Ten years ago, Temples released their debut album Sun Structures, instantly making a big impact with their wonderfully captivating psych-pop, infused with elements of Brit rock and ’60s garage. To mark the anniversary, they are releasing a new EP that revisits the era. Other Structures (Heavenly) comes out on October…
Rock
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Review: Aluk Todolo – LUX
In the late 2000s, Aluk Todolo emerged, crafting kraut-infused black metal in instrumental form, which reached its peak—and defined its niche—with 2012’s Occult Rock. In recent years, the French band has been quieter, with live performances becoming rare and no new studio material. Now, LUX brings us six new tracks,…
Garage Rock
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Review: Germinator – Germinator
What began as a bedroom project during the COVID-19 pandemic has evolved into Germinator, a band now presenting their self-titled debut album. Entirely DIY, yet far from LoFi. The fuzz hits hard and thick, with nuanced, shimmering psychedelic touches. This is vibrant garage rock that equally reveres both pop and…
Psych Pop
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Video: Nice Biscuit – Love That Takes You Up
Just over a month before the release of their new album “SOS” (Bad Vibrations / The Reverberation Appreciation Society / Greenway) on October 4th, Australian band Nice Biscuit has released a new single. “Love That Takes You Up” is an uplifting, airy track. Psych-pop gently takes spacey lounge by the…
Noise
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New Song: Thank – Do It Badly
The rock band Thank from Leeds made waves in 2022 with “Thoughtless Cruelty,” a hard-hitting yet catchy and almost danceable noise-punk album. Their plan for world domination continues with “I Have A Physical Body That Can Be Harmed” (Big Scary Monsters), set for release on November 8th. The new single…
Garage Punk
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New EP: Kerosene Kream – Buying Time
For authentic garage rock, many look to Sweden, particularly Stockholm. The underground scene there is thriving, and the local label PNKSLM is doing its best to unearth new gems. Their latest hopeful: Kerosene Kream. With their debut EP “Buying Time,” they deliver four tracks in just over ten minutes—a brief…
Experimental
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Review: Ty Segall – Love Rudiments
After the disbandment of his Freedom Band, Ty Segall has continued to immerse himself in his Harmonizer Studio. With “Love Rudiments” (Drag City), he adds what is perhaps the most unusual entry to his already diverse discography. The album is dedicated to his first love: drums. They form the foundation,…
Garage Rock
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Visualizer: PYPY – Lonely Striped Sock
Ten years ago, PYPY delivered an astonishing debut album with “Pagan Day.” It landed somewhere between punchy, danceable art punk and psychedelic garage rock. Unfortunately, nothing more followed—until now. The Montreal band was never entirely gone, playing sporadic shows, but now they’re back with a new LP. “Sacred Times” (Goner)…
Rock
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Review: Der Neue Planet – Schwerkraft für Anfänger
The instrumental band Der Neue Planet from Cologne places great emphasis on creating a cohesive work. Their new album, “Schwerkraft für Anfänger” (Tonzonen), their third overall, is once again wrapped in beautiful artwork (by Manuel Lambertz) and features song titles rich in wordplay. Musically, the album opens the door to…
Psych
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Video: Bananagun – Free Energy
Four years ago, Bananagun captivated us with their wonderfully maximalist psychedelic debut album “The True Story Of.” Now, the trip resumes as their new album “Why is the Colour of the Sky?” (Anti Fade / Full Time Hobby) is set to be released on November 8th. The first single, “Free…
