Brooklyn Vegan — This is the first in a series of limited edition 7" releases that pair musicians and artists. Continue reading… more info

Stereogum — San Francisco’s Magik*Magik Orchestra is a for-hire ensemble with a wide-ranging C.V. They’ve performed in concert with Jonny Greenwood and Death Cab For Cutie, recorded the scores for the films Looper and Kill The Messenger, and are currently se... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — by Bill Pearis British Columbia's Teen Daze has come along way since the chillwave days of so long ago (2010). His new album, Morning World (his first in three years), was made with producer John Vanderslice in less than two... more info

Stereogum — In “Morning World,” his first single since signing to Paper Bag Records and his first collaboration with producer John Vanderslice, Teen Daze strays from his most recent ambient electronic sound by reviving the nostalgic indie aesthetic of 2010�... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Shannon and the Clams will release Gone by the Dawn on September 11. They recorded it with producer Sonny Smith (of Sonnny & the Sunsets) at John Vanderslice's Tiny Telephone studios in San Francisco, and you can check out... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — John Vanderslice last album was actually two albums: an album of original music called Dagger Beach and a cover album of David Bowie's Diamond Dogs, which both came out in 2013. That year, John also gave "Song For Clay... more info

Stereogum — It’s a crime that Oklahoma earthen-folky Samantha Crain remains on indie and underground labels even after she released the fiery, whip-smart Kid Face in 2013. Crain worked with John Vanderslice as a producer on Kid Face — one of my own favorite ... more info

Stereogum — Lots of musicians have taken a crack at Jason Molina’s music, particularly since we lost the legendary Songs: Ohia/Magnolia Electric Co. frontman to alcohol-inflicted organ failure two years ago. But I haven’t heard a Molina cover I like as much ... more info

LargeHeartedBoy — The Note Books series features musicians discussing their literary side. Previous contributors have included John Darnielle, John Vanderslice, Mark Olson, Mac McCaughan, and others. Dave Doughman is the frontman of the band Swearing at Motorists. Pic... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — by Bill Pearis DOWNLOAD: Gem Club - Polly (MP3) DOWNLOAD: Gem Club - Braid (MP3) Boston's Gem Club released their second album, In Roses, this week via Hardly Art. Main man Christopher Barnes made the record at John Vanderslice's Tiny... more info