South Wales outfit Waterpistol return to kick-start the week with their slick new single, She Flies. Brimming with timeless ’60s flair, the track pairs hypnotic melodies with irresistibly catchy choruses, offering an exciting glimpse of what’s to come from the band. Since playing their debut show in April 2023 - formed from the ashes of several now-defunct creative projects - they’ve steadily built a reputation on the live circuit, and this latest release goes some way to showcasing exactly what they’re capable of. Dive into their psychedelic offering below.

Waterpistol are: Harry Watton (Vocals and Percussion), Rhea Padua (Vocals), Aaron Tormey (Guitar and Vocals), Carwyn Whiteman (Guitar and Vocals), Emma Way (Bass), Efan Watkins (Drums)

Tour Dates
Somerset - All Roads Festival (Sat-02-May-26)
Wrexham - FOCUS Wales (Thu-07-May-26)
Cardiff - Orange Light Festival (Sat-23-May-26)

i: https://www.instagram.com/waterpistolband

Photo credit / Lucie Armstrong

Ahead of the release of their debut EP Colour Space Transform on March 27th, Leeds-based project Group A.D. - a name set to feature heavily as the year unfolds - have shared the EP’s title track. Premiered by Lauren Laverne on BBC 6Music the experimental outfit conjure up expansive, cinematic soundscapes, all neatly bound together by their ingenious melodies and orchestral brilliance. On the new single, Aidan from the band says: "There is no greater frontier than the one in the rear view mirror’ is the opening lyric to ‘Colour Space Transform’ and one that encapsulates its message. There’s a great joy in paying homage to different eras of music, and this is a song of two worlds- the sixties and the eighties, two musical eras in both in style and production. In the words of the electronic pioneer Daphne Oram, we’re ‘looking back…to see ahead.’When writing the song, I started with a sample of an old French soul track. The string part was written around that, and then I removed the sample- the act of taking it away seemed to give the strings a yearning, cinematic feel- a waxing and waning which became the core of ‘Colour Space Transform’. It felt right to bring that string refrain into full bloom at the end of the song- like the closing credits of some strange television film..." Take a listen below as the band share the track's kaleidoscopic video.  

UK Tour Dates
28th March - YES, Manchester
5th September - Manchester Psych Fest 

i: https://www.instagram.com/group_a_d/

Photo: Trigger Happy Creative

With its towering psychedelic melodies and kaleidoscopic rhythms, Welsh outfit Keys contemplate one of life's many difficult choices on their latest single, What Flavour?. Inspired following a trip to the seaside with his daughter, Frontman Matthew Evans headed back to the studio packed with the fruitful idea, and the result serves as a bold, guitar driven dazzler. Speaking about it in more detail he goes on to say, “‘What Flavour?’ began with something my daughter said while staring at the endless choices at an ice cream stand on holiday in Tenby. We instinctively sang it back to her, and before long, it snowballed into a full-blown song. As it unfolds, the track grows more agitated, from playful indecision into the agony of craving what someone else has. We’d been deep into disco and 99 Records bands at the time, so everything came out upside down. It doesn’t sound like anything we’ve done before, and that’s exactly why we love it.” Take a listen below.

i: https://www.instagram.com/keysmusicuk

Photo: Sam Hesketh

Psychedelic Porn Crumpets - Keen For Kick Ons?

Psychedelic Porn Crumpets. Probably the most bizarre band name I've come across in recent months. It certainly stands out - Not that they require any additional theatrics when their music's this good. Returning with their latest single, Keen For Kick Ons?, the band deliver a huge guitar heavy anthem filled with twists and turns at each and every corner. Think, Tame Impala mixed with a heavy side helping of Temples. "Keen For Kick Ons? is about those fruitful days working at a pub", explains singer Jack McEwan. "I got fired for getting trollied at an open mic night trying to sing Queen. It seemed like a good premise for a track so I weaved in this narrative of a purple haired French girl who spoke in blotted English but wanted to head out after the bar closed. It's a mix of tour life and reminiscing about my days at Indi Bar, good times." Take a listen for yourselves below.



