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Access Single via Amazon Music
Jun 18, 2020
By Samantha Small
In honor of Pride Month, Perfume Genius (Mike Hadreas) has released a cover of Mazzy Star’s “Fade Into You.” The song is available to stream and purchase on Amazon Music, and is also featured on the relaunched PROUD playlist, a collection of the best new music from the LGBTQ+ community that includes artists such as Rina Sawyama, Orville Peck, Tegan and Sara, and many others. More
The 61-Year-Old Was Also a Member of Opal and Rain Parade
Feb 25, 2020
By Christopher Roberts
David Roback, co-founder and guitarist for Mazzy Star, has died, reports the band’s publicist. He was 61. No cause of death has been given. More
The Delta Sweete Revisited Due Out February 8, 2019 via Partisan/Bella Union; Also Features Margo Price, Norah Jones, Phoebe Bridgers, Rachel Goswell, and Læt
Dec 11, 2018
By Christopher Roberts
Mercury Rev are releasing a new album, The Delta Sweete Revisited, on February 8, 2019 via Partisan and Bella Union. On the album they cover Bobbie Gentry’s 1968 “country-rock opera” The Delta Sweete in its entirety, each with a different guest singer. Now they have shared a cover of the album’s “Big Boss Man” featuring guest vocals from Hope Sandoval of Mazzy Star. More
Still EP Due Out June 1 via Rhymes of An Hour Records/INgrooves Music Group
Apr 18, 2018
By Christopher Roberts
Mazzy Star (Hope Sandoval and guitarist David Roback) have announced a new EP, Still, and shared its first single, “Quiet, The Winter Harbor.” Still is due out June 1 via Rhymes of An Hour Records (distributed by INgrooves Music Group). More
Until the Hunter Due Out November 4 via Tendril Tales, Listen to "Let Me Get There"
Sep 23, 2016
By Christopher Roberts
Hope Sandoval of Mazzy Star and her band The Warm Inventions have announced a new album, Until the Hunter, and shared its first single, “Let Me Get There,” which features Kurt Vile. Listen to the song below, followed by the album’s tracklist and cover art and the single’s cover art. More
Tied to a Star is Out Now on Sub Pop
Feb 05, 2015
By Laura Studarus
Last night J Mascis stopped by Late Night With Seth Myers. More
Seasons of Your Day Due Out September 24 Via Rhymes of an Hour
Sep 20, 2013
By Laura Studarus
Mazzy Star went for dreamy on their new video “California”—a cut from their forthcoming album Seasons of Your Day (due out September 24). More
Also Au Revoir Simone and Kings of Leon
Sep 17, 2013
By Mike Hilleary
This week and next sees the release of a number of notable new albums. More
Listen to New Track "California"
Jul 16, 2013
By Mike Hilleary
Moody psychedelic duo Mazzy Star have announced the release of Seasons of Your Day, the pair’s first album in 17 years. More
“Common Burn” Single Out Digitally on October 31
Oct 25, 2011
By Mi Tran
Now that they’ve announced their reunion, Mazzy Star will release digital single “Common Burn” and B-side “Lay Myself Down” on October 31. More
Digital Single Out October 31
Oct 18, 2011
By Laura Studarus
Now here’s reunion news we can get behind. On October 31, 1990s stalwarts Mazzy Star are returning with digital single, “Common Burn”/ “Lay Myself Down.” More
Reviews
Jun 05, 2018
By Timothy Michalik
We as a society don’t deserve a band like Mazzy Star. Yet, here we are, 25 years down the line, and we’re graced with their latest collection of recorded material, Still EP. More
Sep 27, 2013
By Alee Karim
It was unlikely that we’d get a sea change in the sound of Mazzy Star. They were always resolutely anachronistic, and that was part of their charm in the first place. More
Apr 16, 2012
By Laura Studarus
Regardless of the setbacks, it was—as usual—a day of exceptional music. The day’s highlights) and lowlights included Neon Indian, Arctic Monkeys, Pulp, Mazzy Star, The Rapture, M83, and The Horrors.
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