Woods

Woods, Kevin Morby & more paid tribute to David Berman at Woodsist Fest (watch)

Woods, who backed Berman on the Purple Mountains album, played PM’s “All My Happiness is Gone” with Kyle Field on vocals, and Silver Jews’ “Random Rules” with Kevin Morby singing.

Modern Nature (mems Ultimate Painting, Beak>, Woods) announce North American tour

Modern Nature, the new group that includes Jack Cooper (Ultimate Painting, Mazes) and Will Young (BEAK>, Moon Gangs) and Aaron Neveu (Woods), just released their excellent debut album, ’How to Live’.

Bill's Indie Basement (8/23): the week in classic indie, college rock, and more

This week: reviews of new albums by Tropical Fuck Storm, Modern Nature (mems Ultimate Painting, Beak>, Woods), and Ghost Funk Orchestra, plus Teardrop Explodes reissues.

Bill's Indie Basement (7/12): the week in classic indie, college rock, and more

This week in the Basement: reviews of new albums from Purple Mountains, Penelope Isles, New Order and Television Personalities, plus new L.A. band Lunch Lady (ex Abe Vigoda).

Purple Mountains: the triumphant return of David Berman

It’s been 10 years since David Berman took a match to Silver Jews. His first album since was worth the wait.

Bill's Indie Basement (6/28): the week in classic indie, college rock, and more

This week in the Basement: reviews of David Berman’s great new Purple Mountains single, albums from Honey Radar and Daisies, and Roman band WOW.

"All your indie faves are jam bands now"

The indie/jam crossover is bigger than ever, and has now inspired a Washington Post article titled ”After a long, strange trip … all your indie faves are jam bands now.”

David Berman (Silver Jews) announces Purple Mountains debut LP & tour (listen to 1st single)

Silver Jews main man David Berman’s new project, Purple Mountains, will release their self-titled debut album on July 12 via Drag City.

Modern Nature (Ultimate Painting / Beak>) share first single from debut LP

Modern Nature are Jack Cooper of Ultimate Painting and Will Young on Beak> and their debut album will be out in August.

Silver Jews' David Berman releases first single as Purple Mountains

David Berman’s first music in 10 years features Anna St. Louis and members of Woods, and is only on vinyl (and only in actual record stores).
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