News on your favorite shows, specials & more!

ORCHARD LOUNGE


BIO:
Downtempo, space disco, house, tech, b-boy era electro, hip hop, soul, and funk – if you can move, Orchard Lounge will back you up. Formed in Chicago in 2000, OL is the collective of Ben Silver, Spencer Lokken and Bethany Lokken. This versatile trio has enlightened dance floors nationwide with their eclectic mixes, from sunset chill-out to bass-dropping tech house, and an array of other futuristic sounds. Theirs is a democratic mission: to expose as many people as possible to the artists they admire and respect. What sets Orchard Lounge apart from other club DJs is, well, you won’t always find them in the club. In recent years they’ve built a reputation as a hard-touring festival act and set-break crowd favorite, frequently supporting The Disco Biscuits, Sound Tribe Sector 9, The New Deal and Future Rock. Outside the booth, the members of Orchard Lounge continue making music: Spencer is a classically-trained violinist and regularly plays with a chamber ensemble in Chicago; Ben has studied guitar for more than ten years, and continues to write and produce. Bethany quit the clarinet in college and has never looked back.

Latest Articles


The Strumbellas Share 'Hold Me (Diamond Remix)' Photo The Strumbellas Share 'Hold Me (Diamond Remix)'
by Stephi Wild - April 01, 2024

Multi-platinum, internationally acclaimed band The Strumbellas have released a remix of the track “Hold Me” from their new album Part Time Believer. ...

Max McNown Announces Debut Album 'Wandering' & Releases New Single 'Turned Into Missi Photo Max McNown Announces Debut Album 'Wandering' & Releases New Single 'Turned Into Missing You'
by Michael Major - February 21, 2024

With production by AJ Pruis, Wandering showcases an ornate musical palette rich in live instrumentation of fiddle, mandolin, dreamy pedal-steel tones, and spellbinding guitar work. Yet McNown took care to foreground his lyrics on every track, viewing his songs as poems set to music....

Margo Cilker Announces Spring 2024 U.S. Tour Photo Margo Cilker Announces Spring 2024 U.S. Tour
by Michael Major - December 12, 2023

Out now via Fluff & Gravy Records (Loose Music in the UK/EU), the 11-track set has received Best of the Year nods from NPR Music, Bandcamp Daily, Stereogum, Paste Magazine, UNCUT, MOJO, Folk Alley, and more, as well as a 2024 UK Americana Music Award nomination for International Album of the Year.  ...

OMD Share 'Verushka' Single From 'Bauhaus Staircase' LP Photo OMD Share 'Verushka' Single From 'Bauhaus Staircase' LP
by Michael Major - October 06, 2023

OMD shares 'Verushka' single and video, announces UK headline tour and performance at Darker Waves Fest in LA. Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark (OMD) have sold over 40 million records worldwide, establishing them as electronic synthesiser pioneers and one of Britain's best-loved pop groups....

Two Classic Albums by Rock Pioneer Genya Ravan Set CD & Vinyl Release Photo Two Classic Albums by Rock Pioneer Genya Ravan Set CD & Vinyl Release
by Michael Major - August 15, 2023

Urban Desire, on black vinyl, red vinyl and CD, plus …And I Mean It, on black vinyl, pink vinyl and CD, display a rare pedigree of rock’n’roll smarts from New Wave, Soul, and Blues to Pop and Classic Rock’n’Roll. No one ever covered The Supremes (“Back In My Arms Again”) or John Cale (“Darling I Nee...

Johnny Lee Celebrates 45th Anniversary Of His Top 5 Single 'This Time' Photo Johnny Lee Celebrates 45th Anniversary Of His Top 5 Single 'This Time'
by Michael Major - April 05, 2023

Written by Chips Moman, Lee released this as his fifth single from his album, ‘H-e-e-ere’s Johnny!’ Johnny Lee recently announced his ‘Hey Bartender, Last Call: The Farewell Tour.’ Throughout his career, Lee has achieved 26 Top 20 singles and became an integral part of the ‘Urban Cowboy’ movement th...

RAYE Releases Her Debut Album 'My 21st Century Blues' Photo RAYE Releases Her Debut Album 'My 21st Century Blues'
by Michael Major - February 03, 2023

The deeply personal 13-song body of work – touching on everything from RAYE’s painful experiences in the music industry to sexual abuse, rape, body dysmorphia, addiction, misogyny, and even climate change – also includes new standouts “Buss It Down,” “Ice Cream Man.”, and “Five Star Hotels.” with UK...

