Category: Psych

Goat have been particularly prolific lately. Just a year after “Medicine”, the Swedish band is set to release their next album, “Goat“ (Rocket Recordings). Self-referential from the title down to its core, the album reflects an inward focus. The band adopts the symbol of the Ouroboros—a serpent or dragon eating…

Sonically, the roots of The Stevenson Ranch Davidians lie in 60s psych-folk. However, they now seem to be moving away from that, as their new single “Shine On“ (Little Cloud) suggests. It’s a fairly modern rock song with a psychedelic touch, but it feels much more grounded. This track serves…

A bit of peace and relaxation in chaotic times is always welcome, and Nice Biscuit delivers this perfectly. SOS (Bad Vibrations / The Reverberation Appreciation Society / Greenway) reinforces that once again. Six years have passed between their debut and this second album. In between, there was a double EP…

K. Martin and Merve Erdem, as Kit Sebastian, truly embody the concept of world music. They effortlessly blend everything with everything else, switching countries and moods in seconds, all with a remarkable ease. With New Internationale (Brainfeeder), they join Flying Lotus’s equally eclectic label, the perfect home for their third…

Alessio Ferrari can hardly catch a break. With his first album as Upupayāma, he embarked on a journey that led him to the point where the follow-up was conceived. Now, with Mount Elephant (Fuzz Club), he’s once again pushing boundaries and exploring new horizons. Musically, the Italian artist sticks to…

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…

Justin R. Cruz Gallego from Tacoma, Washington, grew up with Latin music and spent his youth in Seattle’s punk scene. Eventually, he developed an interest in electronic sounds. These diverse influences converge when he takes up his instruments as J.R.C.G. His second album, “Grim Iconic…(Sadistic Mantra)” (Sub Pop), follows the…

As Kit Sebastian, K. Martin and Merve Erdem explore diverse sounds from around the world, often with a vintage touch. Their third album, “New Internationale” (Brainfeeder), will be released on September 27. The new single “Metropolis” takes us from Azerbaijan to Italy, featuring relaxed funk grooves.

Goat continue their release frenzy, currently dropping new albums annually. Following the fantastic “Medicine” in 2023, another new record is already on the way. “Goat” (Rocket Recordings) will be released on October 11. While “Medicine” focused on 70s psych folk, “Goat” aims to open up again. This is evident in…

As Upupuyāma, Italian musician Alessio Ferrari creates psychedelic music that embraces sounds from around the world. His third album, “Mount Elephant” (Fuzz Club), is set to be released on September 13th. The first sample is called “Moon Needs The Owl,” a refined instrumental track that comes in a variety of…