New York-based collective The Stevenson Ranch Davidians embrace hope, resilience and timeless psychedelic soul on their luminous new single ‘Love, Light, Beauty & Truth’, with accompanying video by Jacob Kedzierski.
Blending the rich traditions of ’60s psych, folk and soul, woven with strands of early American roots music, this is a stirring reminder of the enduring power of the human spirit and its endless emanation throughout the ages into the face of an ancient and unrelenting evil.
Steeped in the aura of the perennially mythologized psychedelic culture of Southern California, The Stevenson Ranch Davidians has revealed itself in shifting configurations, their sound balances spiritual yearning with earthy authenticity. While the lineup has continually coalesced around lead singer-songwriter Dwayne Seagraves and bassist Jessica Latiolait, the collective has always had a guiding vision and goal: to create music that seeks to simultaneously demystify and deify the human experience.
The other members bring a range of talent, experience, and inspiration, including producer and longtime Brian Jonestown Massacre member Rob Campanella on guitar and lap steel, British drummer Misha Bullock, and Sara Minsavage on keyboards, shakes and jangles. On the current single, Andy Campanella also contributes background vocals..
“This song is from a collection of material that was recorded in the spring of 2019, just over a year after the release of our last LP, ‘Amerikana’, and just under a year before the entire world was abruptly thrown into one of its darkest periods in modern history,” says Dwayne Seagraves.
“To say that the music felt relevant at the time is an understatement, yet, somehow the time was not quite right for its release. Now here we are some seven years later and the songs’ relevance hasn’t faded. Maybe that makes it timeless. Maybe that’s exactly what we intended it to be.”
Jessica Latiolait adds, “We will be releasing a series of brand-new singles over several months, each pulled from sessions we recorded back in 2019s. These songs have been waiting a long time to be heard, and we’re excited to finally share them with you. We can’t wait for you to hear what we’ve been holding onto all these years.”
Following the release of their acclaimed third album ‘Amerikana’, the band embarked on two extensive European tours while also recording a full length collection of songs. The band began a monthly residency in the Bay Area until taking indefinite hiatus due to various governmental mandates during the Covid outbreak. In 2024, the band re-emerged to the live music circuit, touring with acts such as Micah Nelson and Particle Kid, Levitation Room and Habibi, while writing new material.
Most recently, The Stevenson Ranch Davidians have wrapped up recording their fourth full-length album at Rick Rubin’s Shangri-La Studio in Malibu, California, with its release planned for early-2027. 2026 also brings a string of performances, including three with Elephant Stone.
As of July 15, ‘Love, Light, Beauty & Truth’ is available on streaming platforms, including Spotify, Apple Music and Bandcamp.
CREDITS
Music and Lyrics written by Dwayne Seagraves
Dwayne Seagraves – vocals, acoustic / rhythm guitar, percussion
Jessica Latiolait – bass guitar
Misha Bullock – drums, percussion & background vocals
Rob Campanella – electric / lead guitar & Hammond B3 organ
Andy Campanella – background vocals
Recorded at Figment Sounds
Produced by Rob Campanella
Mixed & Engineered by Rob Campanella
Mastered by: Dave Collins Mastering
Cover artwork by The Stevenson Ranch Davidians
UPC code: 885000025235 / ISRC code USL4Q2600101
Publicity by Shameless Promotion PR
Video by Jacob Kedzierski
LIVE DATES
JULY 15 Brooklyn, NY @ Sleepwalk (with Frankie Sunswept & the Sliver Moons, Illuminated Sidewalks)
SEPT 17 Troy, NY @ No Fun (with Elephant Stone)
SEPT 18 New York, NY @ Mercury Lounge (with Elephant Stone)
SEPT 19 Washington, DC @ Comet Ping Pong (with Elephant Stone)