Live Dates
20 Feb–Thekla, Bristol
21 Feb–Brudenell Social Club, Leeds
22 Feb–The Cluny, Newcastle
23 Feb–YES, Manchester
25 Feb–The Bullingdon, Oxford
26 Feb–Green Door Store, Brighton
27 Feb–Dingwalls, London
28 Feb–The Loft, Southampton
09-11 May-The Great Escape, Brighton

f: www.facebook.com/psychedelicprncrumpets

Temples have today announced Strange Or Be Forgotten, their latest single to be taken from their much anticipated second album 'Volcano', due for release on Friday March 3rd 2017 on Heavenly Recordings. Self-produced by the band in their Kettering studio it keeps much in-line with their previous work offering a scattering of psych-pop melodies and quirky 60's-esque soundscapes. Take a listen for yourselves below along with a full rundown of the band's upcoming tour dates.



MARCH
26 - Newcastle, Riverside
27 - Sheffield, Leadmill
28 - Manchester, Academy 2
30 - London, Brixton Electric
31 - Brighton, Concorde 2

APRIL
1 - Derby, 2Q Festival
2 - Birmingham, Institute 2
7 - Cologne, Gebaude 9
8 - Munich, Strom
9 - Prague, Palac Akropolis
10 - Berlin, Postbahnhof
11 - Hamburg, Knust
12 Copenhagen, Pumpehuset
14 - Nijmegen, Doornroosje
15 - Amsterdam, Paradiso Noord
18 - Brussels, Botanique
19 - Tourcoing, Le Grand Mix
20 - Lausanne, Les Docks
21 - Zurich, Plaza
22 - Lyon, L’Epicerie Moderne
24 - Paris, Elysee Montmartre
27 - Bristol, Trinity Centre

f: www.facebook.com/templesofficial

Brother duo Andy and James Stone announce their signing to 1965 Records with their fantastic new single, Temptation. With hazy guitars and psychedelic melodies built in to crashing waves of percussion the band's shimmering reverb drenched sounds file them nicely alongside the likes of Toy and The Horrors. Throw in some euphoric choruses raising you to dizzying heights and the Leicester pair seem to have things pretty dialled. Lusts will release their debut single Temptation (b/w Cross) on 7” 2nd March, 2015. You can pick it up now digitally.



Live Dates - March (w/Coves)
4th The Louisiana Bristol  
5th Sunflower Lounge Birmingham  
6th Nation of Shopkeepers Bristol  
8th Nice ‘N’ Sleazy Glasgow  
9th The Castle Manchester  
10th The Bodega Nottingham  
11th The Hope Brighton  
12th Corsica Studios London

f: www.facebook.com/lustsmusic

Following on from their previous single, Superstitions, LA via DC collective Misun return with their latest track, Penny. Showcasing a true diversity in their production skills they've toned back the synths and experimental vibe to deliver a gloriously profound psychedelic charmer as jangly guitars rattle amongst its raw and echoing sound. Showing off their 60's influences in fine style Penny offers a wonderful insight in to the band as their polyamorous stylistics show no signs of slowing down - and that's just the way we like it! Check it out above.

f:  www.facebook.com/misunband

Tuesday's are funny old days. They're not quite Monday's but they are probably more hateable. Nothing much goes on. The weekend's still a million miles away. And to top it all off, you feel about as energetic as a slug in a bowl of salt. Thankfully Southampton duo Dolomite Minor are on hand to shake things up with their latest single 'Talk Like An Aztec'. Filled with darkly tinged riffs and pulsating basslines the band unleash an earth shattering force that's sure to turn heads, their psychedelic drive only propelling them forwards at light warping speeds. You can stream their new video above, the single will be released September 22nd on limited edition 7" vinyl. Pre-Order's are available here.



Live Dates
August 21st London - The Garage
August 22nd Leeds Festival (Festival Republic Stage)
August 24th Reading Festival (Festival Republic Stage)
November 13th London - The Black Heart
November 14th Brighton - Sticky Mikes
November 15th Southampton - Joiners (Club NME)

f: www.facebook.com/dolomiteminor

Not ones for the sane and normal (cast your minds back to their chirophobia-inducing clip for Lekka Freakout) London's Beaty Heart return with another mind altering video to their latest single, Seafood. Complimenting the track's ravishing fairground-infused sound watch on as the band get fed a weird concoction of delicacies by some strange blue armed entity. Released on June 16 through Caroline/Nusic Sounds, 'Seafood' is the latest track to be taken from their forthcoming debut LP which furthermore showcases the unique psychedelic-tripping sound they've become so well known for. Check it out above.

