Chris Kissel is a writer based in Los Angeles.
Chris Kissel
Chris Robinson Discusses New Music + Gathering Inspiration at Mountain Jam [VIDEO]
Chris Robinson stopped to chat at Mountain Jam 2016 about the spacey sound of his new music and the preoccupations that fuel it.
Marco Benevento and Stuart Bogie Talk About Their David Bowie Tribute
New York experimental pop musicians Marco Benevento and Stuart Bogie, who leads the group Superhuman Happiness, talk about the inspiration behind their two-set Bowie tribute.
Mountain Jam 2016 in Pictures — The Best Live Moments
We’re posted up at Mountain Jam all weekend, capturing some of the best moments from the stage and posting them in the gallery here.
Train Covers Led Zeppelin and Umphrey’s McGee Goes Far Out at Mountain Jam, Day One
On the first day of Mountain Jam 2016, Train brought a full-album cover of 'Led Zeppelin II' and Umphrey's McGee offered three hours of proggy, precise jamming.
The Nine Best Things We Saw at Mountain Jam: Day One
Here are just a few of the best, oddest, and most amazing things we saw on Mountain Jam 2016's first day.
DIIV Return to Brooklyn – Exclusive Photos and Review
DIIV have already played several shows this spring and summer – including opening for Weezer – but their three-night stand at the Music Hall of Williamsburg is a summer benchmark, a homecoming of sorts.
Lucius Blow Down Mountain Jam With Sheer Vocal Power
The force of Lucius' singing defined their brief 45-minute set at Mountain Jam today.
Ghost of a Saber Tooth Tiger Display Fuller Sound at Mountain Jam
The Ghost of a Saber Tooth Tiger, the project led by Sean Lennon and Charlotte Kemp Muhl, played a psychedelic set at Mountain Jam this afernoon, stretching their songs out and soaking in the vibes of the festival.
5 Great Artists We Discovered at Mountain Jam 2014
Mountain Jam is a particularly eclectic festival this year, with up-and-coming bands from all different genres joining the jam-band trifecta of the Allman Bros, Gov't Mule and Bob Weir and RatDog.
Blitzen Trapper Cover Led Zeppelin, Channel Gangster Rap at Mountain Jam
Blitzen Trapper played a straightforward rock show at Mountain Jam today, even dipping into a little classic rock – sky-gazing solos and all.