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Thee Oh Sees “Minotaur” premiered on Stereogum

“Today they’ve released the closing track from the forthcoming LP, “Minotaur,” which updates the band’s usual out-there fuzz-punk frenzy into a clearer mid-tempo garage-psych ballad. John Dwyer’s vocals sit front-and-center amidst a pervasive sense of darkness…”

Mac DeMarco And Phoenix Tour Announced On Pitchfork

“Just yesterday, Phoenix announced a return to North America for a tour leading up to Coachella. Now, Mac DeMarco has been confirmed as the opener for a string of those dates in March and April– an extension of his continued touring in support of last year’s 2 and Rock and Roll Night Club EP…”

Mikal Cronin’s “Shout It Out” premieres on SPIN

“‘Shout It Out,’ from Cronin’s May 7 album MCII — his second overall and first for Merge Records — is melodic, jangling, hand-clapping, #90-hashtagging indie rock; sure, there’s plenty of distortion, piss, and vinegar, but you don’t ever worry that Black Sabbath are about to bite off some poor critter’s head here.”

Ty Segall at Dada 1/26/13 Review

“I saw Ty Segall I was lifting him into a crowd of people so he could surf along to the sounds of the Jesus and Mary Chain, he had a grin on his face and a air of “fuck it, let’s have fun” around him. When combined with his prodigious talent and seemingly tireless work […]

Thee Oh Sees announce next LP, “Floating Coffin”

“On the heels of Putrifiers II, prolific Bay Area garage weirdos Thee Oh Sees have announced their next LP. Floating Coffin is out April 16 via John Dwyer’s Castle Face Records, and yes, that terrifying kaleidoscopic strawberry face up there is the album cover…”

Spin covers Thee Oh Sees announcement of new LP in April

“Looking to keep one of music’s best winning streaks going, John Dywer’s outfit will release their next LP Floating Coffin on April 16. That kaleidoscope image of eyes, fangs, and strawberries above is the album cover — always the Oh Sees’ strong suit — and the set appropriately features a track called “Strawberries 1 + […]

Nashville Scene write up on Ty Segall career

“As showcased during their blowout set at the third anniversary celebration for local blog-slash-record label Nashville’s Dead in September, The Ty Segall Band has become a brawny powerhouse, seamlessly integrating material spanning their frontman’s prolific solo catalog…”

Ty Segall featured in Spin Magazine

“‘I think I’m getting better at translating what I hear in my head to tape,’ Mikal Cronin says. “I’m really excited about that. This record comes from the same place as what I’ve done before, but it’s bigger, more filled-out.” Cronin, a fellow Laguna Beach, California native, longtime collaborator and bandmate to Ty Segall (their […]

Ty Segall sells out Fillmore

“By selling out this hallowed ballroom, the good-natured USF grad officially crossed that line from popular local artist to major national touring act, and cemented his place among the most successful local bands of the last few years.”

Video Premier of Mac DeMarco’s “Dreamin”

“…the video for “Dreamin,” which takes the numb-to-my-surroundings vibe of the song and uses a visual that is basically just DeMarco in an old-timey wig playing his guitar by the water, driving a car, getting gas, and then (spoiler alert) getting slimed.”

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