From seemingly out of nowhere comes this beautiful new track from Bay Area artist Colin Wilde’s DIY-psych project Black Thumb. Utilising a pandemic-era recording that had long been gathering dust, it was shared with Inna Showalter (Whitney’s Playland/Magic Fig) who contributed lyrics and a customarily breathtaking vocal. Beginning with Wilde’s plaintive acoustic guitar strum, TheContinue reading “Black Thumb – The Other Side”
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The Moment of Nightfall and Tony Jay – Winter Dream
In recent months I have seen the band The Moment of Nightfall mentioned frequently by folk who really know their stuff, none more so than Bay Area fog pop auteur Michael Ramos (Tony Jay/Flowertown). Imagine my delight then to learn of this collaboration between the two, a true match made in some kind of glacialContinue reading “The Moment of Nightfall and Tony Jay – Winter Dream”
Dummy – Nullspace
I first discovered the kosmische noise-pop of LA quartet Dummy during plague year 2020, the far-reaching ambition of their DIY motorik explorations providing much needed focus during a time of frequently overwhelming stasis. Following two low-key EP releases, the fully formed arrival of their stunning 2021 debut Mandatory Enjoyment and a contribution to Sub Pop’sContinue reading “Dummy – Nullspace”
Magic Fig – s/t
Capturing the magic of the Bay Area underground in fullest flight and rearranging it into bold new shapes, the moog-bending progressive psychedelic pop of Magic Fig is a unique, all-encompassing journey into sound. A post-pandemic coming together comprising members of The Umbrellas, Whitney’s Playland, Almond Joy and Healing Potpourri, Magic Fig have embraced creative collectivismContinue reading “Magic Fig – s/t”
Dragged Up – High On Ripple
This blog’s giddy love affair with Glasgow collective Dragged Up continues unabated with the release of their second album High On Ripple, released in collaboration with Cruel Nature Records and Rare Vitamin. Following a path that began with the lo-fi art-punk of 2020’s debut D/U, High On Ripple sees the band build on the momentumContinue reading “Dragged Up – High On Ripple”
forceghost – unknowing the known
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”
Outer World – Forms Of Knowing
After spending the last few years tirelessly championing the DIY scene with radio shows, music blogs and the Courtesy Desk indie store amongst various other pursuits, the incomparable Tracy Wilson (Positive No/Dahlia Seed) marks her return as a recording artist with new project Outer World, a retro-futuristic trip into the kosmische created in collaboration withContinue reading “Outer World – Forms Of Knowing”
Red Pants – Not Quite There Yet
The art and music of Jason Lambeth has been a constant presence in my life since I discovered his band Red Pants through their 2022 album When We Were Dancing, released via Bay Area DIY tape label Paisley Shirt Records. Working in collaboration with fellow Madison, Wisconsin resident Elsa Nekola, the duo have spent theContinue reading “Red Pants – Not Quite There Yet”
Life In The Jangle Is Hard…
In what is a slightly new way of doing things here at heavymetalkids.uk, I will now be occasionally providing a round up of some of the beautiful sounds I have happened upon/been sent/been alerted to over the last few weeks. Some I’ll dig more than you, some you may even enjoy more than me, butContinue reading “Life In The Jangle Is Hard…”
Now – And Blue Space Is Burning Noon
I have been regularly singing the praises of Now ever since I was handed a tape of Will Smith and Oli Lipton’s marvellous Saturday’s Child album earlier this year. Recent live shows have seen the band showcasing fresh material with new bassist Hannah Forrester, and our collective Summers can now be lifted with the releaseContinue reading “Now – And Blue Space Is Burning Noon”
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