Aquarium Drunkard — Speaking of Richard Swift mixtapes, his previous offering unearthed this absolute gem of slow-burning soul – Gloria Walker’s “Talking About My Baby”. Recorded in 1968 for the Flaming Arrow label, Gloria raps over a steady, down-tempo blues, r... more info

Aquarium Drunkard — “Hey, buddy. I saw you leaning on my car.” Hey kids, Richard Swift just sent this over – a new 54 minute mix sourced from his personal 45 collection, laid down at National Freedom Studios in Cottage Grove, OR. Dig in, spot the individual tracks... more info

KEXP Seattle — Just last November, husband-and-wife duo Tennis shared their EP Small Sounds and now they’re back with a full-length album called Ritual in Repeat. It was produced by Richard Swift (the Shins), Patrick Carney (The Black Keys), and Jim Eno (Spoon) a... more info

Aquarium Drunkard — If you have yet to check out Damien Jurado’s new LP, Brothers And Sisters Of The Eternal Son, you need to remedy that. And while you’re at it, download Other People’s Songs – his covers collaboration with frequent running buddy and producer,... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — by Bill Pearis Wake Owl Vancouver's Wake Owl (the moniker of singer/songwriter Colyn Cameron) released their debut album, The Private World of Paradise, in March via Vagrant. With crisp production from Shins member Richard Swift, the record is full o... more info

Aquarium Drunkard — (Re-posting the following from 2010, as Damien Jurado and Richard Swift’s next collaboration, Jurado’s lp Brothers And Sisters Of The Eternal Son, is out early next year.) Damien Jurado and Richard Swift – Other People’s Songs Vol. 1: A free ... more info

Aquarium Drunkard — This made the rounds earlier today: “Silver Timothy” – the first taste from the forthcoming Damien Jurado LP, Brothers And Sisters Of The Eternal Son, out next year via Secretly Canadian. Once again, Richard Swift produces. Damien Jurado :: Sil... more info

NME - Radar — Foxygen singer Sam France sits in a New York dressing room scoffing Fizzy Worms. He’s rattling off the band’s extensive back catalogue. “‘Electric Sun Machine’, ‘Cat Food Dog Food Motor Oil’, ‘The Jurassic Explosion Philippic’ – t... more info

Guardian Music — Meet the California kids getting misty-eyed about a pop era that was itself drenched in nostalgiaReading on mobile? Listen hereHometown: Santa Monica. The lineup: Zach Yudin (voice, music). The background: Cayucas sound like the Beach Boys if they we... more info

Guardian Music — Pure Bathing Culture | Daley Feat Jessie J | Tom Trago Feat Cinnaman | Chris Brown | The Avett BrothersPure Bathing Culture Lucky One (Memphis Industries) You might think you've had your fill of winsome, blog-friendly, are-they-aren't-they boy-girl d... more info