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Orangewood Interviews: Alejandro Aranda
Orangewood Interviews: Alejandro Aranda
A single lamp lit the stage of the Los Angeles Roxy Theatre, casting an angelic glow across the back of a faceless performer. Enveloped in the shadows, that performer —... Read more...
Orangewood Interviews: Tomo Fujita
Orangewood Interviews: Tomo Fujita
Tomo Fujita is full of guitar wisdom — which you might already know from his YouTube videos — but his knowledge expands well beyond the fretboard. As a professor at... Read more...
Shannon Lauren Callihan playing an orangewood guitar
Orangewood Interviews: Shannon Lauren Callihan
Shannon Lauren Callihan is a dedicated musician. If you could peer into her Nashville home, you'd find a wall lined with guitars, keyboards, and music gear. If you scroll down... Read more...
Orangewood Interviews: No Fun Haus
Orangewood Interviews: No Fun Haus
If you’re on the guitar side of the YouTube algorithm, you’ve probably already entered the No Fun Haus. From his nifty guitar lessons, his explorations of the sounds that define iconic... Read more...
collage of the after hours event photos
You're Invited! After Hours at Orangewood
We opened up Orangewood’s Los Angeles HQ for a night of tacos, community, and music. Introducing our new showcase series, After Hours! Hosted in collaboration with Make Out Music, these... Read more...
Fresh Music Friday: Orville Peck, SASAMI, Cavetown, and More
Fresh Music Friday: Orville Peck, SASAMI, Cavetown, and More
Once a month, Orangewood rounds up the freshest new songs on our playlists. Here are our favorite tracks from February, in no particular order.     “Outta Time” Orville Peck ... Read more...
Fresh Music Friday: Good Morning, Tomberlin, Brook Angeles & The Vibes
Fresh Music Friday: Good Morning, Tomberlin, Brook Angeles & The Vibes
Once a month, Orangewood rounds up the freshest new songs on our playlists. Here are our favorite tracks from January, in no particular order.   "The Guy We Used To... Read more...
Orangewood Launches Acoustic Jam Series, “The Duet Show” 
Orangewood Launches Acoustic Jam Series, “The Duet Show” 
After an incredible concert, sometimes you wish you could be a fly on the wall for the band’s jam sessions. It’s one thing to hear your favorite solo nailed on... Read more...
beabadoobee Spotted With Her Orangewood
beabadoobee Spotted With Her Orangewood
Whether you know her as the face of the ‘90s revival in music or from her track that’s been played over a billion times – "death bed (coffee for your... Read more...
2021 album covers
Orangewood's Top Albums of the Year
As guitarists, we’re partial to our beloved 6-string, but there’s so much to discover in the broader sonic landscape. As we gear up for 2022, the Orangewood team reflects on... Read more...
Fresh Music Friday: KAYTRANADA, The Walters, Mapache, and More
Fresh Music Friday: KAYTRANADA, The Walters, Mapache, and More
Once a month, Orangewood rounds up the freshest new songs on our playlists. Here are our favorite tracks from November, in no particular order.    "Intimidated (feat. H.E.R.)" — KAYTRANADA    ... Read more...
Orangewood Interviews: Field Medic
Orangewood Interviews: Field Medic
Out front of the Silverlake Lounge’s facade, Kevin Patrick Sullivan waits with bated breath. Four hours before he’s supposed to take the stage, the bar is so empty, you’d almost... Read more...
Fresh Music Friday: Hana Vu, Andy Shauf, Bartees Strange, and More
Fresh Music Friday: Hana Vu, Andy Shauf, Bartees Strange, and More
Once a month, Orangewood rounds up the freshest new songs on our playlists. Here are our favorite tracks from September, in no particular order.    "Keeper" — Hana Vu     Los Angeles bedroom... Read more...
Hear Ava Mahogany Played With Only a Slide
Hear Ava Mahogany Played With Only a Slide
There’s a few ways to play guitar; some are keen to hold down the band as rhythm guitarists, others prefer taking the spotlight and taking solos as lead guitarists. But... Read more...
Orangewood Interviews: Fancy Hagood
Orangewood Interviews: Fancy Hagood
Fancy Hagood doesn’t mince words when it comes to telling his life story. In fact, Fancy is always one to speak his mind. His charm and honesty is what captivated... Read more...
