But the guitarist and vocalist of the Black Keys has one portable record player that he considers a favorite: the vintage, all-in-one Califone. (It’s so beloved that, in the new album he ...

The band Califone, unlike the brand of educational audio equipment from whence it draws its name, has consistently put forth albums that disseminate auditory creativity rather than pedantry. Their ...

Chicago band Califone combine early American folk and blues with off-kilter electronic sounds that gather themselves into mesmerizing, well-worn grooves. "Quicksand/Cradlesnakes," their fifth ...