Psych EP
Say Psych: EP Review: Nothingheads – Sunlit Uplands
London based Nothingheads have released their debut EP Sunlight Uplands this month and its nothing short of jaw dropping. Formed in 2020, they make dissonant grooves drawing influence from post punk, psych and doom. They are a mainstay in the London’s DIY live music circuit, sharing the stage with Mclusky, Wine Lips and Japanese Television …
Say Psych: EP Review: A Place to Bury Strangers – Hologram
Hologram is the first release from New York Post-Punk legends A Place To Bury Strangers on their own newly formed label, Dedstrange. It is the follow up to their highly regarded fifth album, Pinned, and is a sonic return to A Place To Bury Strangers’ rawest, most unhinged sound. 2021 welcomed a line-up change, with …
Say Psych: EP Review: Purple Heart Parade – Desolation Angel
Manchester’s Purple Heart Parade recently released their third EP Desolation Angel through premiere post-rock ambassadors Club AC30. Following from last years lauded Lonestar EP, Desolation Angel takes the bands expansive and textured sound to new heights. Once again, the band recorded at Perry Vale Studios with Pat Collier (The Jesus and Mary Chain, X-Ray Spex) …
Say Psych: EP Review: Black Doldrums – She Divine
Black Doldrums, the lauded London-based power-duo, have recently released their new EP She Divine on Club AC30. Known for delivering layered echo-drenched guitar with heavy, relentless drums, Black Doldrums have created transient and euphoric dark psychedelia and they’ve once again captured their raw, untamed energy with the help of producer Pat Collier at Perry Vale Studios …
Say Psych: EP Review: Desert Sands – The Ascent
Desert Sands is the project of musician Mark Walker and last week he released his debut EP The Ascent on A Recordings. Walker started writing and recording the music of Desert Sands whilst drumming in bands in London, all the while working on playing the other band members’ instruments himself. Wanting to experiment with a …
Say Psych: EP Review: The Bleachés – Easter Island
The Bleachés (pronounced bleeshays) are a psych influenced, sun soaked five piece from Manchester who formed in 2016. The group formed after singer and guitarist Chloé moved to the UK from France met guitarist Adam. The pair began playing open mic nights together, blending a mix of covers and original songs. They then began to …
Say Psych: EP Review: Helicon – Zero Fucks
Glasgow heavyweights Helicon have been blowing minds across the UK with their esoteric noise for the best part of a decade. After becoming infamous for their live performances they finally released their debut self-titled LP in 2017 to critical acclaim. Thankfully we’ve not had to long to wait for the next offering as they release …
Say Psych: EP Review: Mayflower Madame – Premonition
Norwegian band Mayflower Madame released their latest EP Premonition last month, as well as announcing that they join the bill for The Psych Weekender in Manchester in September. The announcement and release come on the back of a highly successful USA tour. Premonition is available digitally and on CD via Night Cult Records as well on cassette via …