Howlin’ Rain

Howlin’ Rain is a modern classic rock juggernaut. The SF-based quartet formed in 2006 from the ashes of Sub Pop psychedelic noiseniks Comets on Fire, lead by Ethan Miller, who sings like Roger Daltrey and shreds like a demigod. Russian Wilds, their second album produced by Rick Rubin, is set for a Valentine's Day release on Rubin's American Recordings label. It's at once throwback and kickstart, a bluesy, ballsy joyride swirling with occasional horns, organ and digital filigree. For fans of the Guess Who, Santana, fringed leather jackets, and non-ironic mustaches. The Sunset will barely contain this stuff.