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Plymouth-based psychedelic folk act Drakes Island show us that something undiluted can actually ‘Last’

Posted on 14 April 2022

With a wistful look at something so special that has stood the test of time despite the missiles that could have broken it in half forever, Drakes Island is in scintillating form with a nostalgic single to truly embrace closely with the human of your dreams on, ‘Last‘.

Drakes Island is a Plymouth, UK-based 4-piece indie psychedelic folk band that makes a wholesomely delightful sound that puts you into a better state of mind from whatever challenges you are facing.

”Their sound has been compared to artists such as A Blaze of Feather, Pink Floyd and Bears Den.” ~ Drakes Island

Drakes Island might be your new favourite band to look forward to after a long day of mind-numbing work. They remind us that it is actually possible to love like you deserve if two souls may connect as one and vow to be real with each other always no matter what. Soaring gracefully with only uncorrupted goodness and sweet butterfly kisses, this is a gorgeous single and one fit to be revered in any era.

‘Last‘ from Plymouth, UK-based 4-piece indie psychedelic folk band Drakes Island is a memoir about how a relationship that you hoped would be what you would be looking for, actually was better than you even comprehended. There is a serene daydream on offer here that will possibly find you smiling so calmly, as you close your exhausted eyes and feel so grateful for anything you have that has actually lasted the test of time. Sung with a tranquil style that has you moving your tired head slowly, this is a superb single made with that hygienic love to truly savour.

Hear this lovely new release on Soundcloud and see their vibe evolve on IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

VENTRI knows that the end could be near on ‘Dread and Terror’ (prod. Pvrple Clxvd)

Posted on 9 March 2022

With an intended chaotic and dark energy that might have you feeling a bit uneasy and extra thoughtful about the world right now, VENTRI sends us a warning about the gloomy times that are approaching humankind right now with ‘Dread and Terror‘ (prod. Pvrple Clxvd).

VENTRI is a Boston, USA-based indie psychedelic trap solo artist who propels his art to a stage that might not be ready but will be compelled to witness such a striking creation.

Soaking our mood with a single so end-of-world-like and filled with haunting vocals that might scare many, VENTRI drops one of the more intriguing releases you will probably hear in 2022 due to its content that is honest and filled with meaning.

‘Dread and Terror‘ (prod. Pvrple Clxvd) from Boston, USA-based indie psychedelic trap solo artist VENTRI, is a gloomy track that will undoubtedly have you feeling rather down with the state of the world right now. With so many issues plaguing us – as we look for a way out of this madness – this is the heart-piercing type of single that will have you feeling so overwhelmed and wondering why we can’t just all live in peace without greed and bad intentions.

The good must conquer evil, otherwise, we are all in trouble.

Check out this new doomsday single on Soundcloud and see more on IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

A Nostalgic Place: Freiburg’s ea Collective transmits us into a new world with ‘Tardigrada’

Posted on 6 January 2022
Rust Bear by ea Collective

Bringing the world a track that urges us all to free our contaminated minds and take an expedition into another planet for a few minutes, ea Collective sends us a reminder of the brilliance of his 4-track EP ‘Rust Bear‘, with his mesmerizing new single that shall put you into a welcome trance on ‘Tardigrada‘.

ea Collective is a fascinating Oliver Kern-created Freiburg, Germany-based alternative act that somehow fuses in krautrock, psychedelic, and an experimental ambient post-rock sound for our frolicking hearts to be totally encapsulated by.

Merging in different guest musicians each time, this is a conceptual idea that is well-constructed and expertly delivered with such skilful aplomb by ea Collective. It feels like you are witnessing something so uniquely fresh, in a sadly polluted world that seems to unknowingly gravitate towards the copy and paste that only serves to fill you up with littered waste.

‘Tardigrada‘ from the 44-year-old Freiburg, Germany-based alternative artist Oliver Kern aka ea Collective, is an instrumental track that seems to gain different layers of beauty through this whole experience. Your toes will be tapping as your spirit feels so replenished, from listening to an intricate track that needs to be in a Hollywood movie. You can feel the many hours of sweat and tears endured inside this invention by a true perfectionist, who wants each second to be something you remember eternally.

This is a special song indeed, that is deep in a substance that the whole family may enjoy naturally.

Hear this new gem on Bandcamp and see more via the IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Rips Through My Brain: Virgin Winter tried to untangle the vicious web on ‘Syd Jangles’

Posted on 2 December 2021

With his long locks flowing into the wind as he looks up above, Virgin Winter sings with overriding emotion that might have you feeling like this is a track you need to close your eyes with to truly experience accurately on ‘Syd Jangles‘.

Virgin Winter aka Randall Pants is a Saint Paul, Minnesota-born, Roseville, Minnesota-based indie psychedelic rock solo artist.

