It was an appeal in itself to discover that today’s artist is driven and inspired by the natural world, but when I also realised that most of his music is created by him and him alone, I was suitably impressed (though for his live shows, he does have a band!). Residing in a small Italian mountain village above the city of Parma. Alessio Ferrari, better known as Upupayāma, is an Italian multi-instrumentalist and songwriter. Inspired by the northern Apennine Mountains that surround him, Upupayāma’s music is rooted strongly in Eastern and Western folk traditions, an approach that Ferrari blends ..read more

Traffic Sound were a Peruvian rock band founded in 1967 by vocalist/percussionist Manuel Sanguinetti, rhythm/bass guitarist Freddy Rizo-Patrón, sax/clarinet/flute & percussion player Jean Pierre Magnet, lead/rhythm guitarist Willy “Wilito” Barclay,  bassist/organist/piano/12-string guitarist Willy Thorne and drummer Luis “Lucho” Nevares. Their title was literally named after a particular traffic light that the band had somehow acquired – one that was placed as a souvenir in the attic of the Rizo-Patróns house where they held their practices after a wild night in Lima! The band releas ..read more

“”In Debt” is a serious collectable, private pressed LP by Cooley-Munson. A combination of minimal production, and quirky psychedelic folk-rock, this extremely catchy album deserves every bit of hype it continues to receive…” (Anthology Records) A completely random coincidence led me to this song today, so who am I to turn down a bit of serendipity! I have to say I didn’t really know what I was in the mood to listen to tonight, so it would seem that chance has made this decision for me and I accept this sonic gift with pleasure! A few months ago I did stumble upon Cooley Munson, but I guess t ..read more

It’s bugging me because I know I’ve heard this song before, yet I can find no evidence of it saved anywhere. It’s one of those familiar-friend-in-your-ear kind of songs and it makes me feel calm, I like that and often need that too! I love how music can reach parts that most other things in life can’t! Theodore Peter Lucas, better known as Ted Lucas, was an understated artist that spent most of his musical days painting the streets of Detroit golden. Though never making a huge name for himself, those who know his music greatly revere his sound, for his heart poured out amidst his all-too-few ..read more

“’Scorpio’s Waltz’ is a smoky breakbeat psych-funk gem. Evoking images of a 70s psychedelic-rock band jamming late into the hazy night. This slightly sinister instrumental is full blown funky rock with a classic hip-hop breaks’ vibe….” (Mr Bongo) Drawing from a love of European library music, acid folk, psych-funk, vintage soundtracks and the contemporary breaks scene, Paul Osborne has broken into the music scene with style!! Operating under the moniker, Project Gemini, the London-based musician has just issued his second single from his forthcoming debut album, The Children of Scorpio ..read more

“The fifth studio album & last euphoric mind-trip to Kikagaku Moyo’s imagined island. Best-suited for counting stars, looking at the ocean, and dancing in one’s daydream…” Early next month, Japan’s Kikagaku Moyo are to release their fifth studio album, Kumoyo Island, a record that has now been declared their last ever!! Celebrating a career that has spanned over a decade, their psychedelic sounds have led many a kaleidoscopic wandering and discovering that this offering is to be their last does make it a rather poignant listen. Throughout their works the band have created a sound designed ..read more

For his latest record, Venezuelan singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, Isaac Sasson pays tribute to the wonders of the natural realms. Summoning the sounds of the wind, birds, crickets, fallen leaves and the atmosphere of Venezuela’s capital, Caracas by night, Sasson also draws inspiration from his daytime wanderings through the meadows of the Pyranees. Incorporating both locations and their natural draws, he has created a parallel universe that joins his home country of Venezuela, and his current place of residence in Barcelona, Spain. Canciones de Isaac was released two days ago on ..read more

Roy Eugene Baker, better-known as actor Rex Holman, is perhaps more widely recognised to many an an actor. He appeared in many TV and film roles, including one episode of the original Star Trek, as well as one of the following films. He also appeared in one episode of The Monkees. In 1970 he embarked on a short-lived music career which resulted in the release of his one and only sole album, Here in the Lovely Land of Victory (the artwork, including a back cover photo of Homan sitting blissed out next to a passed out drunk, certainly didn’t help sales apparently!!)  Revered by acid-f ..read more

London-based Greg Foat is a prolific pianist-composer and arranger from the Isle of Wight who has been recording albums since 2011.  Founding the Greg Foat Group in 2009, his creations map an evocative journey through soundscapes that explore soul-jazz, library music, acid folk and electronica. It’s taken me 10 years to discover him, but I got here eventually thanks to today’s song! Little did I realise just how exploratory and jazzy the album that it features on is!!..but this is superb stuff – sorry if I’m preaching to the converted! Released in 2019, The Mage was Greg Foat’s ninth alb ..read more

Kikagaku Moyo are purveyors of all things psychedelic and experimental.  Their name translates to “geometric patterns” and with a sound rooted in dynamic and (often) lengthy arrangements, they enjoy creating intriguing journeys into sound.  Coming together in the summer of 2012 they started out busking on the streets of Tokyo and quickly developed into a tight group of multi-instrumentalists.  Their music is an eclectic breed of psychedelia, incorporating a broad spectrum of influences ranging from classical Indian music to krautrock, traditional folk to 1970’s rock…and anythin ..read more