EP 223 Dandy & Dawn of Lorquin’s Admiral: Analog Artistry Collaborative Trust and Admiral’s Creation

In this soulful and artistic episode of And Now The Band, host Tom welcomes Dandy and Dawn Brown of the psychedelic desert rock duo Lorquin’s Admiral to dive deep into the creative heart of their upcoming self-titled album Admiral, dropping June 27th. From analog photography and butterfly symbolism to underground music scenes and meaningful collaboration, this episode is a celebration of authenticity, trust, and timeless sonic beauty.🎶 With roots tracing back to a 2017 collab featuring Sons of Alpha Centauri and Yawning Man, Admiral evolved into a full-length project with help from Dave Angstrom of Hermano, whose soulful guitar work and long-time friendship shaped the album’s atmosphere. Host Tom praises Dawn's ethereal vocals, the garnet-colored vinyl variant, and the band’s passion for physical art in an increasingly digital world.🔥 What You’ll Hear in This Episode:🎸 The story behind Admiral and its connection to Yawning Man, SOAC, and Dave Angstrom🎤 Dawn’s favorite tracks, including “My Blue Wife” and “Blackwater,” and what they mean to her📷 Dawn’s analog photography practice and why tangible art still matters🦋 The meaning behind the Lorquin’s Admiral butterfly and how it inspired the album art💬 How trust and mutual respect fuel Dawn and Dandy’s 8-year creative partnership🛫 Real talk on visa challenges, touring as independent artists, and focusing on the art over the industry🎧 Shoutouts to underground and indie favorites like Church of the Cosmic Skull, Alice Tambourine Lover, and Turnstile📀 Pre-Save & Pre-Order Admiral (Out June 27):💿 Vinyl via Kozmik Artifactz (Limited Garnet Variant Available!) https://kozmik-shop.com/LORQUINS-ADMIRAL-Lorquins-Admiral-red-clear-LP📷 Dawn’s Photography dawnsgallery.wordpress.com🎧 Listen to And Now The Band:🎙️ Spotify🍎 Apple Podcasts▶️ YouTube#LorquinsAdmiral #AndNowTheBand #DawnBrown #DesertRock #AdmiralAlbum #AnalogPhotography #VinylCollectors #GarnetVinyl #YawningMan #SonsOfAlphaCentauri #DaveAngstrom #Hermano #UndergroundMusic #ChurchOfTheCosmicSkull #AliceTambourineLover #Turnstile #PostRockPodcast #PsychedelicRock #WomenInRock #SupportIndieMusic #NewVinyl2024