Fresh Music Friday: Men I Trust, Kacey Musgraves, Steve Gunn, and More
Fresh Music Friday: Men I Trust, Kacey Musgraves, Steve Gunn, and More
Every month, Orangewood rounds up the freshest new songs on our playlists. Here are our favorite tracks from August, in no particular order.   "Sugar" — Men I Trust     Québec... Read more...
FRESH MUSIC FRIDAY: Leon Bridges, Indigo De Souza, Grouper, and More
FRESH MUSIC FRIDAY: Leon Bridges, Indigo De Souza, Grouper, and More
Every month, Orangewood rounds up the freshest new songs on our playlists. Here are our favorite tracks from July, in no particular order.   "Steam" — Leon Bridges     Leon... Read more...
Orangewood Interviews: Faye Webster
Orangewood Interviews: Faye Webster
Faye Webster’s knack for catchy songwriting, Americana-inspired guitar playing, and illustrative lyricism come together perfectly on her latest album, “I Know I’m Funny haha” — with her fourth LP under... Read more...
Orangewood Interviews: Twooba
Orangewood Interviews: Twooba
If you're the type of learner who needs off-the-wall, unorthodox, and high energy, you're probably already familiar with Twooba. Doubling as a YouTube guitar instructor and budding artist under the name... Read more...
FRESH MUSIC FRIDAY: Orangewood Singles, mxmtoon, Celeste, and More
FRESH MUSIC FRIDAY: Orangewood Singles, mxmtoon, Celeste, and More
Each Friday, Orangewood rounds up the freshest new songs on our playlists. Here are the tracks we love right now, in no particular order.       "Dancing Queen" — Arther Blue Our... Read more...
FRESH MUSIC FRIDAY: beabadoobee, Lucy Dacus, The Marías, and More
FRESH MUSIC FRIDAY: beabadoobee, Lucy Dacus, The Marías, and More
Every month, Orangewood rounds up the freshest new songs on our playlists. Here are our favorite tracks from June, in no particular order.   "Animal Noises" — beabadoobee   Flashback: it's the... Read more...
Einer Bankz Debuts His Custom Ukulele on 'Fallon'
Einer Bankz Debuts His Custom Ukulele on 'Fallon'
Einer Bankz has been spotted all over Los Angeles with his all white custom Orangewood Ukulele — from the Santa Monica Pier with CJ to the club with Jason Derulo. Einer took... Read more...
Jonah Kagen Plays His Sage Mahogany Live In "Broken" Music Video
Jonah Kagen Plays His Sage Mahogany Live In "Broken" Music Video
Jonah Kagen's debut single, "Broken," was an electric start to his career as a singer-songwriter. We had this song on repeat for weeks, and our Orangewood Friends showed their full... Read more...
FRESH MUSIC FRIDAY: Katzù Oso, Arlo Parks, and More
FRESH MUSIC FRIDAY: Katzù Oso, Arlo Parks, and More
Every Friday, Orangewood rounds up the freshest new songs on our playlists. Here are our favorite tracks from this month, in no particular order.   "Redondo Beach" — Arlo Parks   We... Read more...
FRESH MUSIC FRIDAY: Dev Lemons, Yola, Billie Eilish, and More
FRESH MUSIC FRIDAY: Dev Lemons, Yola, Billie Eilish, and More
Photo Credit: @dev_lemons on Instagram   Every Month, Orangewood rounds up the freshest new songs on our playlists. Here are our favorite tracks from May, in no particular order.   "You... Read more...
FRESH MUSIC FRIDAY: Silk Sonic, Crumb, Goth Babe, and More
FRESH MUSIC FRIDAY: Silk Sonic, Crumb, Goth Babe, and More
Photo Credit: @some_crumb on Instagram   Every Friday, Orangewood rounds up the freshest new songs on our playlists. Here are our favorite tracks from this month, in no particular order.   "Leave... Read more...
FRESH MUSIC FRIDAY: Laufey, Emmit Fenn, Japanese Breakfast, and More
FRESH MUSIC FRIDAY: Laufey, Emmit Fenn, Japanese Breakfast, and More
Photo Credit: @laufeylin on Instagram Each Friday, Orangewood rounds up the freshest new songs on our playlists. Here are the tracks we love right now, in no particular order.     ... Read more...
