The initial run of The Jesus Lizard lasted almost exactly a decade. Their first album “Head” was released in 1990, followed by their first break in 1999 after the Capitol misunderstanding. It was enough to earn them legendary status. The band from Chicago lived off this status, even if they…
Experimental
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New Song: Electric Eye – Mycelium
In 2022, Electric Eye performed at Sildajazz in a church, playing atmospheric and very free-form pieces. These live recordings were later enhanced with improvisations in the studio. Usually, the Norwegian band is known for their spacey psych rock, but this time they aimed for something different. The result is called…
Garage Rock
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Review: The Mystery Lights – Purgatory
Sixties garage rock has never truly gone out of style. Initially revived by bands like The White Stripes and The Strokes, it has since lived comfortably in its niche. The Mystery Lights had a chance to bring it back into the spotlight with their debut album in 2016. The band…
Psych Rock
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Video: Longheads – Deathcap Farmer
Longheads hail from Norfolk but are now adding their flavor to the London psych scene. Their debut album, Layers Of Wax (Stolen Body), is set to be released on November 4th. “Deathcap Farmer” offers a first taste. We’re in the realm of heavy psych, somewhere between stoner, doom, and space…
Psych
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Review: Upupayāma – Mount Elephant
Alessio Ferrari can hardly catch a break. With his first album as Upupayāma, he embarked on a journey that led him to the point where the follow-up was conceived. Now, with Mount Elephant (Fuzz Club), he’s once again pushing boundaries and exploring new horizons. Musically, the Italian artist sticks to…
Post Punk
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Review: Die Nerven – Wir waren hier
As a band in the midst of their adolescence—14 years of Die Nerven—we’ve grown alongside them and now find ourselves in a unique phase. Their raw early work, which culminated in the masterpiece Fun, evolved into gripping indie rock by the time of their 2022 self-titled album. “More mature nihilism,”…
Psych Rock
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New Song: ACID ROOSTER – Chandelier Arp
ACID ROOSTER from Leipzig play instrumental psych rock that expands into space and kraut rock. Most recently, we experienced a spectacular trip with their 2023 album Flowers & Dead Souls. This journey will continue on October 25th with Hall of Mirrors (Tonzonen / Little Cloud / Cardinal Fuzz). There are…
Post Punk
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Video: Nothingheads – Private Pyle
London-based Nothingheads play their post-punk loud and raw, weaving in psychedelic twists. The full experience will be available on November 8th with the release of their debut LP The Art of Sod (Sister 9). Ahead of that, the band has shared their new single “Private Pyle,” a noisy track with…
Metal
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Review: Coltaine – Forgotten Ways
The Black Forest, steeped in legend and mystery. A setting for many eerie fairy tales and the birthplace of the band Coltaine. With Forgotten Ways (Lay Bare), the quartet presents a debut album that musically reflects on their homeland and the impenetrable forest. Their sound is largely atmospheric, with a…
Post Punk
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Review: Artifical Go – Hopscotch Fever
Artificial Go is the latest addition to Cincinnati’s thriving punk scene. The raw trio is making their first attempt with Hopscotch Fever (Feel It / Future Shock). It’s an “attempt” because there’s still a lot that’s undefined here. The LP’s eight short tracks present a variety of ideas ranging from…
