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May 18, 2024 · Dawes, an American folk rock band formed in Los Angeles, captures the essence of the city in their music, and “Time Spent In Los Angeles” is a prime example of this. The song dives deep into the themes of ambition, self-discovery, and the longing for human connection.
1 day ago · Taylor and Griffin Goldsmith fill their spontaneous playlist with Thin Lizzy, John Prine, The Kinks, and more. Welcome to another episode of Mixtapes!, our video interview series where an artists reveals their musical tastes by creating a completely off-the-cuff playlist. This time, Dawes soundtrack body swaps, unexpected hair cuts, and running ...
1 day ago · A new album, a collaboration with Periphery and a touring schedule that would make many artists weep are all in a day’s work for Mike Dawes, one of the world’s foremost percussive guitar ...
May 18, 2024 · The song “A Little Bit Of Everything,” originally released by Dawes in 2011 and covered by Lizzy McAlpine in 2023, holds a wide range of meanings within its lyrics. It speaks to the complexities and contradictions of life, encapsulating different emotions and experiences.
May 13, 2024 · Lost On The River, which was my demo shared in last week’s post, was cut by everyone by the end, I think. It made sense for it to become the album title. But even though the same lyrics were sometimes re-imagined musically, 50 completely different full band arrangements is an extremely tall order for any amount of time, let alone 14 days.
May 11, 2024 · Nothing Is Wrong picks up where North Hills left off, mixing the band's midtempo songwriting with dusty handfuls of pedal steel, organ, and imperfect harmonies.
May 29, 2024 · The demo for Still Strangers Sometimes. The path this song took into existence is a bit different than usual for me. It was written for a good friend’s TV show that’s being developed (sounds douchey, I know, but a pretty commonplace occurence here in LA) about the trials and tribulations of a fictional songwriter.