FRESH MUSIC FRIDAY: Charlie Hickey, Leon Bridges, Shakey Graves, and More
FRESH MUSIC FRIDAY: Charlie Hickey, Leon Bridges, Shakey Graves, and More
Each Friday, Orangewood rounds up the freshest new songs on our playlists. Here are the tracks we love right now, in no particular order.      "Notre Dame" — Charlie Hickey  ... Read more...
FRESH MUSIC FRIDAY: Juan Wauters, H.E.R., Skullcrusher, and More
FRESH MUSIC FRIDAY: Juan Wauters, H.E.R., Skullcrusher, and More
Photo Credit: @juanwautersofficial Instagram Each Friday, Orangewood rounds up the freshest new songs on our playlists. Here are the tracks we love right now, in no particular order.      "Real" — Juan... Read more...
FRESH MUSIC FRIDAY: Jonah Kagen, Arlo Parks, Nick Hames, and More
FRESH MUSIC FRIDAY: Jonah Kagen, Arlo Parks, Nick Hames, and More
  Each Friday, Orangewood rounds up the freshest new songs on our playlists. Here are the tracks we love right now, in no particular order.      "Broken" — Jonah Kagen Jonah... Read more...
FRESH MUSIC FRIDAY: Hovvdy, Field Medic, Gia Margaret, and More
FRESH MUSIC FRIDAY: Hovvdy, Field Medic, Gia Margaret, and More
Photo Credit:  @hovvdy on IG Each Friday, Orangewood rounds up the freshest new songs on our playlists. Here are the tracks we love right now, in no particular order.      ... Read more...
FRESH MUSIC FRIDAY: Hollow Bastion, Haley Williams, Maggie Rogers, and More
FRESH MUSIC FRIDAY: Hollow Bastion, Haley Williams, Maggie Rogers, and More
Each Friday, Orangewood rounds up the freshest new songs on our playlists. Here are the tracks we love right now, in no particular order.      "When I Meet You"... Read more...
FRESH MUSIC FRIDAY: Destiny Petrel, Taylor Swift, Sports, and More
FRESH MUSIC FRIDAY: Destiny Petrel, Taylor Swift, Sports, and More
Each Friday, Orangewood rounds up the freshest new songs on our playlists. Here are the tracks we love right now, in no particular order.      "Sad Girl"— Destiny Petrel... Read more...
FRESH MUSIC FRIDAY: Drew Taubenfeld, Steve Lacy, Devendra Banhart, and More
FRESH MUSIC FRIDAY: Drew Taubenfeld, Steve Lacy, Devendra Banhart, and More
Each Friday, Orangewood rounds up the freshest new songs on our playlists. Here are the tracks we love right now, in no particular order.      "To The Hills" - Drew... Read more...
FRESH MUSIC FRIDAY: Okay Kaya, Bleachers, Morgan Weidinger, and More
FRESH MUSIC FRIDAY: Okay Kaya, Bleachers, Morgan Weidinger, and More
Each Friday, Orangewood rounds up the freshest new songs on our playlists. Here are the tracks we love right now, in no particular order.      "You're Still The One"... Read more...
FRESH MUSIC FRIDAY: Phoebe Bridgers, Shintaro Sakamoto, Bibio, and More
FRESH MUSIC FRIDAY: Phoebe Bridgers, Shintaro Sakamoto, Bibio, and More
 Photo Credit: Frank Ockenfels   Each Friday, Orangewood rounds up the freshest new songs on our playlists. Here are the tracks we love right now, in no particular order.     ... Read more...
FRESH MUSIC FRIDAY: Dillan Witherow, BENEE, Madison Cunningham, and More
FRESH MUSIC FRIDAY: Dillan Witherow, BENEE, Madison Cunningham, and More
Each Friday, Orangewood rounds up the freshest new songs on our playlists. Here are the tracks we love right now, in no particular order.        "Crescent" - Dillan... Read more...
FRESH MUSIC FRIDAY: Khruangbin, Durand Jones & The Indications, The Marías, and More
FRESH MUSIC FRIDAY: Khruangbin, Durand Jones & The Indications, The Marías, and More
Each Friday, Orangewood rounds up the freshest new songs on our playlists. Here are the tracks we love right now, in no particular order.        “Summer Madness” — Khruangbin... Read more...