THE WINERY DOGS Release New Song 'Mad World' Photo THE WINERY DOGS Release New Song 'Mad World'
by Michael Major - January 06, 2023

Set for release February 3 on the band’s Three Dog Music label (via Burnside Distribution/The Orchard), III follows in the paw steps of their first two albums, once again being self-produced by the band—Richie Kotzen, Mike Portnoy, Billy Sheehan—and mixed by longtime band associate Jay Ruston....

The Winery Dogs Release New Single 'Xanadu' Photo The Winery Dogs Release New Single 'Xanadu'
by Michael Major - December 09, 2022

Following a seven-year break from the studio, THE WINERY DOGS are back with their aptly named third album III, which is set for release on Three Dog Music label (via Burnside Distribution/The Orchard). Following in the footsteps of their first two albums, III was once again self-produced by The Wine...

THE WINERY DOGS to Release New Album 'III' in February Photo THE WINERY DOGS to Release New Album 'III' in February
by Michael Major - November 21, 2022

It’s been, well, a literal dog’s age since the vibrant powerhouse trio known as THE WINERY DOGS--RICHIE KOTZEN, MIKE PORTNOY, and BILLY SHEEHAN--marked their recording territory with new music. But now, following a seven-year break from the studio, THE WINERY DOGS are back in full force with their a...

Kentucky Duo The Local Honeys to Release Self-Titled Album Photo Kentucky Duo The Local Honeys to Release Self-Titled Album
by Marissa Tomeo - May 14, 2022

When a master songsmith like Tom T. Hall calls someone “a great credit to a wonderful Kentucky tradition,” it’s time to pull up a chair and pay attention. As it pertains to the nearly-decade-running duo The Local Honeys, he was right on the money. The duo—Linda Jean Stokley and Montana Hobbs—have lo...

The Local Honeys Announce Self-Titled Album Photo The Local Honeys Announce Self-Titled Album
by Michael Major - May 13, 2022

Their first release on La Honda Records (Colter Wall, Riddy Arman, Vincent Neil Emerson), The Local Honeys features ten tracks curated by mentor Jesse Wells, a GRAMMY-nominated producer, musician (currently a member of Tyler Childers’ band The Food Stamps), and Assistant Director at the Kentucky Cen...

Dylan Sinclair Shares Breakout EP 'No Longer in the Suburbs' Photo Dylan Sinclair Shares Breakout EP 'No Longer in the Suburbs'
by Michael Major - May 11, 2022

The confessional EP includes previously released singles “Lifetime” and “Suppress” as well as new focus track “Open”, which passionately lays a promise to be more reciprocal within a relationship. Listen to the 8-song coming-of-age record that finds the Toronto-based, Filipino-Guyanese artist steppi...

System Exclusive Release Self-Titled Debut Album Photo System Exclusive Release Self-Titled Debut Album
by Michael Major - March 04, 2022

Today, brand new Castle Face signees System Exclusive finally share their debut self-titled album, out now via Castle Face Records. System Exclusive have also announced a North American tour, set to begin next month. Tickets are on sale now. Check out the new tour dates and list to the new album now...

Andrew Belle Announces 'Nightshade' LP Photo Andrew Belle Announces 'Nightshade' LP
by TV News Desk - July 09, 2021

On Nightshade, Belle once again collaborated with long time producer Chad Copelin (LANY, Ben Rector, BRONCHO), drummer/programmer James McAlister (Sufjan Stevens, The National), and fellow artist SYML who co-wrote “My Poor Heart” with Belle – the pulsing, driving love song that dropped last month in...

Jake Miller Announces U.S. Tour, Shares New Single Photo Jake Miller Announces U.S. Tour, Shares New Single
by Sarah Jae Leiber - April 23, 2021

Ahead of his fall 2021 North American headline tour, Jake shares, “I couldn’t be more excited to get back on the road and see all the fans again. I’m going to put on the best show they’ve ever seen.'...

