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Interviews

Dream Phases Channels More Than Just the Sound of the Sixties as Brandon Graham’s New Psych Rock Venture

Photo by Michael Haight Originally appeared on Grimy Goods.  The summer of love inspires much of today’s indie rock world, but few contemporary bands manage to achieve what Dream Phases has set out to. The fairly new psych rock outfit is led by Brandon Graham, supported by his brother Shane and frequent collaborator Keveen Baudouin; their Harvard and Stone residency last January marked their debut as … Continue reading Dream Phases Channels More Than Just the Sound of the Sixties as Brandon Graham’s New Psych Rock Venture

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Reach inner peace with Partials’ “Fear of Silence” Originally appeared on the 405, view archived article here.  Silence is one of the most compelling sounds, or lack thereof. It can make us more sensitive to, paranoid even, other sounds. When the loudest sounds come from your own head, then the paranoia turns inward. Partials sing about their own tortured relationship with silence in their newest … Continue reading

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Album Reviews

The Crowleys Keep Things Pastel on Colours Change Their Tone EP

Premiered on Grimy Goods.  Psych rock is a fun genre, and The Crowleys know how to make it all their own. Lead singer Cohen Wylie uses his wavering vocals to lead us through kaleidoscopic guitar melodies, starting with the aptly pastel “Pink Rainbows”; layers of noise eventually snap into clarity with a Blur-like Britpop ditty at the very end. Processed vocals pick up where that … Continue reading The Crowleys Keep Things Pastel on Colours Change Their Tone EP

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Amen Dunes spins lengthy tales against a backdrop of psych rock sensibilities. He’ll be putting out a new record, Freedom, on 3/30; pre-order. <a href=“http://amendunes.bandcamp.com/album/freedom”>Freedom by Amen Dunes</a> Continue reading

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Shifting, wavy melodies are squeezed into Jon Coyle’s new solo DIY ditty, “Chazy.” He’ll be putting out an EP featuring this and “Fun & Levitating” will drop later this month, with all proceeds going to the National Organization for Women. Keep an eye on his Bandcamp page for updates.  Continue reading

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