Gravelly singer-songwriter Bill Callahan (who also records as Smog) recently released his eighteenth album, "Dream River" - and it's soft Americana sounds have been flowing through our speakers ever since.
One For The Road
Get Ready to ‘Go’ with Valley Lodge
Go for a ride with the first single from Valley Lodge's upcoming album.
There Can Be Only One Cass McCombs
Indie singer Cass McCombs is a favorite at DPD HQ. In October, he returns with his newest album, "Big Wheel and Others." The first single, "There Can Be Only One," is sure to put you in a wistful mood.
Neko Case Fights Harder
The driving new single "Man" from Neko Case's forthcoming album finds the singer-songwriter challenging gender norms in feisty style, and something in M. Ward's guitar playing and the slight Southern sound feel like they might just have a hint of the rainy autumn nights on the horizon.
The Preatures Care About Your Feelings
A standout track from Aussie darlings. Count us members of their congregation.
HAIM Comes Down to ‘The Wire’
Los Angeles-based sisters Este, Danielle, and Alana Haim have been performing together as HAIM since youngest sister Alana was just 15. The buzzy band has been trickling out singles in advance of their first full-length record, and is kicking off a major international tour. You'll want to kick off your summer parties with this song.
Savoir Adore Get Back to Their Nature
Brooklyn band Savoir Adore have just re-released their album "Our Nature." This song, "Dreamers" should be good for a not-too-sleepy summer night.
A New ‘Season’ of Okkervil River
This autumn Okkervil River - an Americana band with a literary bent - return with a new album called "The Silver Gymnasium." Here's the lead single "It Was My Season" - a piano-fronted track that's a perfect way to jolt yourself out of the summer doldrums.
Alabama Shakes – ‘I Found You’
Last summer, when we caught on to the Alabama Shakes and frontwoman Brittany Howard’s unbelievable pipes, our One For the Road pick “You Ain't Alone” unleashed a torrent of listener love. Now that the band’s debut LP Boys and Girls is finally here, it’s about time for another. Here’s “I Found You” - perfect track for when all’s sweet in the world.
David Lynch and Lykke Li – ‘I’m Waiting Here’
While he is best-known for creating Twin Peaks and films like Blue Velvet, all-around creative David Lynch has a new project on the horizon: his second album, The Big Dream. The record, coming out July 15, is a collection of songs he has written (and one Bob Dylan cover) - and some versions will include this special bonus collaboration with Swedish pop darling Lykke Li.