Last year, O.R.B. celebrated a triumphant comeback with Tailem Bend. Now, the Australians return with a new 7-inch via Fuzz Club. “Mind Over Matter” dives into bluesy garage rock in the spirit of the early 1960s. The B-side, “End Times,” ventures further into murky, swampy psych rock territory. Mind Over…
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Rock
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Review: Cory Hanson – I Love People
Cory Hanson, with his band Wand, currently navigates complex terrain—territory that sometimes only Radiohead seems able to unravel. His solo work, on the other hand, is much easier to grasp—though it’s easy to miss the hidden depths here as well. Whether lyrically, where absurd asides obscure deeper emotional insights, or…
Psych
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Review: Kombynat Robotron – AANK
AANK (Fuzz Club) is already the seventh album by Kombynat Robotron. A shame we’ve only just discovered them—because their blown-out kraut-punk is absolutely glorious. Formed in 2018 and based in Kiel, this trio isn’t just prolific when it comes to releases—they also bring serious momentum. Right from the opening track…
Psych Rock
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Review: The Albinos – Enabilizer
Texas and its psychedelic rock—a long-standing tradition that has given rise to many great bands. With their second album, Enabilizer (P.U.G.), The Albinos are ready to write another chapter. The Houston-based band quickly loses itself in the hypnotic swirl we’ve come to love—bubbling, warping sounds from other dimensions, with just…
Metal
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Video: Agriculture – Bodhidharma
A band that’s not afraid to let country morph into black metal—Agriculture are always good for a surprise. And that’s exactly what we’re expecting from their upcoming album. The Spiritual Sound (The Flenser) is set for release on October 3. The first single, “Bodhidharma,” already makes it clear that we’re…
Punk
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New Single: Useless Eaters – EGO SHELL/RUB
In a way, Useless Eaters—led by Seth Sutton—were part of the garage rock explosion of the late 2000s and early 2010s. The band originally started out in Memphis, releasing records on Goner and Castle Face. Later came the move to San Francisco, and in 2017, the project came to a…
Psych
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Video: Lorelle Meets The Obsolete – Regresar / Recordar
Lorelle Meets The Obsolete set rock aside some time ago. Now, the duo from Mexico is venturing into psych music that explores uncharted territory. On October 10, they’ll release a new album titled Corporal (Sonic Cathedral), continuing their sonic exploration. The first single, “Regresar / Recordar,” drifts into electronic realms—a…
Garage Rock
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New Song: OSEES – FIGHT SIMULATOR
Here they are again—what would a year be without a new OSEES record? This year’s release is titled ABOMINATION REVEALED AT LAST (Deathgod) and is set to drop on August 8. The first single, “FIGHT SIMULATOR,” hints at a departure from the synth-punk sound that dominated their recent work. The…
Post Punk
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Review: SELF IMPROVEMENT – Syndrome
In times of crisis, solidarity reveals itself. A world on the brink demands that artists support one another—offering shelter, food, and spiritual guidance. Syndrome (Feel It), the new album by SELF IMPROVEMENT, is rooted in that spirit. The Los Angeles–based band embraces a collective approach throughout. The album was created…
Psych Rock
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Review: King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard – Phantom Island
There’s little that King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard haven’t already done. A truly inexhaustible fountain of ideas seems to spring eternally from the ground in Australia. With Phantom Island (p(doom)), they’ve now released their first album featuring orchestral support. But don’t imagine it like Metallica’s experiment back in the…