Psych meets Arctic Monkeys-esque garage rock in Pale Grey’s latest single, “Blizzard.” Source: SoundCloud / Pale Grey Continue reading
Tag: psych rock
Entering the World of Oddnesse
Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. Oddnesse is the duo of Rebeca Arango and Grey Goon (aka Doug Walters). Arango describes their songs as co-written, though the project came about after she had been working on some song ideas on her own and needed help with production. Like many music endeavors sprouted in LA, their introduction was happenstance but the music cemented the connection. Their debut … Continue reading Entering the World of Oddnesse
I Come To Shanghai Transport Us to a Paradise, of Sorts
A friend of mine in college used to have a large poster with a beach scene in her dorm room. She had insomnia, specifically due to negative thoughts that haunted her at night, so she cited this as the reason she was able to sleep. She gave the image a lot more credit than it probably deserved, but it did make her feel at peace. … Continue reading I Come To Shanghai Transport Us to a Paradise, of Sorts
Dublin-based five-piece Tandem Felix are back with a new single since their Comma EP came out two years ago. Affectionately nicknamed “Birthday Boy,” their new track may not initially seem endearing given its extended title (”Were You There (When They Crucified the Birthday Boy)”), but the melodies are beyond heartwarming. Source: SoundCloud / Tandem Felix Continue reading
Jonathan and Michael Rosen are the brothers that make up Cones, a new psych rock band from LA that rolls with the vibes. They are a well-rounded duo who used to play with Eleanor Friedberger and make videos for her, Toro Y Moi, and Delicate Steve. Listen to “Whatever You’re Into” above. Source: SoundCloud / Cones Continue reading
The Babe Rainbow channel sixties-era surf rock, and they were never more self aware than in their new video for “Johny Says Stay Cool.” Reminds me of another modern take on acid rock. Continue reading
Beaches has a mammoth sound squeezed into the seventeen tracks on their upcoming double LP. Get a taste with their new single, “Arrow.” The record, Second of Spring, comes out 9/8 on Chapter Music; pre-order. Second Of Spring by Beaches Continue reading
Driving reverb-laden psych rock. Source: SoundCloud / Chapter Music Continue reading
Grooms makes a soft 100% cotton blend of slow burning post-punk. They have a new record, Exit Index, coming out October 20 via Western Vinyl; pre-order. Exit Index by Grooms Continue reading
Til Howl’s self-titled EP ranges from heavy alt rock to meditative psych, sometimes all in the same song. Give it a full listen on Bandcamp. Source: Bandcamp Continue reading
Sawdust & Gin 