Heavy Moss formed in Geelong in late 2022 when Lucas Harwood and Sam Ingles reconnected after moving back to their hometown. The two had previously played together in Atolls, a band known for its gritty, retro-inspired sound. Seeking a fresh direction, they brought in Kyle Tickell and Bec Goring to complete the lineup. With Harwood’s…
A Trip To The Moon is the fourth full-length album from Ghost Funk Orchestra, the brainchild of producer and multi-instrumentalist Seth Applebaum. An immersive and playful song-cycle inspired by moon missions past and present, factual and fictional, the album adds new elements to their already diverse sound while retaining the funky, jazzy psych-soul sound that…
Electricolorized, the third installment from the enigmatic instrumental powerhouse Penza Penza, featuring Estonian composer, multi-instrumentalist, and producer Misha Panfilov, is an earworm-filled journey that defies easy categorization. This album serves as a testament to an artist who effortlessly blends genres, creating a unique and captivating musical experience. Penza Penza now stretches their funky jazz psych…
When Kendra Morris released Nine Lives at the beginning of 2022, it was the culmination of more than ten years of creative partnership with producer and songwriter Jeremy Page. The psych-soul opus, Morris’s first for Colemine imprint Karma Chief Records, was one of the best albums of the year and kicked off a flurry of…
Rose City Band’s Garden Party is a delightful blend of psychedelic and country sounds that create a truly unique listening experience. This fourth album in the band’s catalog is a continuation of the group’s porch music which features the signature sound of guitarist Ripley Johnson (Wooden Shjips, Moon Duo), the fantastic smoldering pedal steel runs…
