Paradise of Bachelors

Jake Xerxes Fussell: What in the Natural World (PoB-031)

Fussell follows his s/t debut with a darker, funnier new album of Natural Questions in the form of transmogrified folk/blues koans. Featuring three notable Nathans—Bowles, Salsburg, Golub—as well as Joan Shelley and Casey Toll. “Fussell's burly, winking voice is made for storytelling.” – NPR Read More

by paradiseofbachelors on Jan 18, 2017 • No Comments

DISCOGRAPHY / Mind Over Mirrors

Mind Over Mirrors: Undying Color (PoB-032)

Jaime Fennelly's most ambitious and spellbinding set of roiling, meditative recordings to date is also the first to feature a full ensemble, including Janet Beveridge Bean (Eleventh Dream Day), Jim Becker (Califone), Haley Fohr (Circuit des Yeux), and Jon Mueller (Death Blues). “A sense of everlasting wonder” – NPR Read More

by paradiseofbachelors on Nov 7, 2016 • 2 Comments

DISCOGRAPHY / Promised Land Sound

Promised Land Sound: “By the Rain” (PoB-038)

On the eve of their first-ever tour of the UK and EU, Nashville's Promised Land Sound holed up in the studio with Pat Sansone (Wilco) and Billy Bennett (MGMT) to cut their first official recording since their acclaimed 2015 album For Use and Delight. Clash premiered the digital-only single, calling it "heavenly." Read More

by paradiseofbachelors on Nov 6, 2016 • Comments Closed

DISCOGRAPHY / Michael Chapman

Michael Chapman: 50 (PoB-029)

The veteran songwriter and guitar sage’s late career masterwork, a moving legacy statement by a legend. Backed by Steve Gunn, Nathan Bowles, James Elkington, Jason Meagher, Jimy SeiTang, and Bridget St John, Chapman tears into both bold renderings of new songs and reinterpretations from his revered catalog. "Mesmeric" – NPR Read More

by paradiseofbachelors on Sep 25, 2016 • Comments Closed

DISCOGRAPHY / Terry Allen

Terry Allen: Lubbock (on everything) (PoB-027)

Allen’s deeply moving second masterpiece, a satirical memory palace to his West Texas hometown, is often cited as the urtext of alt-country. Produced in collaboration with the artist and remastered from the original tapes, this is the first edition to correct the tape speed inconsistencies on all prior versions. “Essential” – Rolling Stone Read More

by paradiseofbachelors on Aug 15, 2016 • 1 Comment

NEWS

Mind Over Mirrors / NEWS

The Wire, Uncut, MOJO, & Record Collector on Mind over Mirrors.

by Milica Stanisic on Feb 2, 2017 • No Comments

UK magazines The Wire, Uncut, MOJO, and Record Collector have joined the chorus of critical acclaim for the artistry of Mind Over Mirrors and forthcoming release Undying Color, on which Jaime Fennelly and his cohort (including members of Circuit des Yeux, Eleventh Dream Day, Califone, and Volcano Choir) further explore the horizons of their sprawling and shimmering soundscapes.

NEWS / Promised Land Sound

Promised Land Sound Shares “By the Rain” via Clash.

by paradiseofbachelors on Jan 25, 2017 • No Comments

On the eve of their first-ever tour of the UK and EU, Nashville’s Promised Land Sound holed up in the studio with Pat Sansone (Wilco) and Billy Bennett (MGMT) to cut their first official recording since their acclaimed 2015 album For Use and Delight. It’s now available as a digital-only single, with a premiere by Clash, who call it “heavenly.”

Mind Over Mirrors / NEWS

Mind Over Mirrors Shares “To the Edges” via XLR8R.

by paradiseofbachelors on Jan 23, 2017 • No Comments

Mind Over Mirrors has shared “To The Edges,” a strobing, drone-centric track from Undying Color, via XLR8R. Featuring drifting wails from vocalists Haley Fohr (Circuit des Yeux) and Janet Bean (Eleventh Dream Day), as well as percussionist Jon Mueller, it showcases the unique combination of Indian pedal harmonium and analog synthesizer that makes Jaime Fennelly’s music so singular. Don’t miss the Chicago release show at Constellation on March 3.