Dreamwave from Bristol, a band you should have had on your radar since their fantastic EP Dreamwave And The Mindcave last May, is back with a new single showcasing a more playful side. Wide Shooter (Velvet Echoes) explores various styles, blending Devo-inspired vibes with bursts of psych rock and a…
Psych Rock
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Video: MIEN – Evil People
MIEN, the psych supergroup led by Alex Maas (Black Angels) and Rishi Dhir (Elephant Stone), is back with a follow-up to their 2018 debut. Their second album, MIIEN (Fuzz Club), is set to release on April 18. MIEN’s sound leans more toward the electronic side while still maintaining their strong…
Electro
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Video: Snapped Ankles – Raoul
The forest dwellers known as Snapped Ankles are stepping out of their safe haven once again for their fourth album, Hard Times Furious Dancing (The Leaf Label), set to release on March 28. Initially rooted in post-punk, the Snapped Ankles have found their groove in disco for quite some time…
Psych Rock
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Video: Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs – Stitches
“We wanted it to be a slap in the face” was what guitarist and producer Sam Grant had in mind for the new, fifth album from Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs. The goal? To get as close as possible to the live experience. We’ll find out what Death…
Garage Rock
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New Song: The Devils – Lonely For You Baby
It’s a milestone year for The Devils: the Italian duo has been carving out their niche between garage rock, blues, and stoner for a decade. To celebrate, they’re gearing up to release their sixth album. Devil’s Got It (Cleopatra / Go Down) is set to drop on March 14. Once…
Electro
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Review: Splitterzelle – Splitterzelle
Pedro Pestana (of 10,000 Russos) and Sidney Jaffe (of Arcane Allies, Burnpilot) have crafted two albums under the name Splitterzelle. The previously released Drumhard Sessions Vol. 1 leaned toward hypnotic, handcrafted space rock. Their latest effort, Splitterzelle (Fuzz Club), takes a different approach. The album is far more techno-influenced, refined,…
Garage Rock
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Review: Delivery – Force Majeure
The many voices are what make Delivery stand out. Four of the five members sing, each bringing their unique preferences to the mix. Perhaps that’s why Force Majeure (Heavenly), the new album from the Australian band, is so fantastic. Their roots lie in garage rock and punk, but from there,…
Post Punk
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Video: The Underground Youth – You (The Feral Human Thunderstorm)
The Underground Youth is now entirely in the hands of Craig Dyer. Over the years, he has repeatedly revisited his own work, as he does once again on the upcoming Décollage (Fuzz Club), set for release on April 4. The Berlin-based Brit disassembled his earlier creations and reassembled them for…
Psych Rock
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New Song: Population II – Le thé est prêt
Population II are known for their turbulent psych-prog sound. For their third album, the Canadians have reined in their style with the help of producer Dominic Vanchesteing. Maintenant Jamais (Bonsound) is set to be released on March 28. The first single, Le thé est prêt, already demonstrates that Population II…
Psych
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Video: Babe Rainbow – Like cleopatra
The Australians with sunshine in their hearts are back: Babe Rainbow will release their new album, Slipper Imp and Shakaerator (p(doom)), on April 4. As a preview, the band shares the single Like Cleopatra along with an accompanying Rock Movie. As always, Babe Rainbow delivers delightfully trippy psych vibes.
