Aux Meadows

Aux Meadows is an Oakland-based instrumental Americana trio known for their unique blend of cosmic and pastoral sounds. Formed in 2021, the band emerged from a post-vaccination jam session, capturing the energy of newly acquired lockdown techniques and deep-space wanderlust. Their music combines traditional country instruments like lap steel, dobro, and guitar with synthesizers, creating a distinctive "lonesome planet sound." Aux Meadows has released several notable albums, including their self-titled debut in 2022, the *Dust Kingdom* EP in 2023, and their latest full-length album, *Draw Near*, set to release in 2025. The band is a fixture in the Bay Area's experimental folk scene, often sharing stages with other avant-garde artists.

Aux Meadows' music is characterized by its ability to conjure landscapes with sound, often evoking desolate yet beautiful environments. Their albums, such as *Dust Kingdom*, feature tracks that blend ambient country with abstract expression, creating a meditative and expansive sound. The band's work is influenced by various artistic sources, including the poetry of Federico García Lorca. With *Draw Near*, Aux Meadows continues to refine their otherworldly twang, inviting listeners into a world of spectral beauty and sonic exploration.