London Down Dreamcrusher San Jose, California band London Down has released a new EP Dreamcrusher packed with 90s styled alternative rock with pre-grunde ethos and catchy melodies. London Down has member Steve Hartsoe as singer and guitarist and Chris Carbone on bass. The two are known for playing together in The Raging Marys. The Raging Marys released their first album Birthday in 1989 and it was a lost gem in the early grunge movement along side bands like Mudhoney, and The Tragically Hip. London Down carries on that legacy with Dreamcrusher a four song EP with retro 90s sounds gritty vocals and clear tones. The bad is tight with precise…
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“The Ashes” Inspire: Alex E.T.
August 29, 2021. Los Angeles, CA The gentle jangle announces the entry of the Renaissance Parlor. There are no casual shoppers at Coventry Village’s Renaissance Parlor – only the coolly serious in search of pristine paisley, faded denim, and worn leather. Tidy displays of autographed records and rock fliers complete the space as the Velvets drift off into the ether of the aging building’ steam-heat. There, behind the glass displays of bakelite bangles and beads, sits teenage Alex Tapié, taking it all in, brewing her future psych rock opus. That’s Alex E.T. To me, Alex E.T. will always be the impossibly kind retail associate chopping up the register in the…
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Black Satori’s New 7″ Vinyl from Echodelick Records
"Black Satori has released a new 7" single of heavy-ish garage-psych on Echodelik Records."
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Summer Singles Round Up!
Summer is in full swing, and bands have been releasing some fantastic singles! Here’s a roundup of some of the best new releases and some of the full length releases we have to look forward to: The Small Breed- The Fifth Season The Small Breed, out of the Netherlands, always do a phenomenal job of spinning baroque, psychedelic melodies. On “The Fifth Season” they’re delving even more into heavy psych than on previous releasing, making me very excited for their next full release! Acid Tongue (feat Death Valley Girls)- Take Me To Your Leader A heavy rockin, rollin, new psych collaboration between Acid Tongue and Death Valley Girls with a…
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POW World Music Video Premiere: The Harmony Motel’s “Gettin’ Started Late”
Stanton Hall will be known to POW readers as the bassist for Portland’s The Zags. This year, he’s releasing a new album from his solo project The Harmony Motel- recorded as a result of quarantine, Topical Depression will be out August 13th with lead single “Gettin Started Late”‘s video out today! Check out the world premiere of the video below. The video was recorded on Stanton’s recent epic family road trip and the tune has major bouncy, retro vibes and fun melodies that make you want to jump in your car for a weekend getaway. According to Stanton, “Bradley Skaught, singer-songwriter-guitarist for the most excellent Bay Area band The Bye…
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Baroque pop at its finest: HIGH TATRAS’ release their new single “Soft Leather (Dead Line)”
"It’s an eclectic mix, but balances out like a smooth scotch on the rocks. "
