This Freddy Vinehill-Cliffe—energetic, sharp-tongued, and quite a character. Is it he who makes Thank such a unique band? His essays on noise rock alone are a joy. With I Have A Physical Body That Can Be Harmed (Big Scary Monsters), the Leeds-based band releases their second album. It’s a continuation…
Stoner
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Video: Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs – Detroit
The heavyweights of Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs took a breather—it’s been a turbulent time for them. But now, the Brits are back with a new song and the announcement of a tour. “Detroit” (Rocket Recordings) marks their first new studio material since 2023’s Land of Sleeper. The…
Psych
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New Song: L’Eclair – Lotus (ft Klaus Johann Grobe)
A perfect match: L’Eclair and Klaus Johann Grobe, champions of Swiss organic groove, have come together to create Lotus (Stone Pixels). And they’re not alone: Jarvis Taveniere (Woods) handled the mixing, with Almachrome on mastering. The result? A soothing, cosmic track. Lotus (ft Klaus Johann Grobe) by L'Eclair
Psych Rock
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Review: Sacred Buzz – Radio Radiation
There’s been quite a bit of buzz around Sacred Buzz and their single “Radio Radiation”—rightly so, as it’s a fantastic track, blending surfy, cool sixties psych with a wild jam vibe. Now, the Berlin-based band follows up with an EP also titled Radio Radiation (Fuzzed up & Astromoon), which of…
Noise
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Review: Thee Alcoholics – Bear Bites Horse Sessions
About four years ago, Rhys Llewellyn launched his project, Thee Alcoholics. After some twists and turns, a solid lineup has now formed, and in February, they delivered a wonderfully gritty noise rock album with Feedback. It seemed about time to tie up loose ends, so Thee Alcoholics headed into Bear…
Psych Rock
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Review: Los Mundos – Máquinas En Movimiento
Los Mundos must have fallen into a psychedelic rock cauldron as kids—or so it seems when diving into their new album Máquinas En Movimiento (Las Dunas). They cover all subgenres, with the Mexican duo truly steeped in every magic elixir of the style. Sixties vibes, garage, kraut, space—they’ve got it…
Post Punk
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Review: YAR – HYSTERESIS
Collectives often have many voices, making it hard to find a unified direction. Now, YAR from Paris are giving it a shot. HYSTERESIS (Le Cèpe) is their first, fairly concise result. Something between post-punk and indie rock, with layered vocals—not quite Kim Gordon/Thurston Moore, though Tara Clamart comes close to…
Post Punk
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Video: FACS – Wish Defense
Two notable points about the upcoming album from FACS: Wish Defense (Trouble In Mind), set for release on February 7, is the last work engineered by Steve Albini, who passed away on May 7 of this year. Additionally, the Chicago band welcomes back original member Jonathan Van Herik. Together, they…
Psych Pop
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Review: Tess Parks – Pomegranate
This time, she didn’t let another nine years pass: Tess Parks returns with her third album, Pomegranate (Fuzz Club / Hand Drawn Dracula), just two years after And Those Who Were Seen Dancing. After a dark period in which Parks contemplated ending her musical career, she came back stronger in…
Garage Punk
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New EP: Mulch & Population II – Mulchulation II
Rose Cormier is quite active in Montreal’s scene, running Mulch and various art projects. She also knows the guys from Population II. After working together on music, they decided to release a split EP. It was a good call, as it showcases a completely new side of Population II. Typically…
