Startling electro-psych jams and experimental trips into the cosmos lie at the heart of this deeply intoxicating new project out of Augusta, Georgia. forceghost combines the talents of long time friends and collaborators Eric Kinlaw and Marcus Barfield and sees the pair shaping their vast musical experience into what is very much a year zeroContinue reading “forceghost – unknowing the known”
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Avi C. Engel – Too Many Souls
Toronto based non-binary musician Avi C. Engel creates otherworldly after-hours folk dreamscapes, combining unfamiliar instrumentation with their indelibly rich vocals to spellbinding effect. Latest album Too Many Souls arrives in both tape (Cruel Nature Records) and CD (Somnimage) formats, and is a continuation of the artist’s truly unique vision. Across the albums seven tracks, theContinue reading “Avi C. Engel – Too Many Souls”
Lyndhurst – Caves
UK instrumental act Lyndhurst (Dan Carney and Oscar Ball) return with second EP Caves, following on swiftly from last Summers excellently received debut Platforms. Moving forward with ever greater depth and clarity, the London/Warwickshire based duo have unleashed a winning collection of deftly melodic and delightfully off-kilter soundscapes. Starting out in unsettled, fragmentary form withContinue reading “Lyndhurst – Caves”
Flowertown – The Ring
When Karina Gill and Michael Ramos collaborate they conjure a particular kind of magic that few can touch. Forever finding the exceptional amongst the everyday, the duo create whole worlds around seemingly simple narratives, leaving scope for endless interpretation and suggestion. Reuniting from their respective Bay Area projects Cindy and Tony Jay, the lo-fi dreampopContinue reading “Flowertown – The Ring”
Mythical Motors – Court Of The Beekeeper
Prolific Tennessee based DIY recording artist Matt Addison’s Mythical Motors create glistening psychedelic power-pop in which every melody hits like a hook. New single Court Of The Beekeeper is a breathless rush of contemporary energy bathed in a golden glow of heady nostalgia, comforting in its familiarity, startling in its giddy execution. With a backContinue reading “Mythical Motors – Court Of The Beekeeper”
Dragged Up – Missing Person
Building off of the success of 2020s lo-fi garage-psych mini-album D/U and last years darkly captivating follow up Hex Domestic EP, Glasgow five-piece Dragged Up return in devastating form with new single Missing Person, released via Northwich based indie label Rare Vitamin Records. Built around the kind of groove the band have previously only hintedContinue reading “Dragged Up – Missing Person”
Ship Full Of Bombs ep.9
My latest radio show is now available for streaming/download via Podbean, Apple Podcasts, Mixcloud, Google Podcasts, Deezer and other leading podcast apps. Alternatively, you can visit http://www.sfob.co.uk and scroll down to the widget at the bottom of the page. Playlist: Monday 29th January 1) William Doyle – Now In Motion https://williamdoyle.bandcamp.com/album/springs-eternal 2) The Umbrellas – Gone https://theumbrellasca.bandcamp.com/album/fairweather-friendContinue reading “Ship Full Of Bombs ep.9”
Les Ailes – How To Greet A Praying Mantis
Loaded with the kind of liquid chord changes that make all distractions turn to dust, Portland based artist Les Ailes (Rylie DeGarmo) creates subtle jazz-infused folk soundscapes in which less is always more, and where every melodic twist and turn hits with devastating clarity. Seattle born DeGarmo began her recording career working with her musicianContinue reading “Les Ailes – How To Greet A Praying Mantis”
Dancer – Passionate Sunday
Glasgow four-piece Dancer spent last year gradually building momentum via their rapturously recieved live shows and two introductory EPs for local label GoldMold Records. For their debut album 10 Songs I Hate About You, the band have linked up with esteemed Madrid based label Meritorio Records, and by leaning fully into their pop sensibilities, leadContinue reading “Dancer – Passionate Sunday”
Orchard – ‘Til You Fall Down
North Yorkshire based garage-indie duo Orchard, comprising Rosie and Joel formerly of London bands including Baaneex, Magic Mist, Giant Burger, Night Pain and Melge, arrive on Cruel Nature Records with debut album ‘Til You Fall Down. Recorded without amplifiers utilising as few takes as possible, this collection has drawn comparisons with the hallowed C86 scene,Continue reading “Orchard – ‘Til You Fall Down”
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