Angel Olsen

Yesterday Angel Olsen announced a new EP, "Forever Means," coming our way next month.  And the first track is wonderful, a piano led lament full of late night lounge jazz vibes and regret.  Listen to "Nothing's Free" below and pre-order the record here from Jagjaguwar.

Angel Olsen

I was not expecting to hear new music from Angel Olsen this morning, but i'm all the better for it, as are we all.  New track "All the Good Times" has some wonderful, old school country vibes working for it, the kind of thing you slow dance in a honkytonk to.  Check out the video below and pre-order the upcoming new album "Big Time" here from Jagjaguwar.

Angel Olsen

Angel Olsen has had quite a banner couple of years with a career defining album, a stripped down and reworked version of said career defining album, a great collaboration with Sharon Van Etten, and coming out of the closet.  And now she's got a new EP of covers on the horizon featuring her versions of tracks by Billy Idol and Men Without Hats among others.  Check out Olsen's wonderful cover of Laura Branigan's "Gloria" below and pre-order the "Aisles" EP here from Jagjaguwar.

Sharon Van Etten and Angel Olsen

I don't know if you're aware of this, but Sharon Van Etten rules.  And i don't know if you're aware of this either, but Angel Olsen rules too.  And the two artists have teamed up for a pretty great track called "Like I Used To."  You might even say, it rules.  You can currently find the track at your preferred streaming site and you can watch the video below.  No word on a physical release yet, but as both artists are on Jagjaguwar, it's safe to assume that's where one would pop up.  And here's hoping we can get some further collaborations between the two in the future.

Angel Olsen

It's been a real shitty day today right?  Well, at least we're getting a new album from Angel Olsen next month.  Dropping the epic and symphonic (and also excellent) sound of last year's "All Mirrors" for something more stripped down, haunting, and achingly lovely, the new album is probably going to sound like quarantine.  Pre-order the "Whole New Mess" LP here from Jagjaguwar and listen to the wonderful title track below.

Angel Olsen Remixed by Johnny Jewel

Angel Olsen's "All Mirrors" was one of my favorite songs and albums last year, and now the standout track gets a synthy, dance remix from Johnny Jewel.  It's wonderful, and a great way to start today.  Check it out below and download it here from Jagjaguwar.

Angel Olsen - All Mirrors

I saw the wonderful news last night, whilst trying to ignore televised debates, that Angel Olsen has a new record entitled "All Mirrors" heading our way in October via Jagjaguwar.  Watch the video for the synth-laden and dramatic title track below and pre-order the album here.  It's excellent, and the sound is something that she's hinted at moving towards in the past.  Plus, the record's got some engineering/production work from the indispensable John Congleton which is always a good thing.

Mark Ronson with Angel Olsen

Honestly, i've never really paid much attention to British producer Mark Ronson, though i hear his name a lot.  Anyway, he released an album a couple weeks ago featuring vocal assists from folks like Lykke Li and Miley Cyrus.  And today, i heard the wonderful pop song "True Blue," with equally wonderful Angel Olsen on lead vocals.  It's great.  I may just have to check this Ronson guy out.  Listen to it below and look for the "Late Night Feelings" LP out now on RCA/Sony.

Sonny Smith feat. Angel Olsen

Sonny and The Sunsets main man Sonny Smith has a solo record on the way in March on Easy Eye Sound, a stripped collection of old, rock n' roll Americana.  Watch the video for "Burnin' Up" below, a wonderful duet with Angel Olsen, and pre-order the "Rod for Your Love" LP here.

Angel Olsen - Special

Good news everyone!  Angel Olsen is set to release a B-sides and rarities collection called "Phases" in November.  Listen to "Special," a tune originally recorded during the sessions for "My Woman" below, and get the album from Jagjaguwar.

Angel Olsen - Fly on Your Wall

Well, as of noon today, we now have a vengeful clown leading our country.  It's all so dark and surreal, but we are indeed in real life, and vengeful clowns tend to push vengeful clown agendas, none of which are good for anybody...except other vengeful clowns.  So, we all need to get out there and help where and how we can.  And one way to do that is with our hard earned dollars.  There are going to be a lot of organizations and services that dearly them over the next 4 terrifying years.  If you've got $30, i highly recommend ordering the music contributions of Our First 100 Days.  The project will see a whole slew of artists (like Angel Olsen, Toro y Moi, PWR BTTM, The Mountain Goats, and many, many more) release new, rare, and/or unheard music over the new president's first 100 days in office.  All the proceeds will go towards helping the various organizations working for women's rights, LGBTQ rights, climate change, immigration, and on and on.  They are going to need your help.  And you need this music.  Day 1 brings us a fantastic new song from Angel Olsen.  Listen to "Fly on Your Wall" below and order here.

Angel Olsen - Sister

Angel Olsen has released another single and video for her upcoming "My Woman" LP, due the first week of September on Jagjaguwar.  "Sister" is a sprawling and beautiful lament, and like the two singles that preceded it, has me super stoked for this new record.  Watch and listen below.

Angel Olsen - Shut Up Kiss Me

Here's another new jam from the upcoming new album from Angel Olsen.  "Shut Up Kiss Me" somehow feels like a throwback to the 60's, 70's, 80's, and 90's without ever sounding like an homage to anything but the singer/songwriter's own inner moods.  Watch the video below, and pre-order "My Woman" from Jagjaguwar.  It's going to be a beast of record when it comes out in September.

Angel Olsen - Intern

Yesterday, Angel Olsen released a teaser video for a song seemingly titled "Intern."  It's a spacey and sorrowful dream.  A rumored new album called "My Woman" is maybe on the horizon from Jagjaguwar, and if it's anything like this teaser, we're all in for a treat.  Watch below.

Cass McCombs

I've never really gotten all that into Cass McCombs, but the folky troubadour may finally have me convinced with his latest track "Opposite House."  The track has a ghostly, watching the rain hit the window kind of vibe, gray clouds looming just behind his gentle voice while Angel Olsen provides soft cooing in the background.  This is rainy day music at its best.  Listen below and look for the upcoming "Mangy Love" LP in August from Anti.

SXSW 2014, Day 2

I am sun burnt and tired.  But i got to see Coachwhips and Diarrhea Planet today, so everything is alright.  Here are some pics.

Protomartyr

Coachwhips

Diarrhea Planet

Painted Palms

Angel Olsen

Guerilla Toss (they're in there somewhere)

Good night everybody.

Angel Olsen

Angel Olsen's new album "Burn Your Fire for No Witness" is a stripped down, solemn affair, a collection of dark and reflective folk songs.  They're moody, slow burning, and sad, but they stick with you.  Listen to "White Fire" below and get the album later this month on Jagjaguwar.

Angel Olsen

Check out the video for Angel Olsen's "Sweet Dreams" below.  It grooves and swirls like some classic psych rock circa San Francisco in the 1960's.  Look for "The Sleepwalker" 7" EP later in the month from Sixteen Tambourines.


Angel Olsen - Sweet Dreams (Official Video) from Randy Sterling Hunter on Vimeo.