”I am a dorky hermit who loves art sessions and walks in the suburbs.” ~ Virgin Winter

Virgin Winter shows us his intense best with a splendid presentation that seems to summon your whole soul. This is a creative man who lets his music do the talking, as she shreds through the naked speakers with a stunning ambience that might leave you shaking in delight. His message of trying to get rid of the demons in his head is deeply honest, and you find yourself thinking back to when you burnt the webs of pain in your own world.

‘Syd Jangles‘ from the Roseville, Minnesota-based indie psychedelic rock solo artist Virgin Winter, is a mesmerizing performance from a young artist who sings with such a passionate tone. Each second has those deep lyrics that are so mysteriously intertwined in our mind – with vocals that are hard to hear at times – and cleverly forces you to turn the volume all the way upwards.

Hear this heartfelt encounter on YouTube and see more via his FB page.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Keep It Moving: London’s Sandy Nun transports us into a happier place on ‘Retrospect’

Posted on 24 November 2021

Taken off his brand new EP which is due for a 26th November 2021 release, Sandy Nun is at his care-free best with a simply freeing-the-soul single to ease the hurtful dust off any lingering self-doubts with ‘Retrospect‘.

Sandy Nun is a quickly-emerging London, UK-based indie psychedelic-pop solo artist who makes that peaceful cinematic style of music that has you feeling so much more relaxed than before.

Featuring delicious ice-creams, sandcastles, skinny-dipping and ultimately winning at life, Sandy Nun has just brought the world some pure joy in a time of such sadness. He sings with a calming mentality and doesn’t take himself too seriously – as his gracious energy lathers some much-needed sunscreen – all over our burnt bodies with a fantastic new single made with love.

There is such a welcoming and almost-vintage feel when you listen to this brilliant young musician who seems so at peace with himself, as he brings that tasty fresh air back into our lives. Sandy Nun projects his voice so effortlessly and has your emotions relaxed quickly, to show us that there is a healthier way of doing things than hurrying around so stressed all the time.

‘Retrospect‘ from the effortlessly charming London, UK-based indie psychedelic-pop solo musician Sandy Nun, is a cleverly-made video that is all about just going on with your life no matter what mishaps come your way. There is always a way of emerging victorious no matter what and staying positive thought-out is ultimately the best way to stay smiling anyway.

See his brand new music video on YouTube and see more via his IG music page.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Don’t Hold Me Down: Punk Angel wants to be lifted up to reach his dreams on ‘For No One’

Posted on 21 July 2021

As his positive energy flows calmly into your awaiting veins to be pulsated by something meaningful, Punk Angel sends our fragile consciousness into a beautifully created waterfall of much-needed healing energies with ‘For No One‘.

Sven Myren aka Punk Angel, is a The Netherlands-based electronic dream-pop act. He makes that striking music which puts your whole body into a happy trance – as he takes the top off all self-doubt – and replaces it with that warm sunny feeling.

”The act started out in 2020 from a collection of Love for modern Psychedelic, Alternative Ambient and Synth Pop. The multi instrumentalist Sven Myren has decided to play live drums, bass and guitar on all the upcoming releases.” ~ Punk Angel

You feel the crisp harmonious blend of wondrous soundscapes that are pounding together with the crashing waves, to give us a saltwater feel of goodness to wash off the toxic nature of the world. This is a track to heal together with, to be played loud, and to be enthralled with, as you feel reinvigorated by the whole experience.

‘For No One‘ from The Netherlands-based electronic dream-pop act Punk Angel, shows us a tremendously calm song that is full of mightily intricate soundscapes, which shows us his amazing talent to blend in different elements so sweetly. He is an ever-evolving artist who is refreshingly not afraid to change things up to find his optimum level – as he strides forth confidently with his clean sunglasses on – to give us a real gem of a track here.

Pushing your mind to reach new levels of improvement, is the best way to live after all.

Stream this new single on Spotify and see more on the IG music channel.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Free From Myself: Brandon Roach flies mightily high on the wonderfully crafted ‘Wings’ (ft. Amanda Morin and Mo)

Posted on 1 May 2021

As you feel the peaceful vibrations flying so calmly into your consciousness to get rid of the built-up toxins within, Brandon Roach roams into our ears so majestically on ‘Wings‘ (ft. Amanda Morin and Mo).

Brandon Roach is an excellent Colorado-based guitarist, downhill skater and producer, who creates that unique body-moving experience, with his diversely fascinating psychedelic math rock and electric guitar dance music.

The skillful guitar simmers into your mind with the story about just following the direction you know is right, so that you may heal so beautifully. You sense the subtle vocals intertwine into your curious mind, and sparkle into your soul with just the right amount of intrigue, to keep you wanting more.

