Damon McMahon of Amen Dunes performs in the Soundcheck studio

Amen Dunes: Lonesome Psychedelic Folk

Soundcheck | Jun 13, 2014

Amen Dunes began as the personal project of Damon McMahon in 2006, blending indie folk, 60's psychedelia and stripped-down, lo-fi rock. Despite the sharper production and help from pianist Jordi Wheeler and drummer Parker Kindred on Amen Dunes' newer recordings, McMahon’s layered vocals still remain at the dark heart of its lonesome tone. Following its self-released 2012 EP, Ethio Covers, Amen Dunes released its third LP, Love, on Sacred Bones Records in May 2014.

Watch Amen Dunes perform songs from that album in the Soundcheck studio.

Set List:

  • "Lilac In Hand"
  • "I Know Myself"
  • "Lonely Richard"

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