Psych
News: GUM (of Tame Impala and Pond) announces new album, unveils track and announces Australian/US tour
Multi-instrumentalist GUM (aka Jay Watson of Pond and touring member of Tame Impala) has announced his new album, Saturnia, arriving September 15th on Spinning Top Records and unveiled a new track, ‘Would It Pain You To See” ahead of tour news. ‘Would It Pain You To See’ has a sweeping cinematic flow to it, augmented …
Say Psych: News: The Mysterines, The Murlocs, Stealing Sheep, TVAM + many more added to Manchester Psych Fest lineup
Manchester Psych fest has added yet more bands to its huge line up for the 10th edition of the UK’s leading psychedelic music and arts festival which will take place on 2 September. Hotly-tipped Liverpool grunge outfit The Mysterines, Melbourne rockers The Murlocs, MPF electro-pop favourites Stealing Sheep, psychedelic AV masters TVAM, and 60s-inspired psych four-piece The Dream Machine are just …
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 …
Premiere: Brisbane’s enigmatic Fingerless unveil their long awaited album ‘Life, Death & Prizes’ and it’s well worth the wait.
It is with the greatest of pleasures that we bring you an early listen to the long awaited album from those highly talented musical chameleons from Brisbane, Fingerless. A series of utterly brilliant and innovative singles over the past few years has ensured Fingerless are one of my favourite exports from the deep north, and …
News: They’re back! The Brian Jonestown Massacre announce Australian/New Zealand tour in late 2023
In breaking news, Australia and New Zealand will receive the beneficence of a tour from the legendary Brian Jonestown Massacre. Psych jingle jangle legends and a firm favourite here at Backseat Mafia, this will be the first antipodean tour for decades. Recent activity has seen the band release two highly lauded albums in the last …
News: Sydney’s psychedelic duo Velvet Trip announce debut album ‘Harmony Blooms’, sweetened by the release of the dynamic pop blast of ‘Silly Boy’ and a launch date.
Sydney duo Velvet Trip blast a ray of blinding sunshine into the ether out of the dark winter days down under with the pure pop infectious beats of the single ‘Silly Boy’ – a cathartic, incandescent anthem with a groove so deep you would need sonar to reach the bottom. It is a delightful precursor …
Say Psych: Video Premiere: Pete International Airport – Next of Kin
BSM brings you the premiere of ‘Next Of Kin’, the latest track from Pete International Airport’s third album, It Felt Like the End of the World. The video is directed by Francesca Bonci, who also did the album’s artwork. Named after a song by Peter G. Holmström’s other band, The Dandy Warhols, the eclectic project nails the elusive aesthetic …
Say Psych: News: Left of the Dial announce more bands and release budget guide
Left of the Dial is an international showcase festival that takes place in mid-October in the centre of Rotterdam. It offers a cross section of the most relevant alternative artists of the moment. The festival is named after a song by The Replacements. ‘Left of the Dial’ is a reference to American radio stations. To find …
Say Psych: News: Mayflower Madame release deluxe version of ‘Prepared For A Nightmare’ with 5 new tracks
Oslo based Mayflower Madame specialise in cinematic post-punk, with hints of dream-pop and psych-noir. They made their debut with LP Observed in a Dream in 2016 which created a buzz in the underground music press and earned them tours in both Europe and North America. Comparisons were made to bands like Bauhaus, The Cure, DIIV …
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 …