Tristeza

Cassette-Only Labels Are Thriving, But Is It Just a Fad?

The Album Leaf's Magik Local Connections

Bil Zelman​After cutting his teeth in San Diego's hardcore scene, Jimmy LaValle went post-rock with Tristeza, and he's never looked back. The Album Leaf started out as a side project, but it's turned into LaValle's main gig, attracting the attention of such notables Sub Pop Records and Sigur Rós. ... More >>

The Soothing Uncompromising Experience

Bil Zelman​After cutting his teeth in San Diego's hardcore scene, Jimmy LaValle went post-rock with Tristeza, and he's never looked back. The Album Leaf started out as a side project, but it's turned into LaValle's main gig, attracting the attention of such notables Sub Pop Records and Sigur Rós. ... More >>

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Simon Finn's wacky '70s Brit-folk gets a second chance; the Album Leaf soaks the Independent in psychedelic ambience

The Album Leaf

In a Safe Place

Low Flying Owls

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Elixir Vitae

House Of Tudor

"Cover to Cover"; Brian & Chris; "Haydn and the Gypsies"