John Andrews and the Yawns

Real Estate frontman Martin Courtney releases his second solo album, ‘Magic Sign,‘ in June. John Andrew & The Yawns will open on his tour and serve as his backing band.

Cut Worms’ tour includes his appearance at Wilco's Solid Sound Fest; John Andrews & The Yawns both open the shows and play as Cut Worms’ backing band.

Plus: Jawbreaker, RATM, Pedro the Lion, Marbled Eye, Deadguy, Cerebral Rot, Daniel Rossen (Grizzly Bear), New Orleans Jazz Fest, Disclosure, Smoker's Club, John Fogerty, and more tour and festival news.

Shannon‘s new album features Ty Segall and will be out in October via Sub Pop.

This week in Indie Basement: reviews of great new albums by Paul Weller, Juliana Hatfield, The Chills, Matt Berry, and more.

Listen to new songs by Wavves, Madi Diaz, Stars Hollow, Rostam, DEEPER (NNAMDÏ' remix), and more.

This week's playlist includes new music by Fiona Apple, Foxing, The Armed, Tirzah, Quicksand, Cory Hanson, Lucy Dacus, MIKE, Jose Gonzalez, Liz Phair, Greentea Peng, Lambchop, and more.

John Andrews, who's played in Quilt, Woods, Hand Habits and more, will release his third record with The Yawns in May via Woodsist and just shared new single “River of Doubt.“

Listen to new songs by St. Vincent, Xiu Xiu/Liars, Mndsgn, AJ Tracey, Lil Baby, John Andrew & The Yawns, SOM (Holy Fawn remix), Deeper (Working Men's Club remix), and more...

”The record happened in a little dream, consisting of traveling half a day to meet your friends, catch a handful of waves, set up recording equipment, show them the songs, press record, jam, go for a midnight skate,” Lee said.