Ten years after the release of their debut album “Ganglion Reef,” Wand has seen significant changes. Of the original lineup, only Cory Hanson and Evan Burrows remain. Alongside personnel changes, their sound has also evolved. What started as raw garage rock has transformed into a more layered rock sound, reminiscent…
Garage Rock
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Mini Review: Dion Lunadon – Memory Burn
A guy from New Zealand in New York who makes Californian garage rock and spends most of his time touring Europe: Dion Lunadon is quite the globetrotter. And a workhorse, as “Memory Burn” (Beast) is released just eight months after his last album. This time it’s a mini-album, featuring six…
Punk
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New Song: Alien Nosejob – Bird Strike
Jake Robertson continues to explore music history with his project Alien Nosejob. For his seventh album, “Turns the Colour of Bad Shit” (Anti Fade / Total Punk / Drunken Sailor), set to be released on September 20th, the Australian artist delves into the punk and new wave sounds of the…
Psych Pop
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Video: Tess Parks – Koalas
This time, Tess Parks hasn’t let nearly ten years pass: after almost a decade between her debut and second album, her third work, “Pomegranate” (Fuzz Club / Hand Drawn Dracula), is set to be released just two years later. The album will be available on October 25th. The record was…
Rock
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Review: Lord Buffalo – Holus Bolus
Lord Buffalo consistently feature desolate, expansive landscapes on their album covers. This suits the sound of the Austin band perfectly, as they blend Americana and rock with passionate intensity. The cover of “Holus Bolus” (Blues Funeral) depicts a ruin with birds circling above, instantly sparking the imagination. Lord Buffalo once…
Psych Rock
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Review: Federale – Reverb & Seduction
After the high-profile onstage brawl, things have quieted down for The Brian Jonestown Massacre. This allows bassist Collin Hegna to focus on his project Federale. Previously known for their Spaghetti Western and 70s Euro soundtrack influences, Federale now offers a slight shift with “Reverb & Seduction” (Jealous Butcher). On their…
Garage Pop
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Review: KOSMETIKA – Luxury
In 2023, KOSMETIKA‘s “Illustration” embraced a DIY and duo approach. However, things have changed with their third album, “Luxury” (Spoilsport). The band now has five members and chose a proper studio with professional staff. The result is a nuanced, playful, and layered work. The starting point is always garage pop,…
Post Punk
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Video: A Place To Bury Strangers – Disgust
Oliver Ackermann and his band A Place To Bury Strangers are known for their noisy, shoegaze-infused post-punk and frequent lineup changes. For their seventh album, “Synthesizer” (Dedstrange), the New Yorker is joined by Sandra and John Fedowitz. The album is set to be released on October 4th. The singles from…
Psych
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New Song: Upupayāma – Moon Needs The Owl Pt. 1
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…
Psych Rock
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Review: ORB – Tailem Bend
After releasing their first three albums annually, ORB took a bit of a break. But now, the Australians are back with “Tailem Bend” (Fuzz Club / Flightless). It’s like meeting an old friend you haven’t seen in a long time: you recognize them immediately but notice the changes as the…
