The Hudson Valley—where stunning nature meets concrete and industry. This is where Open Head come from, and their new album What Is Success (Wharf Cat) paints a vivid picture of their home. Brutal and raw, ugly and grimy, yet at times delicate and beautiful. It’s experimental rock with detours into…
Psych Rock
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Video: Floral Image – Burning 305
East Coast psych from Norwich: Floral Image wear flowers in their hair and sunshine in their hearts. Their debut album, Gone Down Meadowland (Fuzz Club), is set to be released on April 25. Ahead of the release, the band has shared the single Burning 305—a smooth-flowing and delightfully psychedelic track.
Rock
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Review: Rose City Band – Sol Y Sombra
What started as a fun side project has now become Ripley Johnson’s main focus. While Wooden Shjips and Moon Duo continue their slumber, Rose City Band returns with another album, Sol Y Sombra (Thrill Jockey). Initially a country band with a psych-rock twist, the project has now settled into Americana…
Garage Rock
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Video: Dreamwave – Wide Shooter
Dreamwave from Bristol, a band you should have had on your radar since their fantastic EP Dreamwave And The Mindcave last May, is back with a new single showcasing a more playful side. Wide Shooter (Velvet Echoes) explores various styles, blending Devo-inspired vibes with bursts of psych rock and a…
Psych Rock
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Video: MIEN – Evil People
MIEN, the psych supergroup led by Alex Maas (Black Angels) and Rishi Dhir (Elephant Stone), is back with a follow-up to their 2018 debut. Their second album, MIIEN (Fuzz Club), is set to release on April 18. MIEN’s sound leans more toward the electronic side while still maintaining their strong…
Electro
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Video: Snapped Ankles – Raoul
The forest dwellers known as Snapped Ankles are stepping out of their safe haven once again for their fourth album, Hard Times Furious Dancing (The Leaf Label), set to release on March 28. Initially rooted in post-punk, the Snapped Ankles have found their groove in disco for quite some time…
Psych Rock
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Video: Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs – Stitches
“We wanted it to be a slap in the face” was what guitarist and producer Sam Grant had in mind for the new, fifth album from Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs. The goal? To get as close as possible to the live experience. We’ll find out what Death…
Garage Rock
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New Song: The Devils – Lonely For You Baby
It’s a milestone year for The Devils: the Italian duo has been carving out their niche between garage rock, blues, and stoner for a decade. To celebrate, they’re gearing up to release their sixth album. Devil’s Got It (Cleopatra / Go Down) is set to drop on March 14. Once…
Electro
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Review: Splitterzelle – Splitterzelle
Pedro Pestana (of 10,000 Russos) and Sidney Jaffe (of Arcane Allies, Burnpilot) have crafted two albums under the name Splitterzelle. The previously released Drumhard Sessions Vol. 1 leaned toward hypnotic, handcrafted space rock. Their latest effort, Splitterzelle (Fuzz Club), takes a different approach. The album is far more techno-influenced, refined,…
Garage Rock
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Review: Delivery – Force Majeure
The many voices are what make Delivery stand out. Four of the five members sing, each bringing their unique preferences to the mix. Perhaps that’s why Force Majeure (Heavenly), the new album from the Australian band, is so fantastic. Their roots lie in garage rock and punk, but from there,…
