London’s psychedelic ensemble Volleyball return the forefront of emerging indie talent with their nostalgic dream-pop gem “Aloosh.” An atmospheric delight with washed-out synths and hazy melodies, “Aloosh” is a starry-eyed phantasm of sound and space. Stitched together with punchy drums, waterfall guitar licks, and drifting vocals, this genre-opaque cut is a woozy oasis. Likened to the sounds of Kevin Parker and Ariel Pink, Volleyball’s sound fits in squarely with the most recognized names in contemporary psych pop and rock. Speaking on the track Volleball says “‘Aloosh’ means ‘from the sky’; we love how that image captures the transitory nature of memories and places, how they can be important in your life, disappearing without you noticing and reappearing when you least expect them. Memories that seem far away can be recalled easily through music.”
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CONTRA SCANDAL - A CALLING
Music, Original MixCommentUsing lush violin strings and psychedelic bass soundscapes, Contra Scandal unveils his debut LP Full Circle. The Denver-based producer synthesizes the natural world around him to immerse listeners in his captivating and worldly take on electronic sounds. Tucked carefully into the 10-track album comes “A Calling.” This warped and kaleidoscopic cut boasts a cutting-edge ebb and flow that transports listeners through the fabric of time. An expansive and unsparing look at Contra Scandal’s ability to balance emotive sound-design with bone-chilling bass, “A Calling” is an element of its own. In its entirety, Full Circle is an aptly-titled, awe-inspiring look at Contra Scandal’s far-reaching dexterity and creativity as a musical artist.
GUSPY - STEEZ LUÍZ
Music, Original MixCommentAt only 21-years-old, Southern California artist Guspy is disrupting the psych-rock landscape. His innovative take on the edgy sub-genre is poignantly refreshing. The self-taught musician’s latest showcase of sound “STEEZ LUÍZ” is a hazy treat with R&B cadences, textured vocals, and a digitally-crafted psychedelic reverb. Materializing the sound of gritty, coastal sand, “STEEZ LUÍZ” is a nod to modern beach-rock while simultaneously offering a genre-opaque listening experience. With indie-pop aromas in its peripheral, this gutsy cut is a non-conformist anthem with organic sensibilities.
