Ten years ago, PYPY delivered an astonishing debut album with “Pagan Day.” It landed somewhere between punchy, danceable art punk and psychedelic garage rock. Unfortunately, nothing more followed—until now. The Montreal band was never entirely gone, playing sporadic shows, but now they’re back with a new LP. “Sacred Times” (Goner)…
Rock
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Review: Der Neue Planet – Schwerkraft für Anfänger
The instrumental band Der Neue Planet from Cologne places great emphasis on creating a cohesive work. Their new album, “Schwerkraft für Anfänger” (Tonzonen), their third overall, is once again wrapped in beautiful artwork (by Manuel Lambertz) and features song titles rich in wordplay. Musically, the album opens the door to…
Psych
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Video: Bananagun – Free Energy
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…
Psych Rock
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Review: KALIYUGA EXPRESS – Occult Future
It’s been less than a year since the first collaboration between Finnish space rockers Nolla and guitar hero Mike Vest. As KALIYUGA EXPRESS, they delivered trippy, endlessly echoing Psych Space Kraut Rock on Warriors & Masters. Now, there’s more. For Occult Future (Riot Season), Nolla laid down the foundation in…
Noise
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Review: Radar Men From The Moon – Vomitorium
However you choose to categorize the ever-evolving sound of Radar Men From The Moon, you shouldn’t expect anything shiny or happy. That remains true for their latest release, Vomitorium (Fuzz Club). The number “8” looms large over this album: it’s their eighth LP, with eight songs, and eight distinct concepts….
Punk
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Video: Amyl and The Sniffers – Chewing Gum
Amyl and The Sniffers have now firmly established their own unique sound. The chaotic punk of their early days is now blended with swaggering rock, accompanied by more serious lyrics. Their third album, Cartoon Darkness (Rough Trade), is set to be released on October 25th. The album includes the previously…
Post Punk
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Video: Black Doldrums – Hideaway
In 2022, Black Doldrums introduced us to their dark vision of post-punk with their debut album, Dead Awake. Now, after a lineup change, they are set to release a new album titled In Limerence (Fuzz Club) on October 18th. Daniel Armstrong has joined the founding duo of Kevin Goddard and…
Noise
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Remaster: mclusky – the difference between me and you is that i’m not on fire
Twenty years ago, mclusky released their third album, The Difference Between Me and You Is That I’m Not on Fire, which was initially seen as the band’s swan song. However, since then, the Welsh band has made a comeback, with a U.S. tour, a new EP, and plans for a…
Psych Rock
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Review: International Space Station | vol. 2
Just over two years ago, four bands from the realms of space, kraut, and psych rock came together for the mini-compilation “International Space Station.” Now, the second installment has been released via Worst Bassist / Echodelick / Weird Beard. Once again, four bands, mainly from German-speaking countries, each take over…
Rock
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Review: King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard – Flight b741
Six friends strong: King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard dedicate their new album “Flight b741” (p(doom)) to their shared journey. They explore their roots, deeply embedded in 70s American rock, and celebrate them. On their 26th album, they’re mostly just having a good time. Will we join them? Last October’s…