The album 'Mixed Blessings' will be released 2 June 2014. You can catch the band out on the road at the following dates below:

Live Dates - * w/ JUNGLE
May
Monday 05th - Bodega, Nottingham, UK 
Tuesday 06th - Nouveau Casino, Paris, FRANCE * 
Thursday 08th –  The Great Escape, Brighton, UK 
Saturday 10th – Beacons Launch Party - Belgave Music Hall, Leeds, UK
Sunday 11th - Gullivers, Manchester, UK 
Monday 12th - Bungalows and Bears, Sheffield, UK 
Wednesday 14th - The Kazimier, Liverpool, UK 
Friday 16th - Hare & Hounds, Birmingham, UK 
Sunday 18th - Louisiana, Bristol, UK
Tuesday 20th - Sebright Arms, London, UK  

June 
Thursday 5th - Booteg Bar, LA, USA
Friday 6th - El Rey Theatre, L.A, USA * 
Saturday 7th - The Independent, San Francisco, USA *
Monday 9th - Doug Fir Lounge, Portland, USA * 
Tuesday 10th - Neumous, Seattle, USA *
Friday 13th - Fine Line Music Café, Minneapolis, USA *
Saturday 14th - Lincoln Hall, Chicago, USA * 
Sunday 15th - Lee’s Palace, Toronto, CA * 
Tuesday 17th - The Sinclair, Cambridge, USA * 
Wednesday 18th - Bowery Ballroom, New York, USA * 
Thursday 19th - Union Transfer, Philadelphia, USA *
Saturday 21st - Rough Trade, New York, USA


f: www.facebook.com/Beatyheartmusic

As The Horrors prepare the release of their new album 'Luminous' the band return with a new video for latest single So Now You Know. Filmed in a deserted LA desert town the clip is described as being a "short surreal film about the loneliness of teenage life, and the world we create with our friends at that age". Take a watch above. The new album 'Luminous' is due for release May 5th 2014 through XL Recordings.

f: www.facebook.com/horrorsofficial

As Oliver Wilde looks set to release his new album 'Red Tide Opal In The Loose End Womb' the Bristol based artist returns with another taste of what's to come through the stream of Play & Be Saved. Oozing in a Lo-Fi charm through fuzzy guitar lines and hazed out vocals comes another Psych-Pop gem that's sure to you all hot and bothered. You can Pre-Order the new album here, due for release through Howling Owl Records on May 5th. the single will be out April 14th. Check out a full list of tour dates below.

Live dates
20 March – Oakfood Social Club, Reading (Free Entry) 
21 March – Sixty Million Postcards, Bournemouth (Free Entry)
23 March – Full Moon, Cardiff (Free Entry) 
26 March – Nation of Shopkeepers, Leeds (Free Entry) 
27 March – Bungalows and Bears, Sheffield (Free Entry) 
02 March – Spankys, Nottingham (Free Entry) 
03 April – The Lexington, London 
04 May – Clwb Ifor Back, Cardiff 
05 May – The Castle, Manchester 
09 May – Colston Hall The Lantern, Bristol 
10 May – Great Escape Festival, Brighton 
17 May – Wood Festival, Oxfordshre 
11 July – 2000 Trees, Cheltenham 1st August – Kneedeep, Liskeard
29 August – End Of The Road, Dorset

f: www.facebook.com/pages/Oliver-Wilde

Looking set to join the likes of Toy and The Horrors with an impeccable blend of psychedelic Rock Dark Bells return with their latest effort In Head. Built upon a solid drum beat the Australian 3-piece manage to raise their distinguished and commanding sound to dizzying heights as they guide us through high strung guitars and ballsy female vocals all coated in glorified shimmering reverb. 'In Head' will be released Monday 24th April via RIP Records, stream it above now. You can catch the band out on the road throughout February and March with more info listed below as they support Temples on a number of dates.

Live Dates
24 Feb - Glasgow, Oran Mor*     
25 Feb - Hull, Fruit*     
27 Feb - Nottingham, Rescue Rooms*     
28 Feb - Leeds, Cockpit*  
01 Mar - Manchester, Academy 2*     
03 Mar - Oxford, O2 Academy 2*     
04 Mar - Birmingham, The Institute*     
05 Mar Bristol, Start The Bus     
06 Mar Cardiff, Globe*          
07 Mar Bournemouth, Old Fire Station*     
08 Mar London, O2 Shepherds Bush Empire*     
09 Mar Leeds, British Wildlife Festival     
21 Mar Manchester, Kraak     
22 Mar Newcastle, The Cluny     
27/28 Sep Liverpool, International Festival of Psychedelia 

