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It may appear somewhat of a broad brush statement that a psychedelic rock band is inspired by recreational drug taking but, in the case of San Francisco band The Spiral Electric, there's nothing stereotypical about it.
Dripping in fuzzy riffs, intrigue and uber coolness, London's psychedelic bluesy rock quartet Saint Agnes have been described as "the band Jessica Jones would form," which says a lot. They recorded their EP on 2" tape, they're in the midst of a tour through Eastern Europe, they've created photo books and Polaroid images to support their... Continue Reading →
We've got something very different for you today in the form of Folkestone psychedelic indie quintet Thrift, who offer up an intriguing atmospheric swirl of psych rockiness. Thrift first began with best pals Matt Bagshaw (guitar and vocals) and Tylor Boustead (vocals and bass) making music in the former's bedroom based on their shared love... Continue Reading →
From Paris to Los Angeles might sound like a really naff follow up to Infernal's cult 2004 dance track, but thankfully it is in fact the intriguing musical journey followed by six-piece Charly&Faust. The band crosses a fine line between psychedelia and rock, with influences of blues, indie and old school punk for good measure,... Continue Reading →
The human race has long been obsessed with the movement of the Moon, a focus more commonly referred to as the lunar effect. From beliefs regarding the Moon's relationship with fertility - due to the lunar cycle and the human menstrual cycle both averaging 28 days - to the Moon affecting birth rates and various... Continue Reading →
The band name may give it away, but Leeds rockers Weirds are not normal. The four-piece, who define their sound as "sludgey, amphibious rock" are a thrilling combination of big rocking riffs and almost mystical, but totally cool psychedelia. The quartet of Aidan Razzall (vocals and keys), David Nash (drums), Zachary Thomas (guitar) and Matthew... Continue Reading →
Kent-based rockers Best Intentions have honed an intriguing style of experimental rock with all manner of psychedelic elements. The quartet of Jack Theedom (lead vocals, guitar, songwriter), Dave Nunn (drums and backing vocals), Callum Pope (guitar and backing vocals) and Graham Thomas (bass) met, in their words, in the pub as Jack was writing his own songs in downtime from... Continue Reading →
Guest blogger Rob Howlett gives us the lowdown on psychedelic rockers King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard rocking Brixton on Thursday night.
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