Arcadian Child – ‘Protopsycho’ (2020)
The Cypress based, psychedelic masters of Arcadian Child released their third full length album on October 9th. The album is called 'Protopsycho', and if you've ever liked anything...
Reviews
David-Ivar Herman Dune: Notes From Vinegar Hill By Courtney Knopf with Zack Kopp
There’s a myth of California and, more specifically, Los Angeles, that reaches far across the wire of popular culture—opportunity and prosperity; As-Seen-On-TV glamour and sunshine. The reality, of...
Crazy Diamonds Shine on at the Roundhouse in London
Pink Floyd fans are having quite a year. There are several superb reissues and new projects finally getting released. One of the most surprisingly successful projects is Nick...
Melody Fields – ‘Broken Horse’ (2020)
More Darkly Haunting Than Early Bryds ... I sincerely like the rippling melodic music of Melody Fields, yet in the same breath they’ve forever seemed have trouble finding...
Trapeze – ‘Trapeze’ (1970)
Formed in 1969, Trapeze originally consisted of John Jones (trumpet, vocals), Terry Rowley (keyboards), Glenn Hughes (bass, piano, vocals), Mel Galley (guitar, vocals), and Dave Holland (drums). The...
The Land of Sensations & Delights: The Psych Pop Sounds of White Whale Records, 1965–1970 (2020)
The vinyl record revival and continuing interest in the music of the 60’s has spurned crate-digging record collectors to seek out the most obscure and forgotten artists of...
Trapeze – ‘Medusa’ (1970)
Following the release of their self-titled debut LP in early 1970, lead vocalist/trumpeter John Jones and keyboardist Terry Rowley exited Trapeze. Remaining members, lead guitarist Mel Galley, lead...
Big Blood – ‘Dark Country Magic’ (2020)
Following a decade of travelling the alternative universe submerged in experimental, avant-folk, psychedelic, New Weird America(na), several members of the Portland, Maine-based communal collective that was Cerberus Shoal...
Anton Barbeau – ‘Manbird’ (2020)
Anton Barbeau has recorded over 30 albums, but sadly, many people have never heard of him. On a positive note, however, Kawabata Makoto and his Acid Mothers Temple...
White Manna – ‘ARC’ (2020)
The seventh studio album from California’s intrepid space navigators explores a more introspective mood. With songs ranging from under a minute to over ten, there’s a soothing somnambulant...