which came out this past September via Merge. It’s a somber album, with thick, haunting atmospheres, and some rich vocal harmonies that add a comforting warmth to the whole thing too…
William Tyler playing Constellation w/ Steve Gunn on fall tour
Lambchop/Silver Jews axeman William Tyler welcomed his second solo effort, Impossible Truth, earlier this year via new home Merge Records. It’s a gorgeous solo guitar album, and if you haven’t heard it yet, the LP is available to stream at the bottom of this post…
King Khan & the Shrines are 'Idle No More,' playing Bottom Lounge in October
King Khan & the Shrines @ NCMF 2012 (more by James Richards IV)
Psychedelic soul outfit King Khan & the Shrines are slated to release their eighth studio album, titled Idle No More, on September 3 via new home Merge Records…
Ty Segall's new band Fuzz made a video; Ty on new LAMC 7"; stream Mikal Cronin's new album on Merge
As mentioned, Ty Segall‘s new power trio, Fuzz, will be in town in June to play a Summerstage show at Red Hook Park on June 6. Fuzz (in which Ty plays drums and sings) just released a video for “Fuzz’s Fourth Dream” which is the B-side of their debut single which came out earlier this year on Trouble in Mind…
Reigning Sound playing Beat Kitchen in July, working on new LP
Memphis, TN’s Reigning Sound began to track their Merge Records debut at the famed Daptone Records studio last month. Details on the album are sparse, but it’s nice to know that it will arrive sometime in the near future…
William Tyler released a new LP (stream it), playing the Hideout with Brokeback & Rebecca Gates
Lambchop // Silver Jews guitarist William Tyler welcomed his new solo album, Impossible Truth, last week via Merge Records. It’s a calming instrumental LP that features Americana-leaning, guitar-based compositions, as well as a number of great guest musicians…
Barren Girls releasing EP on Merge, touring (dates & stream)
Raleigh/Richmond punks Barren Girls formed back in December of 2011, and they’ve since signed to Merge Records, who will release their debut EP, Hell Hymns, on April 2…
Mikal Cronin announces first album for Merge (stream a track)
As a member of Ty Segall’s band, Mikal Cronin stays busy, what with all the record releasing and constant touring. (Ty’s tour just ripped through NYC…
Telekinesis releasing 'Dormarion,' touring, playing Lincoln Hall
Telekinesis @ ACL 2011 (more by Tim Griffin)
Telekinesis (aka the project of Michael Benjamin Lerner) is set to welcome his third full-length album, Dormarion, on April 2 via Merge Records…
Mount Moriah releasing new LP, touring, playing Schubas
Mount Moriah are gearing up for the release of Miracle Temple, their second LP for Merge Records, which is due to hit stores on February 26…
