Elf Power
Elf Power formed in 1994 and have released fourteen albums, two eps, and a handful of singles, while touring North America, Europe, and Japan many times. Albums such as 1998's Dave Fridmann-produced "A Dream In Sound" and 2008's collaboration with the late Vic Chesnutt, "Dark Developments" have cemented the bands' reputation as the finest purveyors of modern melodic psychedelic folk rock around. Their tour in support of 2013's "Sunlight on the Moon", took them on an extensive tour in support of Neutral Milk Hotel's much acclaimed reunion tour, as well as dates with Broken Bells and headlining dates. 2017’s “Twitching in Time” took them on two American tours and two European tours, including festivals in Norway and the Czech Republic.
Elf Power also runs their own record label/land conservation group called Orange Twin (see www.orangetwin.com). The label releases records by Elf Power, Neutral Milk Hotel and many others, proceeds from sales of which go towards supporting the land conservation group, which involves 150 acres of land on the outskirts of Athens, formerly an old girl scout camp, currently being turned into a self sustainable, low impact village and nature preserve.
In Our Store
Elf Power's classic 1995 debut remastered and reissued on limited edition clear vinyl. Includes a bonus 7" of their 1996 The Winter Hawk EP. Download code included. Released July 21, 2023.
Collaboration between Vic Chesnutt and Elf Power recorded in Vic's home in Athens, GA in late 2007.
Elf Power's fantastic 2017 album "Twitching in Time"! LPs come w/ download codes too!
Athens, Ga scuzzy-pop masters Elf Power combine the sleazy recording qualities of their early lo-fi "Vainly Clutching" era with their powerful live bombast. This album also experiments in Kraftwerk-styled/Eno-esque drum machine minimalism.
This album of cover songs represents Elf Power at their full tilt rocking best and is considered by the band to be a tribute to some of their favorite artists and songs. Also included on the CD are the 6 tracks from the "Come On" EP, originally released in 1998 as a limited edition, tour-only EP of 1,000 copies.
A self-titled, dozen-song sonic totem, representing the group's spiritual endurance and their continued relevance as the flagship band of the celebrated psych-rock scene.
"Walking With The Beggar Boys" marks a definite change in sound and style; reinventing the band both musically and lyrically on their sixth release.
The aptly titled “A Dream in Sound” is Elf Power's creative breakthrough -- inventively produced by the great Dave Fridmann (Flaming Lips / Mercury Rev), the record is a great leap forward from the previous “When the Red King Comes”, boasting a bright, majestic sheen (the richest to grace an Elephant 6 release to date) that illuminates the striking pop melodies once buried below the group's fuzz-drenched surface. Although song titles like "High Atop the Silver Branches" and "Simon (The Bird with the Candy Bar Head)" serve notice that the Elves' psychedelic tendencies are still in full bloom, there's a new emotional complexity behind the songs as well -- Andrew Rieger's high, plaintive vocals lend a strange poignancy to his surreal narratives, and tracks like the lovely "Jane" possess genuine sweetness and warmth. A major addition to the modern psychedelic rock canon, “A Dream in Sound” pushes Elf Power to new heights.
Elf Power's superb “When the Red King Comes” is a heady journey to a psychedelic utopia, a travelogue with such destinations as "The Secret Ocean," "The Separating Fault," and "The Silver Lake."
A collaboration between Elephant 6 musicians W. Cullen Hart of Olivia Tremor Control / Circulatory System and Andrew Rieger of Elf Power. This EP was recorded in 1999 - 2000 when the two musicians were roommates and is now seeing its’ proper release 25 years later! W. Cullen wrote and recorded the music and Andrew came up with lyrics and vocal melodies and recorded the vocals. The songs’ hazy, melodic, homespun psychedelic vibe evokes the best qualities of both Olivia Tremor Control and Elf Power. Releases May 30, 2025.