psych rock
Say Psych: Live Review: A Place to Bury Strangers @ Deaf Institute, Manchester 26.09.2024
A Place to Bury Strangers are infamous for the furosity of their live shows. To celebrate the forthcoming release of Synthesizer, the band are on back on the road. Formed in 2002, in New York City, they specialise in a wall of pulsating sound which uniquely blends noise rock, shoegaze and space rock, with just …
Swedish drone rockers The Janitors release glorious new single, Lies
The Janitors’ latest single, “Lies,” offers a haunting glimpse into their upcoming album, “An Error Has Occurred,” set to release on May 24th via Rocket Recordings. With a sound seemingly a direct descendant of the Velvet Underground, the track is steeped in darkness and carries a slightly ominous aura. Of the track, the band say …
Track: Gonzo Fever Unleashes Sonic Fury With Debut Single ‘Scream’
London-based Irish psych rock band Gonzo Fever is ready to make waves with their debut single, ‘Scream‘. Comprising lead vocalist and guitarist Jack Taheny, bassist Kevin Sweeney, and drummer Piers Eason, the trio is set to captivate listeners with their fierce energy and energetic psych-rock sound. As they prepare to release their debut EP, ‘Scream’ …
Live Review and Gallery: Surf’s Up and Psych-Rock as Allah-Las Returns to Australia With Their Latest Album ‘Zuma 85’ – 07.12.23, Eora/Sydney
If there’s one word that perfectly encapsulates the essence of Allah-Las, it’s undoubtedly “cool”. This sentiment reverberated through the Metro Theatre in Eora/Sydney on Thursday night as the California-based band took the stage. Renowned for their distinctive fusion of surf rock, folk rock, and classic rock elements, Allah-Las has been making a splash for the …
Track: Psychedelic Porn Crumpets Unleash Electrifying Single ‘Dilemma Us From Evil’ – A Thrilling Prelude to ‘FRONZOLI’ Album Release
Buckle up and crank up the volume, Psychedelic Porn Crumpets have just unleashed their electrifying new single, ‘Dilemma Us From Evil’, offering a thrilling taste of the sonic adventure that lies ahead. This Australian powerhouse of psychedelic garage rock is gearing up to drop their highly-anticipated album, ‘FRONZOLI’, on November 10th, and this single serves …
Premiere: Montreal’s Population II ready new album with the intense ‘Pourquoi qu’on dort pas’
There’s no language barrier with Montreal trio Population II, so don’t worry if you can’t speak French – the Francophones serve up enough intensity to get the meaning across. They’ve been building up toward the release of their new album Électrons libres du québec for a few months at this point, but its release is …
News: Allah-Las Announce Australian Tour
Allah-Las will bring their unique blend of garage rock, surf rock, and psychedelic rock to Australia in December
Gallery: IXZHILION / Stümmel – Cleere’s Bar & Theatre, Kilkenny 25.08.2023
Four piece psychedelic space-rock band IXHILION currently based in Berlin have being playing a few dates around Ireland and they stopped off at Cleere’s Bar and Theatre.Opening the night were the mysterious Cork act Stümmel. Find IXZHILION here: https://ixzhilion.com/ Stümmel photos: IXZHILION photos:
Say Psych: Album Review: Moonwalks – Western Mystery Tradition
Detroit via Brooklyn outfit Moonwalks have recently release Western Mystery Tradition, on Fuzz Club Records. Moonwalks are Kerrigan Pearce (drums), Jacob Dean (guitar), and Kate Gutwald (bass). Originating in Detroit’s DIY scene, the trio started out playing in warehouses and makeshift venues across the city. Since then, they’ve gone on to tour extensively throughout North …
Premiere: Watch Thee Oh Sees riff on ‘Block of Ice’ at Austin Psych Fest in new-old live video
Back in 2008, the John Dwyer-led Thee Oh Sees/Oh Sees/Osees/Orinoka Crash Suite etc. released what was then their seventh album, The Master’s Bedroom is Worth Spending a Night In. If you’ve seen them live, you’ll know that they have a penchant for stretching certain songs to their breaking point, and sometimes past it. We’ve got …