The Berkeley-based psychedelic rock/jam band, Crooked Flower, are excited to share their new music video (see other videos on their YouTube channel) for their track “Around and Around.” The single, taken from their album Into The Light (as well as from the forthcoming video album, Legalize Me, Love Me). The four-piece began their story in 2011 when Daniel Erik and Dan Ingberman decided to combine forces. The video (currently at over 283,700 views) is a “dual-use” song. “In part, it’s a love song about a partner who goes back and forth,” says the band. “I wrote it during the throes of that si ..read more

Written by Lauren Rosier The New Jersey-based musician, award-winning, psychedelic rock/dream pop artist, Aura Blaze, resumes his “musical and philosophical evolution” on his new 3-song set EP, Open-Mindedness. Aura Blaze is the moniker of Rhode Rachel, a New Jersey-based musician, who writes, records, and produces everything. This EP includes 2 original songs, plus one cover track, “The Only One I Know” by The Charlatans. The EP opens up with the extended play’s title track, “Open-Mindedness.” The track definitely has a hazy 70s vibe similar to Tame Impala. It’s an in ..read more

‘Badlands’ Album Artwork Written by Lauren Rosier The DIY musician and producer, Zack Oakley, debuts his first record, Badlands, out now via Kommune Records. Badlands is a complete heavy psychedelic, progressive rock experience transporting the listener back to the 1960s. Oakley writes and releases his own unique, signature blend of psychedelic, progressive rock, blues, and folk music all melded together with his own spin. Over the last ten years or so, Oakley has played in bands, most notably a band named JOY (who toured in the U.S. and was signed to Tee Pee Records). He ..read more

‘Clockwise On Fire’ EP Artwork Written by Lauren Rosier There’s nothing like discovering a new artist that just completely blows you away beyond your initial expectations. That’s exactly what Philadelphia’s Clockwise On Fire does for me. Clockwise On Fire is the musical pair of two longtime friends and collaborators, Tim Arnold [Good Old War, Anthony Green], and Brian Lynch. I had the honor of speaking with Arnold about this project and how the pair came together. The duo’s debut single is titled “Dig” and introduces listeners to the pair’s ability to blend alternative, psychedelic ..read more

Written by Dustin Sclafani King Gizzard and The Lizard Wizard release their record, L.W., today, February 25, 2021, as the third chapter in their albums driving into the microtonal music world. Like Flying Microtonal Bananas, released in 2017, and K.G. released in 2020, L.W. explores the musical concept of microtones, and the music geek in me is super stoked. “What is this microtonal music you speak of?” asks the average music listener. Well, I am glad you asked. You see it is the use of microtones/intervals smaller than a semitone. Have I lost you? You see in typical Western tuning, we rely o ..read more

Written by Lauren Rosier The Reverberation Appreciation Society is proud to announce a brand new album series titled ‘Live at LEVITATION.’ The album series was recorded throughout the history of the popular event and captures “key moments in psychedelic rock history, and live music in Austin.” The artists that are showcased in this series have been chosen from over a decade of recordings. The first LP in the series features Japanese psych-rock outfit, Kikagaku Moyo. This record features one of the band’s very first U.S. shows in 2014 on the A-side, and on the B-side, is their re ..read more

Tri-state musician, Rhode Rachel, is the brainchild behind the fun, sparkling music of New Jersey’s Aura Blaze. Rhode’s passion for creativity has resulted in a brilliant psychedelic rock record that sounds like it’s right out of the 1960s. While The Sparkling Black is through and through a psychedelic rock record, it transcends just one specific genre and delivers a satisfying, fun musical experience. On the opening track, “Overture: Solar Emerge,” pulls together elements of psychedelic rock including electronics, influences of Eastern music, and playful lyricism. Rachel sings “when I got th ..read more