Dakota Carlyle and Dylan McCartney, usually known for their eccentric sounds in The Serfs and The Drin, take a different route with Motorbike—throwing on leather jackets and rocking out. The band itself was born out of an accident. Bassist/engineer Jerome Westerkamp crashed his motorcycle, and that was reason enough to…
Psych Rock
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Review: Gnod & White Hills – Drop Out III
Gnod and White Hills first crossed paths on 2008’s Aquarian Downer. Both bands share a love for psych rock, but this collaboration brought together Gnod’s dense, heavy sound with White Hills’ far-out spacey textures—creating something truly special. Clearly, they felt the same, as they continued to meet for further sessions….
Garage Rock
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Review: Private Lives – Salt of the Earth
Just over two years ago, Private Lives delivered a true gem with Hit Record—a perfect blend of catchy rock ‘n’ roll and sugary sweet power pop. Now, they continue down that path with Salt of the Earth (Feel It). “Pure pop for now people,” reads the press release. A half-hour…
Punk
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Review: Nape Neck – Nape Neck
Erase Errata left a gap for punky, noisy New Wave—one that Nape Neck now seems poised to fill. The Leeds-based band immediately feels familiar, channeling the legendary Californians with shredding, jittery urgency and a hypnotic, cool groove. Their new self-titled release (via Dot Dash / Red Wig / OCCII) compiles…
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Video: CIVIC – Chrome Dipped
Until now, CIVIC were known for their gritty, high-speed proto-punk. With their new album, the Australian band is embracing new influences. Chrome Dipped (ATO) is set for release on May 30. The newly unveiled title track leans into post-punk territory—melodic yet still hard-hitting.
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Review: The Devils – Devil`s Got It
For their ten-year anniversary, Erika Switchblade and Lazy Blacula are looking back at their roots. What shaped the sound of The Devils? What were—and still are—their biggest influences? Blues and soul, of course, and on their sixth album, these elements are generously mixed into their signature garage rock. Devil’s Got…
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Review: Soundwire – Collider
Rarely has an album evoked such nostalgic feelings as the new release from Soundwire. This is pure ’90s—Loveless, Screamadelica, and Britpop all wrapped into one. Collider (Sister 9 / Little Cloud), the British band’s second album, fuses shoegaze and neo-psych into a beautifully wistful mix. We drift over old dance…
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Review: SKLOSS – The Pattern Speaks
SKLOSS calls it Space Gaze – what can one imagine that to be? Let’s delve into their debut album “The Pattern Speaks” (Fuzz Club) and perhaps we can find out. First things first: SKLOSS is a project by the married couple Karen Skloss and Sandy Carson. Formed in Austin, they…
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Video: Night Beats – Behind The Green Door
Danny Lee Blackwell has announced a new 7-inch for his Night Beats. Behind The Green Door (Suicide Squeeze / Fuzz Club) will be released on April 11, drawing inspiration from Giallo films. This influence is also evident in the video for Behind The Green Door, which marks Blackwell’s directorial debut….
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New Song: Frankie and the Witch Fingers – Economy
Frankie and the Witch Fingers have been taking the world by storm with their high-octane garage psych, dominating stages everywhere. Now, a slight shift in style is on the horizon, set to begin with their upcoming album. Trash Classic (The Reverberation Appreciation Society / Greenway) is set for release on…