The first thing you hear on the Allah-Las’ self-titled debut LP sounds like a distant wave, or maybe a spring reverb amplifier head being jostled about in the studio. Whatever it is, it hardly feels accidental. The Allah-Las are more than just California boys, they’re West Coast avatars. The record’s 12 songs are sun-bleached two- [...]

From their forthcoming Nick Waterhouse produced LP (out September 18th), the Allah-Las “Don’t You Forget It“. (via) MP3: Allah-Las :: Tell Me What’s On Your Mind MP3: Allah-Las :: Don’t You Forget It

If you’re a regular listener to my radio show, then you’re likely familiar with The Allah-Las. San Francisco’s Nick Waterhouse, who produced their 7″and released it via his own Pres Records, turned me on to the band earlier this year; they’ve since become one of my favorite local outfits going. Sounding jangly, fuzzy and not [...]