Heavy garage rock and trippy electronic music go hand in hand. We’ve known that since the early 2000s. Big Mountain County brings us back to this era with their third album, Deep Drives (Sister 9), which is packed with dancefloor fillers and references. Above all, it’s about having a good…
Garage Punk
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Review: Bella and the Bizarre – Bella and the Bizarre
After Saba Lou, the second daughter of King Khan is now also venturing into a music career. Bella Khan appears under the name Bella and the Bizarre, and their debut album has just been released via In The Red. The influence of her father is clearly noticeable here. We get…
Garage Rock
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Video: The Men – Pony
The Men, with their recent releases New York City and the accompanying Manhattan Fire, had committed to a very raw sound. This will also be the case with their upcoming 15th album, Buyer Beware (Fuzz Club), which is set to be released on February 28. The first single certainly suggests…
Stoner
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New EP: Silverships – Kingdom of Decay
The Silverships and their debut EP Kingdom of Decay (Tonzonen / Cargo): Within just a few seconds, you can clearly hear the influence of Queens of the Stone Age. Familiar-sounding songs that aren’t cover versions, but rather draw inspiration from the era of Josh Homme that resulted in Lullabies to…
Rock
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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…
Noise
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Video: Stuffed Foxes – Pretend to Be a Dog (Gamelle)
Stuffed Foxes practice a discipline called Post Psych. Combine the epic elements of post-rock, the eerie atmosphere of psych, and add a bit of noise. With Standardized (Stolen Body / Reverse Tapes / Figures Libres), their third album overall is announced. Release: 6.12.2024. The single Pretend to Be a Dog…
Psych Rock
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Video: SKLOSS – The Pattern Speaks
SKLOSS introduces a new duo that has found its way from Glasgow to Austin. Karen Skloss and Sandy Carson came together during a COVID lockdown and have been working hard ever since. Their debut album, The Pattern Speaks (Fuzz Club), will be released on March 7th. The previously released title…
Garage Punk
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New EP: Licklash – Big Smile
Licklash has been working on their debut EP for quite some time, but the wait is finally over: Big Smile (Roolette) is now officially available. The four tracks are also offered as a lovely 7-inch vinyl—a worthwhile investment, as it’s a beautifully crafted release. The band hails from Melbourne’s DIY…
Psych Rock
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Review: The Spyrals – RETROGRADE
Since 2009, The Spyrals have been proudly flying the West Coast psych-rock flag, though the current lineup has only been in place for a few years. Founder Jeff Lewis is now joined by Georgia Feroce (keyboards/bass/vocals) and Dash Borinstein (drums/percussion). Together, the trio explores both the old and the new…
Experimental
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Review: Electric Eye – Dyp Tid
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…