The Dream Syndicate

"I really do like placing myself in a situation, and seeing what comes, what happens, being excited. I think a lot of creativity, and especially if you've done it for a long time, is making yourself uncomfortable and trying to find a way out, being surprised. I think, not just with music or arts in general, but I think we're all kind of excited when we have a skill or a passion for something and we’re faced with a challenge, whether it's building a house or working on your car or being a baseball player or whatever, saying, well, I'm really experienced, and I think pretty good at what I do, and I'm faced with this thing here that I don't quite know how to solve. Let me use what I've got to work it out."

‘Creativity... is making yourself uncomfortable, trying to find a way out, being surprised’: The Dream Syndicate’s Steve Wynn checks in before North Adams gig In this installment of Shakedown Beat, WAMC's Josh Landes interviews legendary singer, musician, and songwriter Steve Wynn of The Dream Syndicate, The Baseball Project, The Minus 5, and countless other projects.

It’s Record Store Day. And this one from Fire Records is floating out there somewhere, maybe in your favorite local. Happy hunting, everyone—may your turntables be busy tonight!

A song we've both covered over the years. From the encore at Luna's show at the Bowery Ballroom Friday night.

Luna - Season of the Witch - NYC 3-April-2026 w/ Steve Wynn

Well, how about that! It’s Bandcamp Friday once again. The day when this groovy and righteous site says, “You know what, musicians? We’ll look the other way and let you all sell your stuff commission free. How’s about that, you cool with that?” And we all respond, “yes, Bandcamp, we are VERY cool with that.” So, if you don’t have the shirt, the CD box set, the book or various downloadable items, today’s the day. As the TV commercials say, “order before midnight!” (Link in comments)

We’ve just been added to the lineup for Summerfest in Milwaukee on June 18. Last time we played there? Oh, that would be 1984 when we opened up for R.E.M. We’re very excited to be coming back.

Back in Stock on our Bandcamp site!

Medicine Show Tee - ORIGINAL 1984 DESIGN: Pre-order (ships 10/7/25) from The Dream Syndicate (Shirts + Merch) Medicine Show Tee - ORIGINAL 1984 DESIGN: Pre-order (ships 10/7/25) from The Dream Syndicate (Shirts + Merch)