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Washed Out — and Kisses at El Rey Theatre in Los Angeles, CA, January 27, 2013

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and Kisses at El Rey Theatre in Los Angeles, CA, January 27, 2013

News

Jun 13, 2024

Washed Out (aka Ernest Greene) is releasing a new album, Notes From a Quiet Life, on June 28 via Sub Pop. Now he has shared a new single from the album, “Waking Up” via a live performance video filmed during the recent solar eclipse. More

Future Islands Release New Remix EP, Including Washed Out Remix of “For Sure”

ALAYA Remixes 2 and As Long As You Are Both Out Now on 4AD

Jul 13, 2021

Future Islands have released ALAYA Remixes 2, the second of three remix EPs featuring reworks of songs from their 2020-released album As Long As You Are. It includes a remix of “For Sure” by Washed Out, as well remixes of “Thrill” by COMPUTER DATA and “Hit The Coast” by Smallboy. More

Aug 07, 2020

Washed Out (aka Ernest Greene) has released a new album, Purple Noon, today via Sub Pop. Now that it’s out you can stream the whole thing here. Today we posted our review of the album. More

Washed Out Shares NSFW Video for New Song “Paralyzed”

Purple Noon Due Out This Friday via Sub Pop

Aug 04, 2020

Washed Out (aka Ernest Greene) is releasing a new album, Purple Noon, this Friday via Sub Pop. Now he has shared another song from it, “Paralyzed,” via a NSFW video for it. More

Jun 30, 2020

Washed Out (aka Ernest Greene) has announced a new album, Purple Noon, and shared a new song from it, “Time to Walk Away,” via a video for the track. Purple Noon is due out August 7 via Sub Pop. More

10 Best Songs of the Week: Phoebe Bridgers, The Dears, Laura Marling, Westerman, and More

Plus (Sandy) Alex G, Gum Country, Gorillaz, and a Wrap-up of the Week’s Other Notable New Tracks

Apr 10, 2020

Welcome to the fourteenth Songs of the Week of 2020. Our new normal of being under lockdown during COVID-19 continues. More

Apr 09, 2020

Washed Out (aka Ernest Greene) has shared a new song, “Too Late,” via a video for the track. Greene had plans to shoot a proper video for the song in Italy, but COVID-19 social distancing rules and travel restrictions derailed the original video, so Greene reached out to his fans around the world to share their own footage, which has been edited to form the video. More

Washed Out Shares New Song “Face Up”

The Latest in Adult Swim's Singles Program

Apr 04, 2018

Washed Out (aka Ernest Greene) has shared a new song, “Face Up.” It’s the latest installment in Adult Swim’s Singles Program. More

Watch Washed Out’s Entire New Visual Album

Mister Mellow Due Out Tomorrow via Stone's Throw

Jun 29, 2017

Washed Out (aka Ernest Greene) is releasing a new album, Mister Mellow, tomorrow via his new label, Stone’s Throw. Previously he shared “Get Lost,” as well as a video for the song, a trailer for the album, and another song from the album, “Hard to Say Goodbye.” More

Listen: Washed Out - “Hard to Say Goodbye”

Mister Mellow Due Out June 30 via Stone's Throw

Jun 15, 2017

Washed Out (aka Ernest Greene) is releasing a new album, Mister Mellow, on June 30 via his new label, Stone’s Throw. Previously he shared “Get Lost,” as well as a video for the song and a trailer for the album. More

Washed Out Announces New Album, Shares Album Trailer

Mister Mellow Due Out June 30 via Stone's Throw

Jun 12, 2017

Washed Out (aka Ernest Greene) has announced a new album, Mister Mellow, and shared an album trailer. It’s due out June 30 via his new label, Stone’s Throw. More

Five Best Songs of the Week: alt-J, EMA, Kirin J Callinan, Washed Out, and Ride

Plus a Wrap-up of the Week's Other Notable New Tracks

May 26, 2017

To help you sort through the multitude of new songs released in the last seven days, we have picked the five best. Below that we have also highlighted other notable new tracks shared this week. This week was light on exciting new songs, likely due to the impending long Memorial Day holiday weekend, but there were still pleasures to be found. More

May 26, 2017

Earlier today we posted a song by Washed Out (aka Ernest Greene), “Get Lost.” Now the song has a video. Harvey Benschoter directed the colorful clip, which is an animated collage of old advertising images. More

May 26, 2017

Washed Out (aka Ernest Greene) has shared a new song, “Get Lost.” Right now it’s just a standalone single, no new album has been announced, but he does have some tour dates in July. More

