Khruangbin Go All-Out Summer with New Dub Mix, ‘Hasta El Cielo’
If Khruangbin's Con Todo El Mundo was a sweltering Texas night drive, then Hasta El Cielo is a beachfront sunset. No longer on the attack, Khruangbin relax at last.
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Poppies: Assorted Finery from the First Psychedelic Age
Poppies is a journey through the outer reaches of obscure but brilliant psychedelic songs on this wonderfully crafted compilation from Craft Recordings.
Brits in Hot Weather #15
This time we have shadowy, soulful house with a UK garage twist in the form of Quiet Man X Joy Anonymous, stuttering funk from Skinny Pelembe, downtempo synthpop from CC Honeymoon, fiery punk 'n' roll from Eyesore & the Jinx, and glam-infused psychedelia from Benedict Benjamin.
Strange Vistas from the Occultism of Coil and Psychic TV
Psychic TV and Coil were vanguard bands that blended ritual magick and creative method. But even their esoteric beliefs bore scant resemblance. This is a split that runs deep.
Sonic Art, or, Groovy Rock Posters
For fans of poster art and other ephemeral graphic representations of rock music, Rock Graphic Originals is a wonderful resource.
Animal Collective Dives Into the Sea with ‘Tangerine Reef’
Baltimore's resident oddball experimental quartet Animal Collective add a new dimension to their sound - for a good cause - on Tangerine Reef.
Moon Duo: Occult Architecture, Vol. 2
The flip side to the first volume, Occult Architecture, Vol. 2 is a brighter and suitably trippy yang to its predecessor’s yin.
Cairobi: Cairobi
Cairobi's self-produced, self-titled debut has an international, globe-trotting feel while still maintaining an honest, straightforward, indie vibe.
The Brian Jonestown Massacre: Third World Pyramid
Psychedelia has a tendency to seem unhurried while keeping a tempo it can’t quite enjoy, and Third World Pyramid finds Anton Newcombe honing in on a progression that works.
Send Medicine – “Translucent” (video) (premiere)
Send Medicine releases trippy video showcasing tune's modern slice of '60s psych-folk.
Drugdealer: The End of Comedy
Michael Collins & Co. reference musical views of both past and present on The End of Comedy, and in doing so provide listeners a sonic smile.