When psych-rockers ventured into a church and emerged with fresh sounds: The new album by Electric Eye began its journey in the Skåre Kirke during the Sildajazz festival. Traditional rock instruments were set aside in favor of organ, choral elements, and analog synths. The result is a collection of atmospheric…
Category: Experimental
Review: Traffik Island – Ghost Notes
Australian Zak Olsen has many projects simmering on the stove. He plays guitar with ORB, runs The Frowning Clouds on the side, and recently got involved with The Judges. And then there’s his solo project, Traffik Island. Here, it’s not about hard-hitting guitar music but rather quirky pop tracks. On…
New Song: Electric Eye – Mycelium
In 2022, Electric Eye performed at Sildajazz in a church, playing atmospheric and very free-form pieces. These live recordings were later enhanced with improvisations in the studio. Usually, the Norwegian band is known for their spacey psych rock, but this time they aimed for something different. The result is called…
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,…
New Song: Ty Segall – The Dance (Edit)
The drums were his first love: Ty Segall dedicates an entire album to his passion. “Love Rudiments” (Drag City), set to be released on August 30th, focuses entirely on percussion and is purely instrumental. The Californian, usually known for his garage rock, shares an edit of “The Dance” in advance….