Michael Sackler-Berner Shares 'City Living' Video Photo Michael Sackler-Berner Shares 'City Living' Video
by Abigail Charpentier - November 19, 2019

On loan from Brooklyn rock band The Slim Kings, singer/songwriter/guitarist Michael Sackler-Berner's new video does not rock. It doesn't folk-rock either, as fans of his solo work might expect - it swings. In MSB's dreams, it's Bennett, Sinatra, or Martin, but there's a punk side to the track becaus...

The Lil Smokies To Release Third Studio Album 'Tornillo' on Jan. 24 Photo The Lil Smokies To Release Third Studio Album 'Tornillo' on Jan. 24
by Abigail Charpentier - November 12, 2019

Montana-based rising stars, The Lil Smokies, have just announced the release of their third studio album, Tornillo, on January 24, 2020. Recorded at Sonic Ranch in Tornillo, TX, with producer-engineer Bill Reynolds (The Avett Brothers, Band of Horses, Midland) Tornillo is a focused and refined repre...

The Bros. Landreth Share New Single Off Sophomore Album Photo The Bros. Landreth Share New Single Off Sophomore Album
by Abigail Charpentier - August 30, 2019

The Bros. Landreth, aka Joey & Dave Landreth, have premiered a new single, “Good Love”, today via Billboard prior to its release this Friday.  The Winnipeg duo will release their sophomore album '87 on September 27 via Birthday Cake/The Orchard, previewing material at this year's Americana Music Fes...

Jesse Malin Unveils Wide-Ranging Live Schedule Photo Jesse Malin Unveils Wide-Ranging Live Schedule
by Tori Hartshorn - August 05, 2019

Jesse Malin has announced plans for a wide-ranging live tour, including headline dates, festival appearances, and runs alongside such like-minded artists as Justin Townes Earle and Joseph Arthur. The schedule begins August 31 with a special in-store performance at Philadelphia, PA's Main Street Musi...

The Bros. Landreth Announce Sophomore LP '87 Photo The Bros. Landreth Announce Sophomore LP '87
by Kaitlin Milligan - July 26, 2019

Winnipeg duo, The Bros. Landreth, aka Joey & Dave Landreth, have announced their sophomore album, '87, will be arriving September 27 via Birthday Cake/The Orchard, releasing first single,“Got To Be You”, today.  The brothers will preview the record at this year's Bear Creek Folk Festival in AlbertaA...

The Dollyrots Release New Song OBLIVIOUS, New Album DAYDREAM EXPLOSION Out 7/12 Photo The Dollyrots Release New Song OBLIVIOUS, New Album DAYDREAM EXPLOSION Out 7/12
by Tori Hartshorn - June 28, 2019

Filled with fast-paced melodic rock n' punk the Dollyrots new album Daydream Explosion will be out on July 12 on Wicked CoolThe Orchard. Today the band is releasing the song 'Oblivious' from the upcoming album. For the past the week the DIY twosome has personally been stuffing envelopes to make sure...

Mara Connor & Langhorne Slim Share SOMEONE NEW, Out Now on Side Hustle Records Photo Mara Connor & Langhorne Slim Share SOMEONE NEW, Out Now on Side Hustle Records
by Tori Hartshorn - May 13, 2019

LA native Mara Connor is excited to share her newest single, a lovelorn duet with Langhorne Slim titled 'Someone New.' The single, the second from Mara's as-yet-unannounced debut album, marks the debut release for Side Hustle Records -- hear 'Someone New' via all DSPs HERE. The track and its accompa...

Float Fest Announces 2019 Music Lineup Photo Float Fest Announces 2019 Music Lineup
by Kaitlin Milligan - April 25, 2019

Float Fest is proud to unveil the artists for its sixth annual music festival, which is slated to take place on July 20 and 21 in a new city this year, Gonzales, TX. Weekend tickets, day tickets, and a limited amount of VIP tickets are now available for purchase online at www.floatfest.net.  ...

Zac Brown Band, Alison Krauss, ZZ Top and More to Perform at Bourbon & Beyond Photo Zac Brown Band, Alison Krauss, ZZ Top and More to Perform at Bourbon & Beyond
by Kaitlin Milligan - March 12, 2019

The World's Largest Bourbon Festival, Bourbon & Beyond, will make its anticipated return to Louisville, KY Friday, September 20, Saturday, September 21, and Sunday, September 22, expanding to three days full of incredible music, unique culinary events, and unmatched experiences from the region's bes...












Videos


Recommended For You