In my previous blog I explored 1901, the new album from Gothenburg’s Melody Fields. They have now dropped 1991 the second of their albums to release this year. What can we expect from the band this time around? Here’s what they had to say. “1991 takes a different approach as a concept album that evolvedContinue reading “Melody Fields – 1991”
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Melody Fields – 1901
Once again, I find myself with a band who have released two amazing albums hot on the heels of each other. Swedish psych outfit Melody Fields have just released both 1901 and 1991 within a mere month of each other. I’ll get into talking about 1991 on the next blog but right now let’s exploreContinue reading “Melody Fields – 1901”
Crystal Canyon – Stars and Distant Light
Crystal Canyon are a shoegaze band from Portland, Maine in the US of A. They create atmospheric and dreamy soundscapes with lush vocals, swirling guitars, and ethereal synths. To date they’ve released two stellar albums (in this guy’s opinion), Crystal Canyon from 2018 and yours with affection and sorrow from 2021. Both showcase the bandsContinue reading “Crystal Canyon – Stars and Distant Light”
PREMIERE: Japan Review – Go Around
As a Scot its always great when I can shout out fellow Scots work here on Static Sounds Club. It’s to Glasgow we go to meet Japan Review. Composed of Genna Foden and Adam O’Sullivan this talented duo produces an intriguing blend of genres. That shoegaze wash mingles with lo fi beats and an undercurrentContinue reading “PREMIERE: Japan Review – Go Around”
Guest Directors – Interference Patterns
Seattle is world famous for being the birthplace of grunge. One of those legendary bands, Tad, included guitarist Gary Thorstensen who has gone on to form Guest Directors. The band also includes guitarist/vocalist Julie D, drummer Rian Turner and bassist Charles Russo. They’ve just released their first full length LP Interference Patterns after a seriesContinue reading “Guest Directors – Interference Patterns”
Studio Kosmische – Lucifer Rising
Studio Kosmische is the solo project of Dom Keen assisted by Jonathan Parkes of Arboria, Korb and The Hologram People. Taking their name from the experimental genre in which they play they truly epitomise what it means to be experimental and without boundaries. Keens impressive CV includes Death in Vegas, Holy Magick and Jack Medley’sContinue reading “Studio Kosmische – Lucifer Rising”
Frankie and the Witch Fingers – Data Doom
Storming out of LA come Frankie and the Witch Fingers, a band that have been making some of the most exciting and creative music in the psych genre of late. Rotating around core creators and multi-instrumentalists Dylan Sizemore and Josh Menashe. After putting in the hard yards on stage they are now joined by NicoleContinue reading “Frankie and the Witch Fingers – Data Doom”
Astral Magic – Sacred Mysteries
Hey, do you remember Astral Magic? They are the psychedelic space rock band from Finland that I told you about in my previous review of their album Balance of Oblivion. Well, they have just released another album, called Sacred Mysteries, and it’s something different this time. The band is still a solo project by Santtu Laakso,Continue reading “Astral Magic – Sacred Mysteries”
Astral Magic- Balance of Oblivion
If I was to say Astral Magic to you, what would it make you think of? Outer Space? Wizards and demigods? You would be absolutely right however in this case Astral Magic is a psychedelic space rock band from Finland. The band is actually a solo project by musician Santtu Laakso, who used to beContinue reading “Astral Magic- Balance of Oblivion”
Runway – Runway
Canadians Runway launched this, their self-titled album back in April this year which I totally missed. They are set to release it to vinyl at long last so what better time to explore these amazing tracks. They have already won over the psyche fandom with their choice heavy jams so they are fairly well knownContinue reading “Runway – Runway”
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