Watch: Washed Out – “Weightless” Video

Paracosm is Out Now Via Sub Pop

Jun 04, 2014

Washed Out’s new video for Paracosm cut “Weightless” is pretty dreamy. More

Washed Out Extends Tour Dates

This May and June

Apr 30, 2014

Riding high on their sophomore album Paracosm, Washed Out has scheduled additional tour dates. More

Feb 28, 2014

Releasing his sophomore LP Paracosm last summer, Washed Out‘s Ernest Greene has shared a brand new remix of the record’s standout single “All I Know.” More

Jan 28, 2014

Last night, Washed Out and Kisses stopped by the El Rey Theatre in Los Angeles, CA. More

Watch: Washed Out on “Letterman”

Performs "All I Know"

Jan 08, 2014

Last night Georgia-based singer/songwriter Ernest Greene, a.k.a. Washed Out, was welcomed as the musical guest on the Late Show with David Letterman. More

Washed Out Announces Tour Dates

Supporting Paracosm

Nov 18, 2013

Washed Out, a.k.a. songwriter Ernest Greene, has announced plans for a new tour in support of his sophomore LP Paracosm. More

Watch: Washed Out - “All I Know” Video

Roadtrip for the Heartbroken

Oct 25, 2013

Singer/songwriter Ernest Greene, a.k.a. Washed Out, has premiered a brand new music video for his Paracosm standout “All I Know.” More

Stream New Albums By Washed Out, Julianna Barwick, and Outfit

Listen to Paracosm, Nepenthe, and Performance

Aug 06, 2013

Several notable albums set for release this August have become available to stream in full this week. More

Watch: Washed Out’s “Exploring The Sounds of ‘Paracosm’”

Behind-the-Scenes Look at the Album's Instrumentation

Aug 01, 2013

On Aug. 13 songwriter Ernest Greene, a.k.a. Washed Out, will release his anticipated sophomore album Paracosm. More

Watch: Washed Out – “Don’t Give Up” Video

Paracosm Is Out August 13 Via Sub Pop

Jul 23, 2013

The cover of Washed Out’s sophomore album Paracosm features the brightly colored foliage of world almost too good to be true. The theme is enforced by the video for album track “Don’t Give Up,” which focuses around—you guessed it—more nature channel beauty. More

Jun 25, 2013

Releasing his sophomore album Paracosm on Aug. 13, Georgia-based musical artist Ernest Greene, a.k.a. Washed Out, has shared a lyric video for his latest single “Don’t Give Up.” More

Jun 11, 2013

More information from the Washed Out camp regarding sophomore album, Paracosm (out August 13). More

May 23, 2013

On August 13, Washed Out will release Paracosm, the follow up to 2011’s Within and Without. More

Washed Out Adds Tour Dates

More U.S. Stops This Fall

Aug 17, 2012

Continuing the ongoing support his breakthrough debut Within and Without, Washed Out has added a number of new U.S. dates set to take place this fall. More

Check Out Photos from Day One of Outside Lands 2012 Including Beck and Reggie Watts

Plus Andrew Bird, Justice, Sharon Van Etten, Washed Out, White Denim, and more

Aug 13, 2012

Check out photos from Day One of the Outside Lands, held in the historic Golden Gate Park in San Francisco, CA on August 10, 2012. The gallery includes photos of Andrw Bird,Beck, Die Antwoord, Fitz & The Tantrums, Jusice, Reggie Watts, Sharon Van Etten, Washed Out and White Denim. More

Watch: My Morning Jacket - “Outta My System” Video

Psychedelic, Mostly Animated Video Features Zach Galifianakis

Aug 06, 2012

My Morning Jacket have released a video for “Outta My System” off of their 6th album released May 2011, Circuital. More

Watch: Washed Out – “A Dedication”

Just Another Bucolic Day

Aug 02, 2012

Washed Out’s debut full-length Within and Without has probably soundtracked its share of peaceful moments. Now you can watch the video for “A Dedication,” where frontman Ernest Greene and a lady friend spend a placid day by the lake. More

Watch: Washed Out Video – “Flower Anthem”

Blooming From a Daytrotter Session

Mar 09, 2012

Washed Out recently did a Daytrotter session. Artist/photographer Karina Eibatova was so moved by the live tunes that she made a performance art video for three tracks from the session. More

Washed Out Announces U.S. Tour Dates

Memoryhouse to Open Select Dates

Mar 07, 2012

Washed Out has announced their post-SXSW plans to tour across the U.S. in support of their 2011 album Within and Without. The band will play 25 shows, non-stop until mid-July. They will be joined for a portion of the tour by Memoryhouse. More

