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Album Review: Gnod & White Hills – Drop Out III; A Psychedelic Resurrection Unleashed
With their extensive European and UK tour on the horizon—including their debut collaborative performance at Roadburn Festival—Gnod & White Hills have unearthed Drop Out III, the definitive edition of their acclaimed Drop Out series. More than a reissue, this version reshapes and refines the original recordings, salvaged from a dead hard drive and reimagined without …
Meet: Resurrecting ‘Dropout’: We chat with White Hills as they and GNOD Reignite a Classic
Fifteen years ago, psych-rock explorers White Hills and GNOD put out Dropout, a collaboration that, at the time, was just another experiment in their ever-expanding catalog. Yet, unbeknownst to them, it would develop a cult following, resonating deeply with fans long after its release. Now, in 2024, the album is being reborn—not just as a …
News: Gnod Announce New Album ‘Spot Land’ and Live Tour Dates. Listen to an album taster, here
Gnod, the experimental collective known for pushing sonic boundaries, is set to release their new album titled ‘Spot Land’ on May 31st, via Rocket Recordings. The album represents a recalibration of their sound, embracing a new sense of freedom while retaining the essence that defines the band. ‘Spot Land’ comprises five songs that unfold slowly …
100 albums of 2021 you shouldn’t miss, plus playlist
In a moment a folly, I (not me and my editorial team, or my writers, or indeed anyone) decided to make a playlist of the year. Not one of those in order ones, just a playlist of good records, written by the esteemed writers here at Backseat Mafia. I don’t know what possessed me to …
Say Psych: Live Review: Astral Festival, Bristol 06.07.2019
Astral Festival (FKA Bristol Psych Fest), presented by Stolen Body Records, is back for its 6th year and BSM has made the journey south to check it out. Over the past six years the festival has grown from a 50 capacity room to a daylong event over three Bristol venues; SWX, The Lanes and Rough Trade. …
Say Psych: Live Review: WRONG Festival, Liverpool 28.04.2018
Something WRONG is happening this weekend in Liverpool, and BSM is honoured to be a part of it. WRONG Festival is taking place over three venues; The Invisible Wind Factory (IWF), North Shore Troubadour (NST) and Drop the Dumbulls with an enviable line up that has seen people travel the length and breadth of the …
Say Psych: Live Preview: Gnod + White Hills @ Band on the Wall, Manchester
This Wednesday something a little bit different comes to Manchester’s Band on the Wall, BSM will be there to capture the experience and you should be too! Gnod are a psychedelic noise rock collective from Salford who since forming in 2006, have had an ever-shifting lineup of multi-instrumentalists and vocalists, but some of the group’s …
Say Psych: Live Review: Rocket 20 – Day Three 11.03.2018
Day Three of the Rocket 20 dawns and the weekenders are looking (and feeling) a little jaded, but the prospect of a third day with a darker, heavier side holds much appeal. Opening are Bonnacons of Doom, a collective of musicians based out of Liverpool who last week announced their debut album with be out …
Say Psych: Interview: Meet the Label – Rocket Recordings
Neo-Psychedelia has become the fastest growing musical trend, and the genre that everyone who wants to be associated with. With that in mind, it’s easy to forget that it is people who make all of this possible and get the music out into the public domain in the first place. Say Psych plans to address …