Category: PSYCHEDELIC ROCK
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John Shields – Songs Of Defiance
John Shields is an experienced songwriter, composer, keyboardist, audio producer, and studio engineer with current residence in Nashville, Tennessee. His music offers a unique experience which I highly recommend for those who’re into progressive indie music with unexpected twists and turns. These surprises are occasionally decorated with outstanding ideas and tremendous musicianship, which often explore…
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Hans Roofthooft – Skeletons LP (Bearded Punk Records)
Hans Roofthooft is a Belgian lead vocalist and guitar player widely known for his work at F.O.D. I previously wrote an article about their exceptional full-length named Sleepville, which unquestionably deserves your uttermost attention. This time, I would like to focus more on his solo outlet, which explores more mellow-sounding indie waters. Skeletons is his…
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Old Man Soul Club – Modern Jimmy
Old Man Soul Club is a group of experienced musicians that produces music for all occasions, moods, and seasons. Their music embraces every possible genre you could even imagine, and their exceptional musicianship shifts these genres to an entirely new level. Since the formation, this London, UK-based group released recordings such as a debut full-length…
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Ghost Frog – Astral Arcade LP
What do you get when you mix themes like extraterrestrial life, universe, and video games? You got yourself a powerful sci-fi inspired stoner rock album! Right of the bat, I must admit this recording carries some next-level ideas and outstanding musicianship. There’s something about this record that forces me to spin it over and over…
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Chinese Powerbank – Brain Pain! (Polyscope)
Judging by the visual identity of this release and the name of the group, I was quite unsure I will ever enjoy this material. At first, I thought this is some power electronics, harsh noise, or any other similar extreme form of experimental avant-garde music. Thankfully, I was completely wrong about visual appearance, and once…
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Modern Stars – Silver Needles CD
Modern Stars is a trio comprised of Andrea Merolle, Barbara Margani, and Andrea Sperduti. The group emanates from Rome, Italy, and with great assurance, I can confirm these guys are creating such unique music that spans over limitless musical possibilities. Their debut recording represents more than a simplistic exploration into the vast universe of specific…
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Odakota – The Color Of What Is LP
Odakota is quite an interesting group emanating from San Diego, California. The group initially started as a project entirely operated by Austin Wasielewski but soon became a full-time band with additional musicians such as Sanjay John and Nolan Krueger. Since then, Odakota has worked hard on the material for their debut recording. Their hard work…
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Stonetree – Void Fill CD EP
Stonetree is an Austrian group that emanates from Gmunden, a town located in Upper Austria. Since their beginnings in 2015, the group has recorded a solid debut album named The Tempest, with ten compositions that span over all possible subgenres of rock music. This year has been pretty wild for everyone, and the vast majority…
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The Macrotones – Darvaza 12″ EP (Music ADD)
Today we’re talking about another older recording by The Macrotones, an afrobeat/funk/psychedelic rock band based in Boston, Massachusets. Previously, we covered their second album named First Signs Of Danger that blew us away with its diversity and detailed approach to the beforementioned genres. Darvaza is their following recording that went a step further in these…


