San Francisco troubadours Two Gallants are following up their upcoming reunion shows at Bottom of the Hill with a West Coast tour followed by a journey to the UK and mainland Europe. The band was largely inactive following their self-titled record. Singer/guitarist Adam Haworth Stephens released We Live On Cliffs , his solo debut, last year. You can see those dates below.

You Are Plural may currently reside in Seattle, but the Bay Area roots of Jen Grady (playing solo all over, as well as with Emily Jane White, Adam Haworth Stephens, Garrett Pierce, and more) and Ephraim Nagler are too notable to dismiss. Likewise, You Are Plural’s music is too good to not further explore – [...]

Adam Haworth Stephens awoke to shouts. His drummer, Omar Cuellar, was at the helm of their tour van, yelling that the vehicle carrying Stephens' band and its gear was sliding out of control on ice and snow somewhere on Interstate 80 in Wyoming. Stephens, best known as half of the primitiv...

Hungry Hearted writes for Covert Curiosity There were many enjoyable releases that delighted my senses in 2010 & narrowing down a mere ten favorites has been hard, but the following held strong in my go-to rotation throughout the year. So here we go, complete with links to A/V supplements, as per usual. 1. Twin Sister , Color Your Life — like a spring fling that unexpectedly lingered through fall, I’m completely smitten by their sophomore EP. Breathy vocals & soft, shuffling beats. I’m way into it . 2. The Black Keys , Brothers — what else can I say ? Dan & Pat have an amazing, minimalistic chemistry built on gritty rock n’ roll . Sure they invited a couple other dudes along for the ride this time around, but the dynamic duo remain the focus while consistently keeping things raw & bluesy. Simply put, it’s soulful & sexy . 3. Beach House , Teen Dream — lofty vocals & soothing melodies . I’m pretty sure the comforts conjured by this album are the equivalent to having an actual beach house. Sweet escapism . 4. The Morning Benders , Big Echo — this album really won me over through the year. Eventually, I fell hard & I remain completely captivated by the large orchestrations & full harmonies . 5. Dum Dum Girls , I Will Be — These broads are all about quick, throwback hits. They deliver with sassy style & sultry, layered sing-a-longs . Their “blissed out buzz saw” strikes an irresistible chord of nostalgia. 6. Sleigh Bells , Treats — this duo produce hard-hitting, energy-packed tracks that combine elements of ferocity & femininity . This album may be the perfect pick me up; the musical equivalent to a strong cup of coffee. 7. Yeasayer , Odd Blood — Weird & wonderful. Completely unique & somewhat overwhelming, but shit, sometimes you just need to get your mind blown . 8. Local Natives , Gorilla Manor — I’ve always been a sucker for bros killin’ it with sweet harmonies . Their structure is simplistic & solid. 9. Magic Man , Real Life Color — I’m still fascinated by this debut production. Their music is intimate & endearing , with a gentle quality I can’t deny. 10. Fire">Arcade ...

The singer-songwriter is taking a break from the San Francisco duo Two Gallants to focus on a new solo album. His introspective approach to lyrics shows his fiercer side, as heard on his Mountain Stage debut.

Every Monday through Friday, we deliver a different song as part of our Song of the Day podcast subscription. This podcast features exclusive KEXP in-studio performances, unreleased songs, and recordings from independent artists that our DJs think you should hear. Each and every Friday we offer songs by local artists. Today’s selection, featured on The Read more...

Broadcasting live from the Ace Hotel NYC last month during the CMJ Music Marathon, KEXP hosted 13 bands to play in the lobby exclusively for our listeners. Over three days, DOM, Dean & Britta, The Drums, Holly Miranda, Two Gallants’ Adam Haworth Stephens, Revolver, Eli “Paperboy” Reed, Bloodgroup, Glasser, Devotchka, Colin Meloy of The Decemberists, Read more...

hey howdy hi! wanna see adam haworth stephens (two gallants) and the felice brothers live at one eyed jacks tomorrow night? you do? awesome! just leave a comment, by 8 am cst tomorrow, and i will randomly select a person to win said pair of tickets. for those that may be unaware, mr stephens released [...]

After the critical success of his band's last two albums; The Scenery of Farewell and the self-titled Two Gallants, there arose a fair amount of anticipatory expectation surrounding his new solo work. Luckily for him his first solo album, We Live on Cliffs proves to be an impressive output in its own right, though of a somewhat different breed. Continue reading →

SoCal rock outfit Young The Giant have announced a run of November tour dates that begin with three headlining shows in San Francisco, Los Angeles and San Diego before they go on to play dates throughout the Midwest supporting Neon Trees, including stops in Detroit, Oklahoma City, Little Rock, Rapids">Grand Rapids, Columbus and Cleveland. Young The Giant November Tour Dates in full: November 15 Detroit, MI @ Magic Stick * November 16 Rock Island, IL @ Rock Island Brewing Company * November 18 Oklahoma City, OK @ Diamond Ballroom * November 19 Little Rock, AK @ The Village * November 20 New Orleans, LA @ University of New ...

If you’re familiar with San Francisco Indie-Band Two Gallants, you’ll immediately recognize the voice of it’s frontman Adam Haworth Stephens. After a well deserved rest, he recently stepped out on his own with the release of his new debut solo album We Live On Cliffs. For this new project, Stephens recorded with producer Joe Chiccarelli (My Read more...

We continue our broadcast at the Ace Hotel NYC, sponsored by Toyota’s Free Yr Radio, with more live performances to come today and tomorrow from Adam Haworth Stephens (of Two Gallants), Devotchka, The Decemberists’ Colin Meloy, Eli “Paperboy” Reed,Glasser, and much more! Here’s today’s lineup: 7am PST / 10am EST Adam Haworth Stephens 9am PST Read more...

Read an interview with Adam Haworth Stephens of Two Gallants and see him tonight with the Felice Brothers at the Triple Rock Social Club

Better known for his work with the american band Two Gallants, Adam (Haworth) Stephens is making the buzz with his new solo album. Stream the full album on mogmusic.