Pearl & The Oysters, the California duo known for their wonderfully playful and melancholic psych pop, are back with a new album. “Planet Pearl” (Stones Throw) will be released on September 20. The new single, “Big Time,” showcases the qualities of Pearl & The Oysters perfectly. It features a sad…
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New Song: Goat – Ouroboros (Radio Edit)
Goat continue their release frenzy, currently dropping new albums annually. Following the fantastic “Medicine” in 2023, another new record is already on the way. “Goat” (Rocket Recordings) will be released on October 11. While “Medicine” focused on 70s psych folk, “Goat” aims to open up again. This is evident in…
Psych Pop
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Review: Black Market Karma – Wobble
For years, Stanley Belton and his bandmates have been releasing music independently under the banner of Black Market Karma. For their eleventh album “Wobble“, they’ve chosen Fuzz Club to handle the release, marking the first time they’ve partnered with an external label. Everything else remains the same: we get their…
Rock
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Review: Wand – Vertigo
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…
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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…
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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,…