Dawes
Bringing together the gentle acoustic style and rich vocal harmonies of the Laurel Canyon sound, as well as the shambling, romanticized Americana of the Band, Dawes have built a loyal following with their vintage-influenced aesthetic. The group, centered around lead singer/songwriter Taylor Goldsmith, initially broke through in 2011 with sophomore album Nothing Is Wrong, which drew critical praise. They've continued to garner chart accolades, including topping the Billboard Americana/Folk Albums chart with 2015's All Your Favorite Bands and 2016's We're All Gonna Die. Dawes also scored a number of Top Ten Adult Alternative Songs, including "Things Happen" (2015), "When the Tequila Runs Out" (2016), and "Who Do You Think You're Talking To?" (2020). Along with their chart success, Dawes have retained their experimental energy, embracing an '80s adult contemporary vibe on 2020's Goodluck with Whatever and dipping into jazzy, Steely Dan-style rock on 2022's Misadventures of Doomscroller, while 2024's Oh Brother is the band's first album solely recorded by founding brothers Taylor and Griffin Goldsmith.
Dawes were formed in the Los Angeles suburb of North Hills by brothers Taylor Goldsmith (lead vocals/guitar) and Griffin Goldsmith (drums), Blake Mills (guitar), and Wylie Gelber (bass). Initially, they called themselves Simon Dawes, an amalgamation of singer Goldsmith's and guitarist Mills' middle names. However, after Mills left the group, they changed the name (and added guitarist Alex Casnoff, who was soon replaced by Tay Strathairn). Unlike the more intense indie rock sound they had as Simon Dawes, Dawes quickly shifted to a more rootsy, '60s- and '70s-style of guitar-based rock.
After connecting with producer Jonathan Wilson, the group began participating in informal jam sessions at Wilson's house with Bright Eyes' Conor Oberst, the Heartbreakers' Benmont Tench, and the Black Crowes' Chris Robinson. The loose feel of these get-togethers informed the group's aptly titled 2009 debut, North Hills. The album was recorded in Laurel Canyon live to analog tape, which lent Dawes' recorded sound an authentically vintage vibe. The band's second album, 2011's Nothing Is Wrong, had a similar feel to the debut and peaked at number 18 on Billboard's Top Rock Albums chart. That same year, the band had a pair of unique experiences: They played at the Occupy Wall Street protests and appeared as themselves on a prime-time network television show (Parenthood).
Stories Don't End, the group's hotly anticipated third studio album, arrived in 2013. Produced by Jacquire King (Kings of Leon, Modest Mouse, Josh Ritter), the album also featured contributions from the Goldsmith brothers' former Simon Dawes bandmate Blake Mills. Recorded in Nashville at the esteemed Woodland Studios with producer David Rawlings (Gillian Welch, Old Crow Medicine Show), the Hub-issued All Your Favorite Bands arrived in June 2015. The well-received album reached number one on Billboard's Folk Albums chart and number four on the Top Rock Albums chart, and helped raise the band's profile.
By Summer 2015, keyboardist Strathairn had parted ways with the group, replaced by Lee Pardini. Dawes eventually returned to the studio and in September 2016 released their fifth studio album, We're All Gonna Die. The album found them once again reuniting with longtime associate Blake Mills, who handled production duties. Included on the album was the lead-off single "When the Tequila Runs Out." Later that year, they set out on An Evening with Dawes tour to promote the record. The show was distinctly different from past tours, as the band performed for almost three hours with an intermission and no opening act.
They returned in 2018 with their sixth LP, Passwords. The record was conceptually and lyrically based on "dealing with the modern world" and how society interacts in the 2010s. The Dave Cobb-produced Good Luck with Whatever arrived in September 2020, hitting number five on Billboard's Folk Albums chart.
With 2022's Jonathan Wilson-produced Misadventures of Doomscroller, Dawes took a more exploratory route, augmenting their existential lyricism with forays into jazzy soft rock. More line-up changes followed, with both longtime bassist Gelber and keyboardist Pardini amicably leaving the group in 2023. Rather than seek out replacements, brothers Taylor and Griffin Goldsmith moved ahead as a duo. In October 2024, they delivered Oh Brother, a stripped-down production they primarily recorded live in the studio.
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Oh Brother
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Stories Don't End (10th Anniversary Deluxe Edition)
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This is Life
Winnetka Bowling League, Medium Build, Dawes
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Misadventures Of Doomscroller (Deluxe)
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Good Luck With Whatever
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We're All Gonna Die
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We're All Gonna Live (Live)
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Christmas Tree in the Window
Músicas navideñas - Editado por Dead Ringers el 20 nov. 2024
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Misadventures Of Doomscroller
Alternativa & Indie - Editado por Rounder el 22 jul. 2022
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Petty Rips
Alternativa & Indie - Editado por Rounder el 21 may. 2021
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Surprise!
Alternativa & Indie - Editado por Dead Ringers el 18 sep. 2024
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I Love (Amazon Original)
Alternativa & Indie - Editado por Rounder el 23 jun. 2023
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Someone Else’s Cafe / Doomscroller Tries To Relax
Alternativa & Indie - Editado por Rounder el 6 may. 2022
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Million Dollar Bill & Easy/Lucky/Free
Alternativa & Indie - Editado por Dead Ringers el 17 sep. 2021
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Comes In Waves (Hi Res)
Alternativa & Indie - Editado por Rounder el 27 may. 2022
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Ghost In The Machine
Alternativa & Indie - Editado por Rounder el 8 jul. 2022
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Fisherman's Blues
Alternativa & Indie - Editado por Dead Ringers el 30 jul. 2021
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Everything Is Permanent
Alternativa & Indie - Editado por Rounder el 17 jun. 2022
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All Your Favorite Bands
Alternativa & Indie - Editado por Dead Ringers el 2 jun. 2015
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Misadventures Of Doomscroller (Deluxe)
Alternativa & Indie - Editado por Rounder el 22 jul. 2022
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