Stereogum — As a solo artist and as a member of the bands Espers and Heron Oblivion, Meg Baird has been making zoned-out, world-swallowing stoner-folk for many, many years. (If you've never heard Espers' 2004 self-titled album, I strongly recommend that you let ... more info

Stereogum — Meg Baird -- of Espers, Heron Oblivion, and solo fame -- and experimental harpist Mary Lattimore -- have announced that they'll be releasing a collaborative album, Ghost Forests, in a couple of months. The two longtime friends have remained in orbit ... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Plus: Fury/Red Death, Leon Bridges, Sam Evian, Buck Meek, Nas, The Killers, Espers, Guided by Voices, The Horrors, The Smoking Popes, and more just-announced tours. Continue reading… more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Vetiver and Espers added shows together around Huichica East, which they both play. Vetiver are performing their 2008 covers album Thing Of The Past in full at Huichica East and Huichica West. Continue reading… more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Huichica East happens August 24-26 at Chaseholm Farm in NY's Hudson Valley and also features Robyn Hitchcock, Vetiver, the first Espers show since 2009, and more. Continue reading… more info

Brooklyn Vegan — by Andrew Sacher photo by Alissa Anderson Meg Baird has been making quality psychedelic folk for a while, both on her own and as a member of Espers, and she's now leading another band, Heron Oblivion. It's something of a... more info

Stereogum — Heron Oblivion entirely comprises musicians with an established pedigree in West Coast psychedelic music, and their combined efforts couldn’t sound more sublime and exemplary. The San Francisco-based quartet includes members from Comets On Fire, Es... more info

Guardian Music — This Florida five-piece's enchanting and intricate folktronica will appeal to fans of Four Tet and FairportReading on mobile? Listen hereHometown: Gainesville, Florida.The lineup: Nicole Miglis (keyboard, vocals, flute, percussion), Sam Moss (vocals,... more info

The Music Fix — Espers founder goes solo for the second time. more info

Guardian Music — (Matador)A more relaxed attitude to experimentation than a young, guitar-abusing Sonic Youth would have countenanced has informed their recent records: 2006's Rather Ripped explored the taut parameters of the three-minute pop song and here Thurston M... more info