Devendra Banhart: What Will We Be
“Please destroy me!” pleads freakfolk flagbearer Devendra Banhart on “First Song for B,” one of the many... read more
Found in: Music, ReviewsCatching Up With... Devendra Banhart
Today, Devendra Banhart is excited about carrot juice... read more
Found in: Culture, Features, MusicDevendra Banhart Announces Northeast Tour
Devendra Banhart has answered the hypothetical put forth by the title of his latest record What We Will Be. The answer, at least for now, is “on tour.” The genre-mashing folkster will take his show on the road for a short trek through the Northeast U.S. and Canada.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsDevendra Banhart Talks Potential New Album With Wu-Tang Clan's GZA
"He's a legend. He's untouchable. He's an avatar, an iconoclast," gushes the hirsute folkie... read more
Found in: Music, NewsPhoenix Gets Remixed by Devendra Banhart, Works on Sofia Coppola's New Movie
Banhart takes "Rome for a ride" and Thomas Mars soundtracks Somewhere... read more
Found in: Music, NewsDevendra Banhart Signs with Warner for New Album
Devendra Banhart has just announced the release of his newest album, What We Will Be, will, um, be on Warner Brothers. Having previously released records on Young God and XL, this will be Banhart's first major-label offering.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsBeck Revamps Website, Launches Record Club
Beck Hansen boasts a lengthy catalog of personal experimentation. These days, though, he's more focused on revisiting the work of others, and at rapid-fire speed. As part of an overhaul of his website, Beck has launched Record Club, a project for which he and fellow musicians will complete entire cover albums in a day's time, posting single songs once a week on the site. The first fruit of their labor is already up on Beck.com.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsDevendra Banhart, Alela Diane, More Collaborate on Leaves of Life
It's nice to see artists collaborating for a good cause. Devendra Banhart has been contributing to many charity compilations lately, including Causes 2, which benefits Doctors Without Borders, Human Rights Watch and Oxfam America. Once again, the long-haired folkie, along with Arborea, Alela Diane, and others are lending their voices for an important cause on Leaves of Life.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsDevendra, Black Lips Cover Mexican Songs for Rudo y Cursi
Childhood buddies Diego Luna and Gael Garcia Bernal have reunited following their collaboration in Y Tu Mama Tambien in the soccer-inspired film, Rudo y Cursi. Director Carlos Cuaron has chosen the regional Mexican cover tunes Rudo and Cursi will play soccer to, and the soundtrack features Devendra Banhart, Black Lips and even Bernal himself.... read more
Found in: Movies, NewsThe Family Jams doc features Antony, Devendra, more
There are some things that just naturally make for good video footage. Shirtless men with big hair is one of them. Live shows featuring freak folk's best and brightest is another. Throw in a harp, some alcohol and a touring van, and you've got a promising documentary on your hands.... read more
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