New Psychedelic Rock Bands to Check Out in 2016
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With the summer concert season in full swing, we’re taking a look at some of the best new psychedelic rock bands to catch live this year.
The Growlers
The Growlers are a psychedelic rock band from Los Angeles, California, United States, formed in 2006. The band’s music is a mix of garage rock, psychedelic rock, and country. The Growlers have released six studio albums, two live albums, and one extended play.
Hazy, lo-fi sound
Growlers are an American band from Los Angeles, California. The band was formed in 2009 by singer/guitarist Brooks Nielsen and lead guitarist Matt Taylor. The band’s music is a mix of garage rock, surf rock, and psychedelic rock. The Growlers have released six studio albums, two live albums, and one EP.
The Growlers’ sound has been described as “hazy”, “lo-fi”, and “psych-infused”. The band’s lyrics often center on themes of love, loss, and nostalgia. The Growlers have been compared to acts such as The Beach Boys, The Strokes, and Tame Impala.
The Growlers’ first album, Are You in or Out?, was released in 2010. The album was well received by critics, with some calling it a “lo-fi classic”. The album’s single, “Everyone’s a Winner”, became a cult favorite among fans of the band.
The Growlers’ second album, Hung at Heart, was released in 2013. The album was produced by Julian Casablancas of The Strokes and featured a more polished sound than the band’s previous release. Hung at Heart received positive reviews from critics and debuted at number two on the Billboard Heatseekers chart.
The Growlers’ third album, Chinese Fountain, was released in 2014. Chinese Fountain featured a more experimental sound than the band’s previous releases and garnered mixed reviews from critics. However, the album was a commercial success, debuting at number one on the Heatseekers chart.
The Growlers’ fourth album, City Club, was released in 2016. City Club received positive reviews from critics and debuted at number nine on the Billboard 200 chart.
Vocalist Brooks Nielsen’s unique croon
Since their formation in 2009, The Growlers have carved out a niche in the music world with their distinctive brand of psychedelic surf-rock. The Orange County-based band has gained a loyal following thanks to their hard-working DIY ethic and raucous live shows, and they show no signs of slowing down any time soon.
Led by the enigmatic front man Brooks Nielsen, The Growlers write catchy, sun-drenched songs that are equal parts Beach Boys and 13th Floor Elevators. Nielsen’s unique croon is one of the band’s most distinctive elements, and it gives their music a timeless quality that sets them apart from their peers. If you’re looking for a new Psychedelic Rock band to check out in 2016, be sure to give The Growlers a listen.
The Allah-Las
The Allah-Las are a new psychedelic rock band that you should definitely check out. They have a unique sound that combines classic psychedelic rock with a modern twist. The end result is a sound that is both familiar and fresh at the same time. If you’re a fan of psychedelic rock, then you’ll definitely want to check out The Allah-Las.
60’s garage rock revivalists
The Allah-Las are a psychedelic rock band from Los Angeles, California, United States. The group has been described as a “vintage 60’s garage rock revivalists”. The band consists of Pedrum Siadatian (lead vocals and guitar), Miles Michaud (vocals and harmonica), Spencer Dunham (bass) and Matthew Correia (drums).
The band’s self-titled debut album was released on September 18, 2012, by Innovative Leisure. The album peaked at number 38 on the Billboard Heatseekers Albums chart, and number 4 on the Top Heatseekers Albums chart. The album was well received by critics, with multiple reviews describing it as “a perfect example of modern garage rock”.
The band’s second album, Worship the Sun, was released on October 7, 2014. The album debuted at number 2 on the Top Heatseekers Albums chart and number 9 on the Billboard Hard Rock Albums chart. It also received positive reviews from critics, with AllMusic stating that it “maintains the perfect balance of referencial posturing and genuine inspiration”.
Standout tracks include “Catamaran” and “Could be You”
The Allah-Las are a four-piece band from Los Angeles, California, United States, formed in 2008. The band consists of Miles Michaud (vocals, guitar), Pedrum Siadatian (guitar, vocals), Matthew Correia (drums) and Spencer Dunham (bass).
TheAllah-Las’ self-titled debut album was released on Innovative Leisure in 2012 to critical acclaim. The album was produced by Nick Waterhouse and featured the single “Catamaran”, which was used in a 2013 Levi’s jeans commercial. The band’s sophomore album, Worship the Sun, was released on September 16, 2014 on Innovative Leisure.
TheAllah-Las have toured internationally and performed at various music festivals, including Lollapalooza, Glastonbury Festival, Primavera Sound, Pitchfork Music Festival and Austin City Limits.
The Black Angels
The Black Angels are an American psychedelic rock band from Austin, Texas. They have released five studio albums and one live album. They are named after the Velvet Underground song “The Black Angel’s Death Song”. Their music has been described as “psychedelic garage rock” and “dark garage rock”.
Dark, atmospheric sound
The Black Angels is a five-piece psychedelic rock band from Austin, Texas. The group has released five studio albums and one live album. The band’s name comes from the Velvet Underground song “The Black Angel’s Death Song”.
The Black Angels’ music has been described as dark and atmospheric, with a sound that is influenced by 1960s garage rock and psychedelic rock. The band has been compared to the Doors, the 13th Floor Elevators, and other Psychedelic Rock groups of the 1960s.
The group has toured extensively, including appearances at Lollapalooza, Coachella, and Bonnaroo.
Notable tracks include “Evil Things” and “Don’t Play with Guns”
The Black Angels are an American psychedelic rock band from Austin, Texas. Formed in 2004, the group has released five studio albums and one compilation album. They have toured extensively both in the United States and internationally.
The band’s name is derived from the Velvet Underground song “The Black Angel’s Death Song”. Lead singer Alex Maas has said that “It just seemed like such a dark and evil name. And at the time there were a lot of angelic names for bands like The Angels, White Stripes and The Vines. We thought having a dark sounding name would kind of set us apart.”
The band’s music has been compared to that of The Doors, Love, The Brian Jonestown Massacre, Spacemen 3 and early Pink Floyd. Critics have also described their sound as “garage rock”, “psychedelic rock” and “psychedelic punk”.
The Black Angels have released five studio albums: Passover (2006), Directions to See a Ghost (2008), Phosphene Dream (2010), Indigo Meadow (2013) and Death Song (2017).