Listen: Washed Out - “Call It Off”

New Song From the "Amor Fati" Single Out November 7

Oct 31, 2011

The king of dream-pop, Washed Out will release the single, “Amor Fati” off his latest album, Within and Without on November 7 and it will include an unreleased song. Stream “Call It Off” now. More

Watch: Washed Out Get Their Soft Rock On

Band’s 1970s take on “Far Away”

Aug 25, 2011

Washed Out headed into Hyde Street Studio with Yours Truly and mixed Within and Without cut “Far Away” with a bit of 1970s flair. We have the video. More

Under the Radar Announces Summer Issue and St. Vincent Cover

Issue Also Features Stephen Malkmus vs. Gus Van Sant, M83, The Horrors, Washed Out, Bon Iver vs. Fugazi, WU LYF, Dum Dum Girls, and much more

Jul 28, 2011

Under the Radar’s Summer 2011 Issue has just hit stands. It features St. Vincent on the cover and includes articles on M83, Bon Iver vs. Fugazi, The Horrors, Washed Out, Stephen Malkmus vs. Gus Van Sant, WU LYF, Dum Dum Girls, Friendly Fires, Memory Tapes, John Maus, Niki & The Dove, Purity Ring, Youth Lagoon, and many others; as well as over 115 reviews. The digital version of the magazine also includes 50 extra pages of bonus content, including articles on My Morning Jacket, The Rapture, Eleanor Friedberger, Handsome Furs, Moonface, Stephin Merritt, Laurel Halo, and more. More

Jul 18, 2011

Washed Out‘s new vid for Within and Withouts “Eyes Be Closed” is out now. We have the clip. More

Pygmalion Music Festival Adds 5th Day

Headliners Include The Pains of Being Pure at Heart, Explosions in the Sky, Cut Copy, and Much More

Jun 28, 2011

Pygmalion Music Festival, held in Champaign-Urbana, Illinois, will take place September 21-25. More

Jun 27, 2011

Washed Out’s dreamy full-length Within and Without is now available for streaming via NPR. More

May 12, 2011

Today the Pygmalion Music Festival—which already boasts a healthy slate of heavy hitters—added Washed Out, The Dodos, and Cut Copy to the ranks. We have the full lineup. More

May 02, 2011

Washed Out returns with chillwave at its most carefree. We have the exclusive download. More

Washed Out Signs to Sub Pop

Debut Full-Length Due July 12

Apr 19, 2011

Following a couple of auspicious 2009 EPs, Life of Leisure (Mexican Summer) and High Times (Mirror Universe Tapes), Atlanta’s Washed Out, aka Ernest Greene, have signed with Sub Pop Records, and will release their highly anticipated debut full-length Within and Without July 12. We have the details. More

Washed Out Talk New Album

"It’s Kind of Like Creating This Alternate Reality"

Nov 03, 2010

Washed Out spoke to Under the Radar from his bedroom studio about the creative process and expectations for what’s in store next. More



Interviews

Washed Out: In the Studio Report

Ernest Greene Discuses Washed Out’s Forthcoming Full-Length

Nov 03, 2010

One man band Ernest Greene—aka Washed Out—found unexpected success last year when the blog-endorsed rise of chillwave coincided with the release of his debut Life of Leisure EP. Now, having completed tours with Beach House, Yeasayer, and Small Black, Greene is diving back into the recording process for his next big trick—Washed Out’s first full-length. Greene spoke to Under the Radar from his bedroom studio about the creative process and expectations for what’s in store. More


Reviews

Jul 26, 2024

Chillwave visionary Ernest Greene has moved his Washed Out project to the country. More

Jun 29, 2017

It must be awfully constricting for an artist to be one of the forefathers of a genre. More

Jan 29, 2014

Ernest Greene isn’t a likely rock star. The Perry, Georgia musician started Washed Out as a bedroom-recording project—and if his first EPs under the moniker were any indication, he would have been happy to let it stay there. More

Aug 12, 2013

The biggest surprise about Washed Out’s 2011 debut was just how warm it felt. Buried amongst a clamour of too-cool-for-school hypnagogic popstrels Within and Without was a snug, amiable pleasure; the kind of record that greeted listeners with a beaming smile before dousing them in rich sonic textures and gooey melodies. More

Jul 11, 2011

You can’t blame Ernest Greene for the chillwave label and whatever came after just like you can’t blame The Beatles for every crappy band they inspired. More