Psych
Say Psych: Track Review: The Creature Comfort – What We Want (Power, Corruption & Lies)
Rating: 7/10 Manchester’s The Creature Comfort have recently put out their first release in four years, the single ‘What We Want (Power, Corruption & Lies) which was recorded at the band’s base, Blueprint Studios Manchester, also used by the likes Elbow, Gorillaz and Bjork and was mixed by Fred Kindt. The eye-catching cover art is …
Say Psych: Introducing: Moondrive
Moondrive is a solo project created by Emanuele Cicerchia in 2014 and has spent the past five years creating and developing his sound in the cities of Arezzo, Bologna, and Paris. Moondrive’s sound is an amalgamation of psychedelic, pop, shoegaze, and electronic elements that hint at different decades, elements which it both draws from and …
Say Psych: News: The Men put out first track ‘Maybe I’m Crazy’ from upcoming album Drift
To coincide with their 10th anniversary, Brooklyn-based quartet The Men have announced they are to release a new album on 2nd March on Sacred Bones Records. The first take taken from Drift, ‘Maybe I’m Crazy’ is streaming now. The fast-paced track has an industrial feel as it opens, with moody vocals and haunting guitar riffs. Drift …
Say Psych: Track Review: Moon Duo – Jukebox Babe / No Fun
Rating: 8/10 Ahead of UK live dates starting later this month, Portland based Moon Duo are back with a limited edition 12″ which contents covers of two classics, ‘Jukebox Babe’ by Alan Vega and ‘No Fun’ by The Stooges. The double A side single is set for release on 19th January 2018 on Sacred Bones Records. The …
See: Hookworms release video for Static Resistance
Hookworms are back with another track and video “Static Resistance”, from the forthcoming “Microshift” album. While the band say that “It’s a song about the wax and wane of depression and an eternal want to escape the life you’ve built.”, the toe-tapping beat and bright colours in the almost Parklife-esque video give the initial impression of …
Track: Acid Dad – 2Ci
NYC psych freaks Acid Dad have followed up 2016’s Let’s Plan A Robbery EP and last month’s Die Hard 7″ with their debut self titled album, which drops on March 9th via Greenway Records. From it, the band have released lead single 2Ci, and although granted its only the 10th January, I reckon it might …
Track: The Men – Maybe I’m Crazy
As they enter their tenth year, Brooklyn four-piece The Men have announced their new, seventh album Drift is due out on March 2nd via long time label Sacred Bones. The first track to be taken from the record, Maybe I’m Crazy, is available right now. Maybe I’m Crazy mixes up the psych and experimentalism with …
Album Review: Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, Wrong Creatures
Glam grunge exponents, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club (BRMC), are back with a vengeance on their eighth album, “Wrong Creatures”. The album was produced by the legendary Nick Launay (Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Arcade Fire and Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds) and is due to be released on 12 January 2018. Their last release “Specter at …
Say Psych: Premiere: Ouzo Bazooka – Songs From 1001 Nights
Rating: 8/10 Ouzo Bazooka are a four piece hailing from Jaffa, Israel. They draw their inspiration from the local melting pot the exotic Middle East, combining local influences with classic garage rock and vintage psychedelia. Their latest EP, Songs from 1001 Nights, is set for release on 12th January 2018 on Bristol based Stolen Body Records …
Say Psych: EP Review: Bones Shake – Funbox
Rating: 9/10 Bones Shake are a scuzzy trio who formed in Manchester in 2011 and have been making dirty blues rock and roll ever since. They play everything into the red and their explosive live performances ensure they are a must see on the live circuit. They combine bottle neck blues riffs, pounded drums and …