The Sun Or The Moon open their third album, Into The Light (Tonzonen), with a three-part piece. Mutant Discotheque reveals everything you need to know about where the German band stands right now. Their new work is atmospheric and proggy. Shedding their earlier psych-rock tendencies, The Sun Or The Moon…
Category: Rock

New Song: Ty Segall – Fantastic Tomb
Ty Segall recently introduced Freckle, a new project that added some experimental edges to his sound. Now, the Californian artist returns to more familiar territory. On May 30, Possession (Drag City) will be released. The lead single, Fantastic Tomb, reveals itself as a psychedelic folk song with a strong storytelling…

Video: Melvins – Victory of the Pyramids
Just a few days ago, the Melvins announced a collaborative album with Napalm Death. Now, there’s more good news. On April 18, they’ll release Thunderball (Ipecac), their first standalone album in four years. It was recorded with the band’s 1983 lineup, featuring Buzz Osborne and Mike Dillard, alongside Void Manes…

Review: Prison – Downstate
After completing their first West Coast tour, Sarim Al-Rawi, Matt Lilly, and Paul Major returned to the studio to record a new Prison album. But they weren’t alone—an entire lineup of musicians joined in, leaving their mark. “Downstate” (Drag City), the New York band’s second album, is bigger and more…

Review: Freckle – Freckle
Recently, Ty Segall has been flying solo despite his history of frequent collaborations. But for his latest project, Freckle, the Californian musician has once again found a creative partner—Corey Madden, known from Color Green, a band that already crafts music reminiscent of Segall’s style. Their self-titled debut album (out via…

Review: Rose City Band – Sol Y Sombra
What started as a fun side project has now become Ripley Johnson’s main focus. While Wooden Shjips and Moon Duo continue their slumber, Rose City Band returns with another album, Sol Y Sombra (Thrill Jockey). Initially a country band with a psych-rock twist, the project has now settled into Americana…

Review: Heavy Moss – Dead Slow
In Australia, the music scene constantly feeds into itself. Bands often exchange members, leading to the creation of new groups. These collaborations often result in wonderful combinations that produce amazing work. The latest example of this is Heavy Moss. Lucas Harwood, bassist of King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard, is…

New EP: Winter McQuinn & Acacia Pip – Recently I’ve Been Missing The Colour Green
Australian musicians Winter McQuinn (of Sunfruits) and Acacia Pip (of PINCH POINTS) have been collaborating for some time now. Over the years, they’ve crafted a collection of songs that have culminated in the release of Recently I’ve Been Missing The Colour Green. The six-track EP showcases a range of styles,…

New Song: Freckle – Taraval
In autumn, every ray of sunshine feels like a blessing. Corey Madden and Ty Segall aim to capture that feeling—the warmth brushing across your face—with their new band, Freckle. The appearance of a freckle is something truly delightful. Their debut album is set to release via God? on January 31….

Review: Silverbacks – Easy Being A Winner
After releasing two rather hastily recorded albums, it was time for Dublin’s Silverbacks to take a breather and find new places of refuge. The band members scattered across different parts of Europe to recharge. The recording process for their third album, Easy Being A Winner (Central Tones), was meant to…