It’s been a decade since Dawes first emerged from Southern California with a guitar-driven sound
reimagining the 1970’s Laurel Canyon vibe. Singer Taylor Goldsmith’s plaintive delivery blends with
rich harmonies and forges one of America’s great rock bands. Dawes’ latest record Passwords
explores relationships, politics, victories, and losses that shape us all. “Dawes returns to its greatest
specialty: smooth and ingrati