Whispering Pines is a five-piece country-rock band from Los Angeles. It takes its name from a track by The Band and draws on the Laurel Canyon sound associated with late-1960s Los Angeles, while also incorporating elements of southern soul.

Style and sound

The group plays country rock with clear references to classic rock, folk, garage rock and blues rock. Its music is described as evoking older West Coast and Southern styles rather than a modern polished approach. The band records with vintage 1970s equipment and works from Elliott Smith’s Van Nuys studio, which contributes to the old-time feel of its sound.

Debut album

Whispering Pines releases a debut album called Family Tree. The record contains nine tracks and includes the title track, “Brand New Beat” and “Songbird”. The opening song features slide guitar, “Brand New Beat” has a swampy Creedence Clearwater Revival-style rhythm, and “Songbird” uses CSNY-style harmonies.