Debut EP from French garage fuzzers, Dusty Mush, on Howlin Banana Records. Limited to 250 copies on clear 12" vinyl. Pre-order it now before its March 1st release date. If you missed the video for the opening track back when I posted it, check it out below, and stream a few other tracks over at bandcamp.
One of my favorite Bay Area bands (seriously, these guys are fucking awesome) just released three live tracks from their recent performance at the Think and Die Thinking DIY music fest in San Jose. If you've got a couple bucks, check out Hazel's Wart's Bandcamp page and send that cash their way. Drugs and studio time aren't free!
New video by Psyche Coaster for Temples' "Move with the Season" from their upcoming debut record, Sun Structures, out on February 10th. These dudes are about to blow up, Tame Impala-style. Pick up a copy from Heavenly Recordings.
Ordered myself a copy of Morgan Delt's debut LP from Trouble in Mindearlier today. Morgan Delt is an expansion of his 2013 Psychic Death Hole cassette, and is one of my favorite records so far this year. 11 mind-melting psychedelic gems that are as free-floating as they are deeply-rooted in their influences. Stream the entire album via Hype Machine.
New EP from The Wolf, who continue to carry on the traditional psychedelic sound of Austin. Thanks to the Austin Psych Fest for bringing this one to my attention.
Alright, not really a video, but a new track from Grand Rapid's Haunted Leather. A rough mix from their upcoming record, Gone So Long, which is to be released sometime during the first half of the year. Digs.
Earlier today Noisey premiered the new WTF video for the first single from the Black Lips upcoming record, Underneath the Rainbow. They'll also be embarking on a pretty sizable tour starting in March. See you in Richmond and/or Austin.
- Dan
3/7 Atlanta, GA Variety Playhouse (w/ Deerhunter)
3/11-3/16 Austin, TX SXSW
3/20 Pioneertown, CA Pappy and Harriet’s *
3/21 Los Angeles, CA El Rey Theatre *
3/22 Santa Ana, CA Burgerama @ The Observatory
3/23 Felton, CA Don Quixote’s *
3/24 San Francisco, CA Great American Music Hall *
Split cassette from two excellent Florida outfits. 5 tracks of spirited hip-shaking fuzzy garage pop. Snag a limited edition cassette from Cheap Miami.
Travel Check's new 7" dropped today on Howlin' Banana Records. Just picked up my copy of the white edition vinyl through bandcamp (where you can also download it for free). 4 tracks of beer-fueled garage goodness. Don't miss out.
Milk Music got high as fuck in the middle of the desert and made a trippy 16mm inspired music video. "No, Nothing, My Shelter" is from the band's 2013 LP Cruise Your Illusion and can be purchased HERE.
Holy Wave's new LP, Relax, is up for presale today over at the Austin Psych Fest site. Definitely one of my more anticipated releases of the early year. Video by Austin's Alta Real Pictures. Check out another track from Relax at their bandcamp. They'll be hitting the road in support of the record later this month.
- Dan
AUSTIN KICK OFF
JAN 31- AUSTIN TX – HOTEL VEGAS – LP Release FEB 01- AUSTIN TX – HOTEL VEGAS – with DEAD MEADOW
EUROPEAN TOUR
FEB 04 | BE, BRUSSELS – MADAME MOUSTACHE FEB 05 | UK, LONDON – SHACKLEWELL ARMS FEB 06 | UK, BRIGHTON – THE HOPE FEB 07 | UK, SOUTHEND ON SEA – RAILWAY HOTEL FEB 08 | UK, LIVERPOOL – KOROVA FEB 11 | FR, PARIS – ESPACE B FEB 12 | FR, ST ETIENNE – THUNDERBIRD FEB 14 | ES, BERMEO – ATENEO BELARZA FEB 15 | ES, ZARAGOZA – EXPLOSIVO CLUB FEB 16 | ES, PAMPLONA – BAR NEBULA FEB 18 | ES, SAN SEBASTIAN – BUKOWSKI FEB 19 | ES, OVIEDO – LATA DE ZINC FEB 21 | PT, CARTAXO – CENTRO CULTURAL DO CARTAXO FEB 22 | ES, MADRID – SALA MARAVILLAS FEB 23 | ES, VITORIA – IBU HOTS FEB 24 | ES, BARCELONA – SALA BEGOOD FEB 25 | ES, TARRAGONA – EL CAU FEB 26 | FR, MARSEILLE – LA MACHINE A COUDRE FEB 27 | CH, GENEVA – L'ECURIE FEB 28 | CH, RORSCHACH – TREPPENHAUS MAR 01 | AT, VIENNA – FLEX CAFE MAR 02 | IT, MERLARA – BOTTEGHE BARRANCO MAR 03 | IT, RIVA DEL GARDA – LOCHNESS PUB MAR 05 | DE, HALLE – HULLERMANHATTAN MAR 06 | 5DE, BERLIN – MONARCH MAR 07 | NL, HAARLEM – PATRONAAT MAR 08 | NL, AMSTERDAM – NIEUWE ANITA
New Jersey duo Slippertails play an eclectic mix of Pixies-inspired fuzz rock and balls out sludge. The band's debut cassette release, There's a Disturbing Trend,is out TODAY on Fleeting Youth Records.
High-energy blues/rock and roll from Madrid. Stream the whole EP below, name your price over at bandcamp, and check out the video for the closing track, "Come Home (The Wire Walker)".
Ongakubaka will be conquering the world
in 2014 and we need your help.
Ongakubaka started because we love
music and we wanted to share the things we love with the rest of the
world. We've learned a lot since 2007—specifically that sharing
what you love is great unless it's copy written material. Posts like
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But I digress...
In 2014 Ongakubaka is stronger than ever. For the past couple of years we've shifted our
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Awesome record released on Burger Records last year that's getting a vinyl release on Cardinal Fuzz later this month. The vinyl LP features 3 additional tracks not found on the cassette (or bandcamp). Grab a copy.
Lo-fi garage/surf/punk duo out of Berkeley, CA. A quick 4 track EP featuring 3 original tunes and a cover of Coachwhips' "Hands on the Controls". Name your price over at bandcamp.
You might remember a post from last May concerning a successfully funded Kickstarter campaign organized by simultaneous drummer/guitarist, Gull, which sent him to the streets of Kenya to document and participate in African street performance. It seems like forever ago, but it's great to see that this project is nearing completion. A collection of excellent field recordings have been uploaded to bandcamp to help raise additional money for post-production and festival entries. Check out the tracks and trailer below, and make sure to stay updated via twitter.
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