Say Psych: Premiere: The Electric Lazarus – Death Valley Sunday
Tapes are back – in a big way and Blak Hand Records are leading the way into this new era. They welcome their fifth release of 2017 with a psychedelic offering from Liverpool band The Electric Lazarus, who release their second single ‘Death Valley Sunday’ alongside an all-new recorded version of the previously released ‘Sometimes I Wonder’ and Backseat Mafia …
Say Psych: Album Review: This Other Kingdom – Rêveur
Rating: 9/10 This Other Kingdom have garnered a reputation as Ireland’s finest psychedelic export following the release of their debut LP Telescopic in April 2015. Following a string of electrifying live shows and the announcement of partnering up with Wrong Way Records, the release of Rêveur on Friday is hotly anticipated. Released on stunning orange …
Say Psych: Recommendations Record Store Day 2017
The 10th Annual Record Store Day is nearly here and vinyl lovers country wide are chomping at the bit to get their hands on those special releases. The full list of over 500 releases can be found here, Say Psych has chosen our top five recommendations for those of a psych persuasion… The Black Angels …
Say Psych Premiere: Driftwood Pyre – Strangeways EP
Driftwood Pyre from Minneapolis USA, are back with their new EP Strangeways, set for release on Record Store Day – 22nd April 2017 on EXAG Records and Backseat Mafia are pleased to offer you an exclusive stream. Having begun in the winter of 2012, Liam Watkins and Aaron James found themselves in the midst of …
Say Psych: Interview: Meet the Label – EXAG Records
Neo-Psychedelia has become the fastest growing musical trend, and the genre that everyone who wants to be associated with. With that in mind, it’s easy to forget that it is people who make all of this possible and get the music out into the public domain in the first place. Say Psych plans to address …
Say Psych: Live Review: Gnod & Blondi’s Salvation – The Golden Lion, Todmorden, 13.04.2017
The Golden Lion, Todmorden has garnered a reputation as of late for hosting some of the best live experiences in England as well as a whole other feast for the senses. Promoter White Rabbit create a slice of psychedelic heaven with stunning visuals, great in-between music selections and stunning live bills. Tonight’s juxtaposed bill is set …
Say Psych: Album Review: 10 000 Russos – Distress Distress
Rating: 8/10 Portuguese trio 10 000 Russos marked their place as a force to be reckoned with when they released their self-titled debut LP on Fuzz Club Records back in May 2015. The album has sold out twice over and includes such stomping tracks as ‘Karl Burns’ and ‘Usvsus’. Followed by extensive touring, they have …
Say Psych: News: 10 000 Russos announce Spring UK & European Tour
Portuguese dark psychedelic rock trio 10 000 Russos released their long awaited second album Distress Distress on Friday, and to go with it have announced an impressive 37 date, 15000km spring tour to accompany the release. Noted for the intensity of their live performances, we urge you to get down to a show near you! …
Say Psych: Track: Control of the Going – She
Rating: 7/10 Control of the Going are an eclipse formed of surreal psychedelia with smatterings of rock and roll who have emerged from a city with music bursting from every seam, Manchester. With simulating live performances garnering them much attention, they have pushed their heads above the parapet and are being tipped as one of the cities …
Say Psych: Interview – White Hills
White Hills were formed in 2005 in New York and have since become one of the psych scenes most prolific names, offering up some 40 separate releases including 7 studio albums. The duo have just announced that their 8th album Stop Mute Defeat will be released on Thrill Jockey Records on 19th May, so backseatmafia …