Chicago’s own Randy Records has done it again. Their fourth 7″ release of 2013 comes from Logan Square garage pop duo SLUSHY, led by Chris Kramer and Brent Zmrhal from other Chicago bands Mickey, Party Bat, and the Lemons. Continue reading “Slushy – Candy 7″”
Hosehead Records in Toronto just released the third 7″ in a set of four from the KETAMINES. So Hot! continues their tear of twisted bubblegum pop and leaves it up to Mint Records to complete the artwork of the 4-piece 7″ set. Continue reading “Ketamines – So Hot! 7″”
THE PELVIS DOUGLAS is a self-described “four-piece punk-garage-DIY band” that formed in France in 2012. Their self-titled album was recorded over three days in a wet basement back in November 2012.
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Tough Age is a group of punk rock veterans based in Vancouver, British Colombia. Fronted by Jarrett Evan Samson on guitar and vocals, Penny Clark on guitar, Lauren Smith on bass and Chris Martell on drums, this smoking quartet delivers melodic, punk-inflected pop somewhere in the mid-fi range. Continue reading “Friday’s Find: Tough Age – s/t LP”
Pittburgh’s newest psychedelic rock band SHAKY SHRINES just dropped their debut LP at the beginning of November. The band formed back in July, but in just a few short months they’ve released a couple EPs, a bunch of op art/ music videos and a 2D side-scrolling virtual cemetery website. They even supplied the soundtrack to a documentary about motorcycles, and, oh yeah, we shouldn’t overshadow their new self-released album Mausoleum.
As proven by their long list of accomplishments, this band loves all things creepy and psychedelic. When frontman Braden Faisant isn’t shredding in Shaky Shrines, he works in a “giant cemetery in Pittsburgh doing things like cleaning out crypt spiders, carrying caskets and writing songs while riding different tractors.” As if you needed any other proof, a job like this goes a long way to help mold their doom-flavored psych. “Can’t Quit” is the driving lead single from their new album, centered around shadowy guitar hooks and Faisant’s breathy howling. This is some truly maddening guitar pop disguised by the darkened psych vibes, but that’s only focusing on this lone track. Mausoleum is over thirty minutes of all things psych, whether it’s the drony “Stones in the Graveyard” or the haunting “Someone’s In the Basement.” Be sure to check out the video for “Can’t Quit” below, then head over to the Shaky Shrines Bandcamp for a full dose of their shadowy psych.
Genre/ Tags: Psychedelic, Garage Rock, Alternative, Pop
Shaky Shrines – Official Website – awesome 2D side-scrolling website !
Shaky Shrines on Bandcamp
Formerly known as Heroes & Heroines, THE SQUIDS just released a new 5-song EP that was tracked and mixed 100% analog. On Wizard of Loneliness they pick up right where they left off from their debut 7″ titled Two Weeks, continuing their run of glimmering garage pop. Continue reading “The Squids – Wizard of Loneliness EP”
Asian Man Records has been churning out records from California for well over 15 years now. They just dropped this scorching EP from Oakland-based 5-piece band THE ATOM AGE, which includes a saxophone in the line up. Continue reading “The Atom Age – EP”
After a string of solid 7″ singles, FUZZ is back with their debut self-titled LP for In the Red Recordings. The record was released in two versions – a regular edition and a deluxe edition complete with a fuzzy velvet sleeve, foil-embossed lettering and clear vinyl with black splatters. Continue reading “Friday’s Find: Fuzz – s/t LP”
SUN STONE REVOLVERS is a trio hailing from Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They were formerly known as just REVOLVERS when they dropped their first album Apocalypse Surfin’ in 2010 on Optical Sounds, but now they follow it up in a big way with their sophomore LP Spaceship X. The album unfolds like a hazy storm cloud engulfing the sky, revealing self-titled track “Spaceship X” with a grungy bass line, atmospheric guitar textures and soaring vocals. It’s the perfect way to open up this album, trapping us in this simmering mixture of stormy psych that is as hypnotic as it is gripping. Track two “On the Run” follows up in a similarly mesmerizing fashion, sustaining a pulsing bass line and a tight, jangly rhythm section. With songs like these there’s no doubts about this tripped-out space rock, so take a moment to check out “Spaceship X” below. If that’s got you wondering, the rest of this album will certainly hit the spot.
My Rating: SS
Genre/ Tags: Psychedelic, Space Rock, Alternative
Sun Stone Revolvers – Official Website
Sun Stone Revolvers on Bandcamp
Thanks to our pals over at the Mammoth Cave Recording Co., FEEL ALRIGHT has just dropped their new 7″ Oahu Ohio. It’s home to three premium nuggets of sticky guitar pop, which the label proudly and fittingly declares “will restore your faith in humanity.”
Styrofoam Drone 