psych
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Snake Oil is a new CT-based psych rock project. It features a member of the band Weigh Down, and seems to be entirely instrumental. Seems like a self-recorded approach to reviving a classic sound. In a way, it sort of reminds me of Dumbo Gets Mad, so those who see
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Peaking Lights, Indra Dunis and Aaron Coyes, have a new LP out via Not Not Fun titled 936. Coyes skills with a soldering iron with the haunting vocals of Dunis. have added up into some lovely, dub-laced dream pop worth listening to while taking a midnight drive down a deserted
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On “Kingdom Come” comes off like a redneck, backwater version of Fleet Foxes, but don’t count out this project out yet. Eventually, the dam breaks and an ocean of layered acoustic instrumentation hits the mix. There’s a nice sliced and looped crescendo in the track at 2:50
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First off, I have to thank YouTube user mgfoster for turning me onto this band. Their name is Big Blood, and they’ve got a new album out via dontrustheruin. The title: Dark Country Magic. The music certainly delivers what the title promises. This album built on lots of acoustic
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Bad Panda Records is celebrating one year of odd and creative creative commons jams, and they’re releasing a free compilation to mark the occasion. It features 18 tracks, and there’s a lot of ground covered on this thing. From the filthy psych pop of Dumbo Gets Mad to
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First song to drop from Blackbird Blackbird’s forthcoming sophomore album. Psychedelic, electronic, and sweet. The album is yet to be titled, but follow BB on tumblr for more updates. MP3: Blackbird Blackbird- Erasers /via/ –
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New EP of shimmering, tropical pop with a huge influence coming from the sound of modern psychedelia. Maybe we’ll call it “tripical” music. Too much? The band is Lord Huron. They’re from L.A., and the cover above is for their new EP, Mighty. The title track is
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New single from Lefse Recs‘ Woodsman. The heavy beat here and shimmering guitars here, though repetitive, work into an extremely hypnotic groove. The mix is so crystal clear, it’s like staring into a crystal ball with your ears. This track is out now via 7”. There are only 300
Album Reviews
Panda Bear- Tomboy
I enjoy Animal Collective as much as the next guy, which is why I’m baffled by this album failing to translate in any sort of major enjoyment to me. I have to admit I kind of saw this coming, though. Many of these tracks were released on singles before