Kiefer Detrick (Drums, Guitars, Vocals), Elon Thomas (Vocals, Guitar), and Julian Rivera (Bass) are a band from the eastside of Los Angeles, CA. They share a love for Wilco, Big Thief, and Tom Petty.. and it shows.
Their first single, folk-rock americana anthem “Just A Baby” is a jangly, light-hearted tantrum that is as relatable as it is repeatable. They are not worried if people will think it’s cool – this is a song about being a loser. After they leave the studio, they’re likely to be found drinking PBRs at home.
In the few short months they’ve been a band, they’ve built a studio, played five shows (The Echo, Genghis Cohen, Heartthrob, Record Parlour) for hundreds of people, and are closing in on finishing their first record. This is music for the manic, the sunburnt, and everyone watching the party from the couch.

just a baby - Border Collie

"You don't sound like anyone else," said Danny Thompson - renowned bass player for Nick Drake and Joe Strummer - about English musician Conil.

The GRAMMY-winning engineer for Tom Waits and Elvis Costello, Tchad Blake said: "Strange Part of the Country is an awesome album! I still listen to it."

Fleetwood Mac legend Peter Green liked Conil's music so much he stopped by Conil’s house to record with him. They recorded a version of Conil's homage to the jazz greats "Round Midnight". 

Strange Part of the Country never conformed to any current trends and has remained timeless. Now, people are discovering this album and it is becoming an all-time favourite. 

When the album was released in the UK, it received some amazing press. Britain's biggest selling music monthly Q magazine gave it: "Four stars - Q Recommends". Blues Matters magazine wrote: "One of the most original artists out there". In the next issue, Blues Matters put him on the front cover.

Conil left London after Strange Part of the Country was released and has spent the last ten years living in the United States and Europe - including New Orleans, New York City, and Berlin.

east side songwriter and producer
‘where are you now?’ streaming everywhere 12.8.23

just a baby - Border Collie

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