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KARMA FEST VII: Leeds own psych fest returns to its roots – 08/09/18
What goes around, comes around. And so the time is almost upon us. September the 8th see’s Karma Fest return to its roots and light up the Belgrave Music Hall, Leeds with one if it’s finest line ups yet. Mark Keds – (ex-Senseless Things) – brings his post-punk outfit Deadcuts, to play alongside, Matt Hollywood …
Say Psych: News: Kikagaku Moyo announce new album and release track ‘Gatherings’
Kikagaku Moyo have announced details of their upcoming 4th LP, Masana Temples, and shared the first track taken from it, ‘Gatherings’. The LP sees the whole band relocate from Japan to Europe and will be released on 5th October when they also undertaken an extensive tour. The shifting dimensions of ‘Masana Temples’, are informed by various experiences the …
Say Psych: News: Manchester Psych Fest Confirm Full Line-Up
Manchester Psych Fest have today confirmed the full line up for the annual festival and added a fourth venue, The Peer Hat, to the Northern Quarter-based festival to make it the biggest edition of Manchester Psych Fest to date. Sheffield noise-rock trio Baba Naga, all-female four-piece Madonnatron, King Khan’s daughter Saba Lou, London’s Creatures & Meatraffle …
News: Exploded View announce new album and share track ‘Raven Raven’
Exploded View, the international project of Welsh-bred, Berlin-based Annika Henderson, and Mexico City-based Hugo Quezada (Robota) and Martin Thulin (Crocodiles), return with their second album Obey, which is set for release 28th September through Sacred Bones. Commenting on the hypotonic, spooky new single Exploded View said, “Ever felt like someone is watching your every move? Your every twitch, your every sneeze? Stare back into the face …
Say Psych: News: Julie’s Haircut announce 12″ release and UK tour
Following the release of their debut album for Rocket Recordings last year, Italian explorers Julie’s Haircut are self-releasing on their own label Superlove a new 12” record featuring two songs, ‘Karlsruhe’ and ‘Fountain. Up until now, these two songs were only available as part of the (digital download) deluxe edition of their 2014 album Ashram Equinox. Both …
Track : Autoramas – Ding Dong
Brazilian garage legends Autoramas are back with a new track “Ding Dong”, ahead of their new album celebrating 20 years of fuzzy garage rock. What it lacks in subtlety and lyrical dexterity (“Ding Dong, Ding Ding Dong” is pretty much all you get) it makes up in energy, attitude and swagger. If you know the …
News: Del Amitri prepare to hit the road for their ‘Seven Cities’ tour
Del Amitri are preparing to take to the stage in venues across the UK for the first time in over four years. Del Amitri – Justin Currie (vocals, guitar), Iain Harvie (lead guitar), Andy Alston (keys), Kris Dollimore (guitar) and Ashley Soan (drums) – will embark on their UK tour next month beginning on the …
Say Psych: News: The Holydrug Couple announce new album Hyper Super Mega
Chilean duo The Holydrug Couple have announced details of their new album Hyper Super Mega for release on 14th September through Sacred Bones Records, as well as a November tour of the UK and Europe. It was 10 years ago, in a house on the outskirts of Santiago, Chile, that Ives Sepúlveda Minho and Manuel …
Say Psych: News: The Chocolate Watchband Release 2 New Singles
When people discuss their list of legendary psychedelic garage bands from the 1960s, The Chocolate Watchband are usually up there with the best. They formed in San Jose in 1965 and were described as “a blend of 1960s-style garage and psychedelic rock with a distinguishable ‘Rolling Stones’ San Francisco sound. Produced by Ed Cobb, the group’s …
Track: The Essex Green – Sloan Ranger/The 701 plus album and touring news
Formed in the late nineties, The Essex Green became part of the legendary Elephant 6 Collective that included bands such as the Apples in Stereo, the Olivia Tremor Control, Neutral Milk Hotel, Beulah, Elf Power, of Montreal, The Minders, and Circulatory System, all which shared a passion for 60’s pop music. After a twelve year …