L.A. WITCH have been known for their drifting, lost-in-time garage psych. But with their new album, DOGGOD (Suicide Squeeze), set for release on April 4, that’s about to change. The first single, 777, already hints at new territory. There’s still plenty of feedback, but also a stoic minimalism that recalls…
Post Punk
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Review: FACS – Wish Defense
Maybe it’s because Jonathan Van Herik is back with FACS. On their new album, Wish Defense (Trouble In Mind), the bassist brings his instrument to the forefront—or at least, it certainly feels that way. It hums and drones, then pushes forward with ease. Overall, the Chicago trio’s sixth album feels…
Noise
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Video: LIMBOY – Lifting Weights /Shifting Right
LIMBOY is a quartet from France dedicated to 90s noise rock and hardcore punk. Their intriguing debut album was released in 2022, and now it’s getting a follow-up. “II“ (Stolen Body) is set for release on March 7. The first single, “Lifting Weights / Shifting Right,” already holds plenty of…
Post Punk
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Review: Squid – Cowards
The class of 2021—when Black Country, New Road, black midi, and Squid all released incredible, similar yet entirely distinct experimental rock albums. Ah, the good old days. Now it’s 2025, black midi is no more, Black Country, New Road are still searching for their new sound. And Squid? They’ve returned…
Psych Rock
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Video: Gloria – Eleusis
Gloria from France delve into mythology and ’60s psych, creating mysterious rock with plenty of emotion. The band has now announced their third album, III (Howlin’ Banana / Wita), set for release on April 4. The first single, Eleusis, carries a beautifully retro feel—uplifting, harmonious, yet still a bit mystical.
Rock
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Review: Prison – Downstate
After completing their first West Coast tour, Sarim Al-Rawi, Matt Lilly, and Paul Major returned to the studio to record a new Prison album. But they weren’t alone—an entire lineup of musicians joined in, leaving their mark. “Downstate” (Drag City), the New York band’s second album, is bigger and more…
Rock
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Review: Freckle – Freckle
Recently, Ty Segall has been flying solo despite his history of frequent collaborations. But for his latest project, Freckle, the Californian musician has once again found a creative partner—Corey Madden, known from Color Green, a band that already crafts music reminiscent of Segall’s style. Their self-titled debut album (out via…
Experimental
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Review: Open Head – What Is Success
The Hudson Valley—where stunning nature meets concrete and industry. This is where Open Head come from, and their new album What Is Success (Wharf Cat) paints a vivid picture of their home. Brutal and raw, ugly and grimy, yet at times delicate and beautiful. It’s experimental rock with detours into…
Psych Rock
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Video: Floral Image – Burning 305
East Coast psych from Norwich: Floral Image wear flowers in their hair and sunshine in their hearts. Their debut album, Gone Down Meadowland (Fuzz Club), is set to be released on April 25. Ahead of the release, the band has shared the single Burning 305—a smooth-flowing and delightfully psychedelic track.
Rock
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Review: Rose City Band – Sol Y Sombra
What started as a fun side project has now become Ripley Johnson’s main focus. While Wooden Shjips and Moon Duo continue their slumber, Rose City Band returns with another album, Sol Y Sombra (Thrill Jockey). Initially a country band with a psych-rock twist, the project has now settled into Americana…
