Bombastic psychedelic garage rock with catchy hooks and vintage tones from the UK. The Crystal Teardrop will have you grooving with ‘the best trip you ever had’ on their new single. ‘Running Out Of Time‘ features the energized vocals of lead singer, guitarist and songwriter, Alexandra Rose. The guitars jangle and strum with a staccato attack then bursting out into broken fuzz tones straight out of the 1960s. Organ backs the track ensure the fine polish and authentic summer of love nostalgia.
The band formed in 2023 and have been touring the UK and Europe with their high-energy live performances. Garage rock has always been best enjoyed live with blazing amps and the infectious drive of the music. Judging by the build and drive of these latest singles, The Crystal Teardrop must be exciting live.
‘Running Out Of Time‘ is their first physical release pressed on sold-out 7″ vinyl. In May of 2025 their first-full length album landed on streaming, titled ‘The Crystal Teardrop…Is Forming‘.
Their dedication to the pre-millennial rock sound is what defines the band. They have taken the music of the 60s and early 70s and enhanced the tones with modern production. The songwriting by Alexandra Rose often in collaboration with guitarist Leon Jones, is well considered and brings songs with high energy. The guitars are the foundation of the music and the interplay and effects are engaging.
The vocals are the centerpiece of the music. Alexandra Rose‘s voice is both Grace Slick and Joan Jett. The choruses are an ear-worm and can repeat in the mind of the listener for days to come. The vocal harmonies ring true and give strength to the starts and stops in the song. Garage rock is very much to prototype for punk and alternative rock and this fact is noticeable in this single.
Grab a copy of ‘Running Out Of Time‘ 7″ from Rogue Records and check out the other acts on the label as many will appeal to the fans of The Crystal Teardrop.
LINKS:
https://thecrystalteardrop.bandcamp.com
