Mugstar/The Cosmic Dead - Split 12"

Two intergalactic tracks from the two of the UK's greatest rocketeers traveling today. Epic 20-minute  psych/kraut explorations occupy each side of the 12". Good luck choosing a true "A-side" on this one. Streamable below and purchase-able from Evil Hoodoo (all orders from their bigcartel comes with a limited handmade cotton sleeve).

- Dan

OUT NOW!!! Wett Nurse - Hissy Fit

The day has arrived!!! Our first release from Portland's garage shimmy shakers, Wett Nurse, is officially in the mail! We are incredibly encouraged by the number of orders we've received and we have copies headed to Australia, Canada, France, and alllll over the United States. Thanks to those who have supported us so far. Grab a copy over at our bandcamp page and stay updated via the Ongakubaka Records Facebook page. We're working to get another release out there asap, so stay tuned!!!

- Dan

Drakkar Band - Drakkar 74

Originally only released on cassette back in 1973, the "Holy Grail of Cambodian pre-Khmer Rouge psych music" is getting the vinyl treatment from Hong Kong's Metal Postcard Records. Drakkar (The Drakkar/Thra Kha/Dra Kha Band) was one of Cambodia's up-and-coming bands before communism came in and destroyed nearly a third of the country's population. Drakkar's lead singer was able to survive the work camps by playing Santana songs for the guards. A pretty incredible story. Stream the release below and head over to bandcamp to grab one of the LPs (limited to 500 copies). There's also a documentary coming in 2015 about Cambodia's rock n roll scene called "Don't Think I've Forgotten" that I can't wait to see. Watch the trailer.

- Dan

Volage - Heart Healing

For their debut LP, Volage has traded in the fuzzy sounds of 2013's Maddie EP for much cleaner production and earnest songwriting. Their sound floats somewhere between 60s psychedelia, garage, and straight up pop punk, and they show some great range within the record's 11 tracks. There's also elements that remind me of Ty Segall's record from this year. Just a great all-around record. Pick up the LP from Howlin Banana Records.

- Dan

Sitar Outreach Ministry - Revolution in Dimension 5

Excellent transcendental noodling out of Indiana. Wander the far reaches of your mind with Sitar Outreach Ministry's 9th album, released on cassette, in limited supply, on Magnetic South. Take it for  spin below.

- Dan

Bad Axe - Coachman b/w Poor Man, Run

Hot and heavy rock n roll rippers out of early 1970s Chicago. This long-lost 7" has gotten some new love thanks to Permanent Records (and Acid Archives), and it's one of the better re-issues you'll hear this year. The b-side is streamable below, but the a-side is even more killer so you're going to have to grab a copy from Permanent Records before they run out. Only 300 pressed. 

- Dan

Wett Nurse - Hissy Fit on ONGAKUBAKA RECORDS!!!!!

YOU READ THAT RIGHT! We're extremely excited to announce that Ongakubaka is taking the big leap to small independent record label!! Our first release, of what we hope will be many future releases, is a 6 track EP from Portland's (formerly Marquette, Michigan) WETT NURSE! Hot hip-shaking garage tunes for those cold winter nights. You can stream it below and order a copy, limited to 100, via our new bandcamp page (we've also created an Ongakubaka Records Facebook page. Give that shit a like). We'll be shipping worldwide by 11/25. So support the band! Support the label! i.e please buy this so we can continue to put out more jams!

Kill West - s/t

Reverb-drenched psych garage goodness out of Buenos Aires. Came across this one earlier this year, but was happy to see a submission from them in my inbox this week. Can't turn this one up loud enough. Cassette available through Volante Discos. Highly recommended.

- Dan