Despite the reputation of this rather liberal land – some would go so far as calling it the adult playground of Europe- the Psych music scene has yet to take on a significant presence in the Netherlands. There are undeniably some very talented groups, but the scene remains rather underdeveloped. That’s where Magic Moon comes into play- a Dutch band…
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Long live Wolfmother- Long Live Rock and Roll: An Interview with Andrew Stockdale
I think we all remember where we were when Wolfmother’s Woman came out. For me, it was like all my fantasies of 70s rock bands coming back and saving me from the mundane early 2000s music scene had manifested through some magical, unbelievable group called Wolfmother. Rock and Roll was begging for the return of some psychedelic heaviness, and when…
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Man Duo and Beyond: An Interview with Jaakko Eino Kalevi and Sami Toroi (Long-Sam)
Hailing from a small town a few hours from Helsinki, Man Duo is bringing some alluring tunes to the airwaves. Perhaps it’s the fact that they come across as a rather somber and tranquil duo, that you can’t help but compare these two to a modern Simon and Garfunkel. That is, if Simon and Garfunkel had produced some magical electro…
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Nightmarish, Psychedelic and Soulful: The Casey Jr. Ride’s ERROR #404
These talented Germans are back at it again. While most groups produce one or two good numbers, the Casey Jr. Ride have yet to produce a song I haven’t thoroughly enjoyed. With such a deep, powerful and sensual sound, how could you not get behind them? This past July I wrote a review on their then latest album, Heliocentric View.…
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Rock ‘n’ Roll Never Died: An Interview with Samuel Shea of the Warbly Jets
You may have heard of the Warbly Jets from their brilliant debut single Alive, which was released in 2016. Though currently based in Los Angeles, the group has strong New York roots. So much so, that their group name references the New York classic, Westside Story. Starting with duo Samuel Shea and Julien O’Neill, bassist Dan Gerbang and drummer Justin…
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Set Out in the Other Direction and Found the Way: An Interview with Steve Gunn
Continually perfecting his technique, Steve Gunn is the epitome of a guitar virtuoso. He creates complex melodies, but manages to deliver them in such a naturally effortless way. He is self taught, which makes it all the more impressive. What draws me to his work is the actual content of the music he produces; his songs cover topics that should…
