by James AllenAgent Ribbons' second album, Chateau Crone, is a haunting, timeless effort that takes the influence of ‘60s pop and psychedelia and channels it through a modern-day D.I.Y. indie rock sensibility. Singer/multi-instrumentalist Natalie Ribbons (Gordon) is the focal point for the band, which began as a duo with drummer Lauren Hess but has grown into a trio with the addition of violinist Naomi Cherie. Ribbons's spooky-but-sweet ballads bring to mind the softer side of ‘60s psych outfits like the Jefferson Airplane and United States of America: fragrant, intoxicating flora with elegantly arranged leaves hiding a spiky armory of thorns. The dirty … Read more