If you are a sucker for jangly retro garage surf bands, like I am, then there is a reason to celebrate this spring as The Pesos release their much anticipated new album "Laissez-Faire" (Lolipop Records). You might recall the Pesos released two EP's in 2017, Casual Encounters #1 and Casual Encounters #2. These two releases succeeded in broadening the sound of the Pesos, moving them beyond another band that fits seamlessly on another Beach Goth Festival lineup.
Read MoreDespite the fact that the ladies in La Luz are from Seattle, Washington they have always sounded as though they were a band from California. So what if the band relocated south and were finally entrenched in the kind of sun and surf vibes that their previous two full length albums represented so effectively? The answer would be Floating Features.
Read MoreIn 2012 the stars aligned and a collaboration between two of rock n' roll's most prolific modern artists came together for an album titled Hair, the result for any ardent garage / psych fan was a feeling of pure joy.
Read MoreThe Blank Tapes have just dropped their 18th release, the sweetly titled Candy. Just in time for the latest heatwave here in Montreal, a perfect opportunity to close your eyes under those shades, sip on something sweet and boozy and put Candy on your stereo.
Read MoreAtlanta’s Mattiel delivers a follow up to 2017’s self-titled Burger Records release with a six song EP titled Customer Copy, to remind us what an exceptional talent she truly is. Those that were left hungry for more of Mattiel’s soul inflected belters the first time around will be pleased with this between album EP. While continuing in the same realm of sounds found on her debut, there are hints at different directions on Customer Copy.
Read MoreRemember that hole you cut through your rug while rocking out to Beechwood’s debut full length album? Perhaps it’s time to replace it, but be for warned, Beechwood have just released their follow up to Songs From The Land Of Nod, so maybe just let those dancing feet loose on the hardwood for this one.
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