shishi is what surf music would sound like if it was made in the dark near the frozen shores of the Baltic sea. Because it was. Benadetta, Victoria and Maria Rosa (these are definitely not their real names) are a trio of Lithuanian mermaids who create “zero-waste trash music” under the name “shishi”. They sing […]
Interview with The Violet Mindfield – Odds & Ends
The Violet Mindfield is an American four piece Garage/Surf/Psych/Bedroom/Acid folk/Lo-fi/among other things/rock band from the Inland Empire of southern California. The group strives to project in their music the vibration of love and light, like a companion through the shadows, to all the hearts and minds venturing to enter their sonic abode In this interview […]
Buckle Up for a Fuzzy, Lo-Fi, Rock and Roll Ride, The Prof.Fuzz 63 Release Owls
Established in 2014 and having performed over 200 shows since, Texas based fuzzy, lo-fi, surf-esque rockers The.Prof Fuzz 63 are preparing to release their latest album, Owls, on June 15th via Sister Raygun Records. However, the title track and music video – by web cartoonist Ryan J. Gill at The Other Ass – are now […]
Interview with Mojo Bozo’s Electric Circus – Germ City
The Walsh brothers Ryan and Shane are joined by Jeremy Hayes to form the psychedelic rock trio Mojo Bozo’s Electric Circus. Residing in Annapolis, Maryland, this talented trio draw influences from surf rock, psychedelic rock, and progressive rock. In this interview spotlight, I chat with members of the band about their latest project (Germ City), […]
Interview with John Otto Young – Sunset Tour
John Otto Young is a Connecticut, USA keyboardist, musician, and songwriter who has been playing and recording in a number of projects over the last 6 decades. As a weekend warrior, he co-founded the Center Street Bandin 1989. While they did some great cover music, they focused their efforts on songwriting and released two locally […]
Interview with Sun Bloom – Take It Away
London trio Sun Bloom take the indie world by storm with their infectious new single Take It Away, out now. The single blends surf-rock, dream-pop and indie-rock sensibilities to create a sounds that is both vibrant and refreshing. Take It Away brings with it that familiar Californian sunshine sound, with its swirling riffs, hazy hooks […]
The Mezcaltones Deliver Desert Rockin’ Sonic Adventure On New Album, The Mezcaltones Second Now Available
What happens when some dangerous sonic attitude gets infused with Mezcal tequila, Tarantino-esque sonic soundscapes, 60’s surf rock guitar vibes and a little Tex Mex? Sydney, Australia’s The Mezcaltones might be as far away from Mexico as one can be but that doesn’t stop this invigorating, desert-weathered, sultry sounding sextet from rockin’ our socks […]
Nashville based Arlie Deliver Lo-Fi, Psychedelic, Surf Rock Grooves with Didya Think
Nashville based rockers Arlie deliver a lo-fi, alt-surf-psychedelic jam with their single Didya Think. Conjuring up nostalgia for classic rock sounds created by The Beatles, The Who, The Beach Boys and more music from a very lovable era of rock, Arlie know how to lay down the grooves and jam out with style. After spending […]
Interview with three/\sides – IIPA
With a passion for classic, psychedelic, surf rock and early disco; three/\sides delivers a creative blend of soundscape and songwriting. In this interview spotlight, we chat with members of three/\sides to discuss influences, their latest project, challenges as indie musicians and much more. Full Q&A along with links and streams below. Let’s dive a little deeper into three/\sides, the band, […]
The Moon Has Flown Away – The Epic Sound of Elliot Schneider
Elliot Schneider has lived a full life. Fuller than the average human. For the full story on the exciting adventures of a free spirited, go-getting artistic talent, read his full bio here. With introductions out of the way, let’s jump into the lush, classic-sounding, psychedelic rockin’ vibes of his newest epic arrangement, The Moon Has […]
