Category: Garage Rock

A fresh and noteworthy band is emerging from Bristol: DREAMWAVE. With influences ranging from The B-52s to Pink Floyd, things already sound intriguing—and their new EP Moon Dogs (Velvet Echoes) genuinely feels like a mix of those inspirations. Still, by the end, we find ourselves somewhere entirely different. It starts…

They’re playing some seriously psychy garage rock over in France—and TV SUNDAZE are one of the standout acts in the scene. Their new album Plastic Bags / Packing Tape (Le Cèpe / Howlin Banana / Tape Source) is well worth a spin. It’s packed with catchy psych rock that couldn’t…

Let’s turn our attention to Australia, where garage rock band The Hot Blood have dropped a fantastic new single. “Expensive Taste” delivers delightfully rattling, slightly bluesy sounds with a gritty edge. The vocals come in hot and full of energy—though they’re absent on the B-side, “Axe To Grind.” No problem…

Just over two years ago, Private Lives delivered a true gem with Hit Record—a perfect blend of catchy rock ‘n’ roll and sugary sweet power pop. Now, they continue down that path with Salt of the Earth (Feel It). “Pure pop for now people,” reads the press release. A half-hour…

For their ten-year anniversary, Erika Switchblade and Lazy Blacula are looking back at their roots. What shaped the sound of The Devils? What were—and still are—their biggest influences? Blues and soul, of course, and on their sixth album, these elements are generously mixed into their signature garage rock. Devil’s Got…

Frankie and the Witch Fingers have been taking the world by storm with their high-octane garage psych, dominating stages everywhere. Now, a slight shift in style is on the horizon, set to begin with their upcoming album. Trash Classic (The Reverberation Appreciation Society / Greenway) is set for release on…

Weird Omen—the constant force in France’s garage rock scene—have been at it for over a decade now. Their releases arrive at regular intervals, and they rarely miss the mark. Blood (Beast Records) is no exception. The band doesn’t reinvent itself here but continues to push its sound further. For the…

Private Lives’ 2023 debut, Hit Record, lived up to its name. The Montreal band delivered catchy songs blending garage rock and power pop. Now, their follow-up, Salt of the Earth (Feel It), is set for release on March 21. The first single, Psychic Beat, proves that Private Lives are staying…

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…

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…