Bushfires and floods have significantly impacted Australia in recent years. Nice Biscuit have written a song about it, now released as “Rain” (Greenway / Bad Vibrations). Climate change, the increase in natural disasters, and the uncertainty about the future of their country are the themes of the track. Musically, we…
Punk
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New 7-inch: Amyl and The Sniffers – U Should Not Be Doing That / Facts
With their 2021 album “Comfort To Me,” Amyl and The Sniffers had finally conquered the world. They then embarked on endless tours around the globe. Now, for the first time since their breakthrough LP, we are receiving new material. A new 7-inch features two songs that nicely showcase the two…
Rock
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Review: Shellac – To All Trains
Naturally, it’s difficult to keep one’s composure while listening to Shellac’s new album “To All Trains” (Touch and Go). The death of bandleader Steve Albini is still too recent, the tears barely dry. Nevertheless, let’s focus on the facts. “To All Trains” is Shellac’s sixth album. A band that is…
Psych
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Review: Uncle Acid & The Deadbeats – Nell’ ora blu
Concept albums are nothing new for Uncle Acid & The Deadbeats. Each of their previous works has had a central theme, always within the horror genre. They’ve explored vampires, serial killers, and the apocalypse. With their latest album, however, the British band takes things to the next level. “Nell’ ora…
Psych Rock
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New Songs: O.R.B. – Can`t Do That / Morph
After a six-year hiatus, O.R.B. returns with a new album. The fourth overall LP from the Australian band is titled “Tailem Bend” (Fuzz Club / Flightless) and is set to be released on July 12. Ahead of the album release, they’ve unveiled two singles. O.R.B. has previously ventured into sprawling…
Psych Rock
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Review: KALAC – ODYSSÉE
Wow, it seems like France is currently buzzing with space-rocking power trios. The latest introduction: KALAC from Dinan. With “ODYSSÉE” (Crème Brûlée / Clostridium / Weirdbeard / Echodelick), their debut album is now available. KALAC delves into captivating psych rock with space and krautrock elements. Their sound is constantly evolving,…
Garage Rock
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Review: Shannon and the Clams – The Moon Is In The Wrong Place
Just a few weeks before her wedding, Shannon Shaw lost her fiancé Joe Haener in a car accident. It was a terrible blow for Shaw and her bandmates. Shannon and the Clams are known for their upbeat Garage Rock. How does one continue in the face of such tragedy? “The…
Garage Rock
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New EP: Mister Strange – III
Mister Strange tends to be more of an EP band. With “III” (Sour Grapes) their third EP is here, while an LP is still pending. Nonetheless, the format shouldn’t matter as long as the content is right. The Manchester-based band resides in fuzzy Garage Rock, and they embrace it here…
Psych Rock
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New EP: DREAMWAVE – Dreamwave And The Mindcave
DREAMWAVE is a quartet from Bristol that originally found each other in Brighton due to shared preferences. After a few singles, their first EP is now ready. “Dreamwave And The Mindcave” (Velvet Echoes) is a highly recommended release. The “Hidden Sun” single was once a teaser, and at that time,…
Garage Punk
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Review: YOBS – YOBS
Out of the ashes of Liverpool bands Weird Sex and Ohmns arises YOBS. The quartet is dedicated entirely to raw garage punk. Their self-titled debut album has now been released via Fuzz Club, and it’s definitely worth a listen. The punk is breakneck and tough, aiming to reflect the high-energy…