FRESH MUSIC FRIDAY: Arianna Powell, Arther Blue, Jeff Tweedy, and More
FRESH MUSIC FRIDAY: Arianna Powell, Arther Blue, Jeff Tweedy, and More
Each Friday, Orangewood rounds up the freshest new songs on our playlists. Here are the tracks we love right now, in no particular order.          “Drains to... Read more...
FRESH MUSIC FRIDAY: Elthia, Tomberlin, Kevin Morby, and More
FRESH MUSIC FRIDAY: Elthia, Tomberlin, Kevin Morby, and More
Each Friday, Orangewood rounds up the freshest new songs on our playlists. Here are the tracks we love right now, in no particular order.          “i love... Read more...
FRESH MUSIC FRIDAY: Yola, Slow Pulp, Cut Worms, and More
FRESH MUSIC FRIDAY: Yola, Slow Pulp, Cut Worms, and More
Photo Credit: Alysse Gafkjen Each Friday, Orangewood rounds up the freshest new songs on our playlists. Here are the tracks we love right now, in no particular order.       ... Read more...
FRESH MUSIC FRIDAY: Katzù Oso, Shamir, mxmtoon, and More
FRESH MUSIC FRIDAY: Katzù Oso, Shamir, mxmtoon, and More
Each Friday, Orangewood rounds up the freshest new songs on our playlists. Here are the tracks we love right now, in no particular order.          “More Than... Read more...
FRESH MUSIC FRIDAY: Fleet Foxes, First Aid Kit, Dillan Witherow, and More
FRESH MUSIC FRIDAY: Fleet Foxes, First Aid Kit, Dillan Witherow, and More
Each Friday, Orangewood rounds up the freshest new songs on our playlists. Here are the tracks we love right now, in no particular order.      "I'm Not My Season" — Fleet... Read more...
FRESH MUSIC FRIDAY: Arther Blue, Faye Webster, Corey Harper, and More
FRESH MUSIC FRIDAY: Arther Blue, Faye Webster, Corey Harper, and More
    Each Friday, Orangewood rounds up the freshest new songs on our playlists. Here are the tracks we love right now, in no particular order.      “Love is a... Read more...
FRESH MUSIC FRIDAY: Beabadoobee, Gabriel Garzón-Montano, Gillian Welch, and More
FRESH MUSIC FRIDAY: Beabadoobee, Gabriel Garzón-Montano, Gillian Welch, and More
    Each Friday, Orangewood rounds up the freshest new songs on our playlists. Here are the tracks we love right now, in no particular order.      “Worth It” — Beabadoobee... Read more...
FRESH MUSIC FRIDAY: Adrianne Lenker, Bill Callahan, SZA, and More
FRESH MUSIC FRIDAY: Adrianne Lenker, Bill Callahan, SZA, and More
Photo Credit: Genesis Báez    Each Friday, Orangewood rounds up the freshest new songs on our playlists. Here are the tracks we love right now, in no particular order.   ... Read more...
FRESH MUSIC FRIDAY: girl in red, Samia, Runnner, and More
FRESH MUSIC FRIDAY: girl in red, Samia, Runnner, and More
Each Friday, Orangewood rounds up the freshest new songs on our playlists. Here are the tracks we love right now, in no particular order.      “Rue” — girl in red Bedroom... Read more...
FRESH MUSIC FRIDAY: Lennon Stella, Arlo Parks, Angel Olsen, and More
FRESH MUSIC FRIDAY: Lennon Stella, Arlo Parks, Angel Olsen, and More
Each Friday, Orangewood rounds up the freshest new songs on our playlists. Here are the tracks we love right now, in no particular order.        “Every Time You... Read more...
FRESH MUSIC FRIDAY: Whitney, Miley Cyrus, Melanie Faye, and More
FRESH MUSIC FRIDAY: Whitney, Miley Cyrus, Melanie Faye, and More
Each Friday, Orangewood rounds up the freshest new songs on our playlists. Here are the tracks we love right now, in no particular order.       “Candid” — Whitney Chicago-based indie duo... Read more...
FRESH MUSIC FRIDAY: Katzù Oso, Billie Eilish, mxmtoon, and More
FRESH MUSIC FRIDAY: Katzù Oso, Billie Eilish, mxmtoon, and More
Each Friday, Orangewood rounds up the freshest new songs on our playlists. Here are the tracks we love right now, in no particular order.      "Retail Therapy" — Katzù Oso LA-based... Read more...