* With Temples

Dark Bells are Ash Moss and Teneil Throssell, who are joined live by Geno Carrapetta on drums.

f: www.facebook.com/darkbellsband

London's Beaty Heart return with a rather odd yet weirdly entrancing video for their most recent single Lekka Freakout. Directed by the band themselves it serves as the perfect accompaniment to the tracks more flamboyant and Psychedelic nature. If you suffer from Chirophobia (the fear of hands) then you should probably look away now. Check it above. The single will be released 11th November via Nusic Sounds.




f: www.facebook.com/Beatyheartmusic

Brother and sister duo Thom and Lucy Southern return with their brand new single Shout It, taken from their self titled debut EP. With a distinct love for Folk and Blues Rock 'n' Roll this latest offering brings their nurtured influences to life through snarling riffs and intrinsic harmonised vocals. Concocting a sound as far away from their hometown of Belfast/Liverpool as can possibly be imagined they infuse Americana tones with jangly guitars reminiscent of the Western Rock scene bundled up with a psychedelic charm. Check it above.

You can pick up the EP from iTunes right now.

f: www.facebook.com/thisissouthern

Australian trio Jagwar Ma return with a delightful psychedelic new video for their latest single Come Save Me. Directed by Hans Lo the colourful visual accompaniment features a range of kaleidoscopic Technicolour treats to feast your eyes upon as the band flail and dance between shots.

Come Save Me is released October 14th via Marathon Records, taken from the debut album 'Howlin'. The band will be hitting the road throughout the UK this Autumn along with a string of newly announced dates in May 2014. The full details are listed below.

OCTOBER  
MON 14 LONDON, UK BARFLY (Q AWARDS SHOW) - SOLD OUT
THU 17 GLASGOW, UK KING TUTS - SOLD OUT
SAT 19  MANCHESTER, UK GORILLA - SOLD OUT
SUN 20 NOTTINGHAM, UK, RESCUE ROOMS - SOLD OUT
TUE 22 BRIGHTON, UK THE HAUNT - SOLD OUT
WED 23 LONDON, UK SCALA - SOLD OUT
THU 24  BRISTOL, UK THEKLA - SOLD OUT
THU 31 REYKJAVIK, ICELAND ICELAND AIRE 

NOVEMBER  
FRI  1 PARIS, FRANCE PITCHFORK FESTIVAL
SAT 2 AMSTERDAM, HOLLAND LONDON CALLING 

MAY (2014)
SAT 10  MANCHESTER, UK ACADEMY 2
SUN 11 LEEDS,  UK COCKPIT
TUE 13  BIRMINGHAM, UK HMV LIBRARY
WED 14 LONDON, UK BRIXTON ELECTRIC

f: www.facebook.com/JagwarMa

In a trippy bubble of haze Londoners Beaty Heart return with their brand new single Lekka Freakout, taken from their forthcoming debut album 'Mixed Blessings. The new offering comes as a stripped back experimental jam. Packed with tropically infused rhythms, harmonised vocals and tribal percussion Lekka Freakout is all kinds of awesomeness. Check it out above.

The single will be released 11th November via Nusic Sounds. In the meantime the band will be out on the road October through November. Full details below.

Wednesday 23^rd October - LEEDS - A Nation Of Shopkeepers
Thursday 24^th October - LIVERPOOL - The Shipping Forecast
Saturday 26^th October - BOURNEMOUTH - Sixty Million Postcards
Wednesday 30^th October - NOTTINGHAM - Spanky Van Dykes
Thursday 31^st October - SHEFFIELD - Bungalow & Bears
Friday 1^st November - MANCHESTER - The Castle
Saturday 2^nd November - READING - Oakford Social Club
Monday 4^th November – BRIGHTON – Green Door Store
Tuesday 5^th November – BRISTOL– Start The Bus
Wednesday 6 November – LONDON - Hoxton Bar & Kitchen

f: www.facebook.com/Beatyheartmusic

Returning this Autumn with a brand new album Australian psych rockers Cloud Control look set to follow up on 2011's Bliss Release in excellent form. Their latest single Scar goes a long way to achieving this with whimsical vocals commandeering an exquisite blend of sun kissed synth and percussion. Check it out above.

The new album 'Dream Cave' is out 9th August (AUS, via Ivy League), 16th Sept (UK, via Infectious), 17th Sept (USA, via Votiv). You can Pre-Order the iTunes version here.

f: www.facebook.com/cloudcontroller