‘Wings‘ (ft. Amanda Morin and Mo) from the superb Colorado instrumentalist Brandon Roach, is a heart-healing feeling that leaves your body as one with itself, after a long journey in a different world. You feel crystallized somehow and morph into a mellow state of mind that is so welcome, as this is one of those underground gems that deserves the upmost love.

Stream this new single on Spotify and see more on Brandon’s IG, Amanda’s and Mo’s too.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Spooky Edge: Sydney’s Joel Sammut is terrifyingly brilliant on ‘Home Ghost’

Posted on 3 April 2021

Returning back to where it all started after many years away, Joel Sammut opens up our curious minds with his latest striking single called ‘Home Ghost‘.

Joel Sammut is a supremely gifted solo indie psychedelic/alt/electronic multi-instrumentalist, who creates that haunted type of music that bridges the gap between total carnage and hope, all somehow at the same time.

After living and working in London, New York and Berlin, he’s now back in his hometown of sunny Sydney, Australia, working hard on his debut album set for a 30th April 2021 release.

The tremendously fascinating track strikes a wondrous mix of illusion and mystique, as his smoothly poured voice enters your veins so vividly. This feels like a headline song out of a new Guy Ritchie movie, its dark and edgy, each part feels like you are inside the haunted house with him, you feel his power and intent as the beat blusters into your mind with conflicting abandon.

‘Home Ghost‘ from Sydney, Australian psychedelic/alt/electronic artist Joel Sammut, is that excellent piece of original music that you don’t get to savor too often in this copy and paste kind of world but when you do, it certainly satisfies the hungry palate.

Stream this track on Spotify and see his IG for more.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Macaroni smile: Mister Tickle Hands bring that soulful funk food meal on ‘Reverse Vertigo’ (ft. Blaise and Emily Grove)

Posted on 26 March 2021

Bringing that old school imagination back to our lives, Mister Tickle Hands turn on the lights to the brightest they can go on the deliciously freeing ‘Reverse Vertigo‘ (ft. Blaise and Emily Grove).

Mister Tickle Hands are a Psychedelic Dance Music Crew from cozy seaside town Asbury Park, New Jersey in the USA, who are brained up by General Roshane Karunaratne and Brother Andrew who sizzle like pro chefs on a sauce so tasty, you will definitely be asking for more like Oliver Twist.

With so much dazzling funk, marvelous guitar solos, soothingly vocals that might cause you to sweat, this is all about that old school 70’s fun with roller blades on, the music free and loving. This brings your heart back to the fresh times when music was so pure and with only sweet intentions in mind, not trying to brainwash you like a lot of modern day tracks.

You feel alive here, the beat is wonderful and you can’t stop clicking your fingers, you feet instantly start tapping and all is okay again in the world.

‘Reverse Vertigo‘ (ft. Blaise and Emily Grove) from the smiling wizardry of Mister Tickle Hands, is a real gem in the rough, their music is stupendously attractive and you feel like getting that dusty headband back on, to see if you still have those back-in-the day-dance moves in your locker.

Hear this wonderful new single on Spotify and see the vibes on IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

The underdog won: Jay Saffran is fascinatingly free-spirited on the crafted gem ‘Porcupine in the Rain’

Posted on 11 March 2021
Scenes from a Whirligig by Jay Saffran

Taken off his promising experimental five-track debut called ‘Scenes from a Whirligig‘, the supremely creative Jay Saffran spikes our coats off the rack with the fantastic ‘Porcupine in the Rain‘.

Jay Saffran is a joyful hipster, humble traveler, Downstate New York-born family man and Vermont-USA-based mind-blowing indie-psychedelic guitarist, keys player and percussionist, who majestically blends his music to chill out your soul and takes you to a far-away place, so you can happily escape this whirlwind world for a while.

The splendid sounds are consistently mesmerizing all throughout this sumptuous ten minute experience to the outer reaches of space and his movie-like journey on the road comes back to life, this is the type of free-lifting music to just let play the whole way through and immerse your whole body in gently.

After sleeping in his car for some time whilst travelling around most of the USA, before meeting his loving his wife through mutual friends, it feels like we are witnessing all of his previous experiences meshed into a dazzling sound like no other. He is the underrated creator, the diamond in the rough that is slowly being found with each passing day, as his captivating music gets found by willing music fans each day to enjoy gleefully.

‘Porcupine in the Rain‘ from Vermont’s multi-skilled Jay Saffran, is a wondrous palate-feeding smorgasbord of different sounds that your curious ears will find a healing layer to hold onto, as your body shakes in delight.

This is the unexpected encounter you probably needed to rinse all the doubts away, so you can just lay back, close your eyes and apprise your soul with this spectacular track.

Hear this delightfully original single on Bandcamp and see more on his FB.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen