The Byrds

MP3 Premiere: Elephant Stone’s dreamy, Byrdsian “Masters of War”

Founded by bassist and sitar performer Rishi Dhir, Elephant Stone is a magic-eye poster brought to life. "Masters of War"…

Review: Beachwood Sparks’ The Tarnished Gold

With 11 years between albums, psych-country outfit Beachwood Sparks is none the worse for wear on The Tarnished Gold, a…

Guest Playlist: Viva Voce’s songs for the apocalypse

Viva Voce: The Future Will Destroy You (Vanguard, 6/21/11) Viva Voce: "Analog Woodland Song" [audio:http://alarm-magazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Viva-Voce-Analog-Woodland-Song.mp3|titles=Viva Voce: "Analog Woodland Song"] Kevin…

Assemble Head in Sunburst Sound: Vintage Psych Rock Honed in Hippie Tradition

Though it's known for its loud, largely improvised live shows, Bay Area psych-rock band Assemble Head in Sunburst Sound focused…