Stereogum — If you know Ripley Johnson from the heavy-ass psych projects Wooden Shjips and Moon Duo, then there’s a good chance you probably also know him as the force behind the considerably lighter psych project known as Rose City Band. Lightness is a big... more info

Stereogum — Last year, Ripley Johnson of bands like Wooden Shjips and Moon Duo released his fifth solo album Garden Party under the name Rose City Band. Today, he’s announcing its follow-up, Sol Y Sombra. The lead single “Lights On The Way” is out now... more info

Aquarium Drunkard — Writhing Squares’ antecedents are the heaviest of heavy psychedelicists. They draw from the ecstatic riffery of Blue Cheer, the nodding hypnotics of Wooden Shjips, the heavy raptures of Red-era King Crimson. When they employ a drum machine, as in h... more info

Totally Fuzzy — "How To Live (Album Stream)" music video by Modern NatureAdded: 01-10-2019Genre : Rock & AlternativeDescription : Modern Nature "How To Live" - Full Album StreamFeaturing members of Ultimate Painting, Beak & WoodsBuy it now: https://ift.tt/2nkE34CHer... more info

Stereogum — Since the release of Moon Duo's Occult Architecture Vol. 1 and Vol. 2 back in 2017, the Portland band's Sanae Yamada has released a solo album under the name Vive La Void. But now she's back making music with Wooden Shjips guitarist Ripley Johnso... more info

Stereogum — Here's something that we, as a society, don't discuss often enough: Moon Duo fucking rule. The Portland-based team of Wooden Shjips guitarist Ripley Johnson and Vive La Void mastermind Sanae Yamada have been making beautifully spaced-out music for th... more info

Stereogum — Back in 2017, Portland space-rockers Moon Duo released two albums, Occult Architecture Vol. 1 and Vol. 2 . Moon Duo half Sanae Yamada has since shared a self-titled solo album under the name Vive La Void. Ripley Johnson released a Wooden Shjips al... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Plus: Murder By Death, Lucy Dacus, Empire of the Sun, Less Than Jake, UB40, Wooden Shjips, and more tour news. Continue reading… more info

Consequence of Sound — Slowdive and Wooden Shjips lead an impressive wave of new additions. more info

Stereogum — Whether you're looking for an antidote to the sameness of many major American festivals or whether you're looking for the opportunity to watch a bunch of stoner-friendly artists in the desert, California's Desert Daze has often boasted pretty intrigu... more info