PSYCHLONA'S desert-psych (by way of Yorkshire) debut Mojo Rising is a fuzz-fueled trip, out via Ripple Music and Cursed Tongue Records on November 30.
Never underestimate the impact of desert rock's massive,
hypnotic tones in inspiring artists around the world, nor on the uniqueness
achieved when that sound is ingested and radiated forth by a band from
distinctively non-desert environs...
Hailing from the city of Bradford in Yorkshire Country, England,
Psychlona began via the most rock 'n roll of origins: guitarists Phil and Dave, who had shared
stages frequently in their respective bands over the years, crossed paths in
2015 while attending a local gig and bonded over beers and discussions of Kyuss,
Fu Manchu, Sabbath, Nebula, and Hawkwind, and decided to form a new band that
night.
Setting to work, they coalesced quickly with bassist Martyn
and began to conjure the laid-back soundscapes, fuzz-driven grooves, and
weighty yet flowing riff power they mutually loved. Following their Spinal Tap-esque search for a
reliable drummer (finally finding a fit at number SIX), the ambitious and
motivated foursome wasted no time writing and self-releasing their debut album
while simultaneously organizing and hosting their own music festival, Idle
Fest, all with the goal of taking their sound global.
Psychlona floats easily between Boogie Van-era Fu and early
Orange Goblin, stirred with occasional spoonfuls of Spirit Caravan to doom
things out. Of course, no matter how far
they ride in any direction, Sky
Valley is always just
over the horizon...
Psychlona's debut album, Mojo Rising, sees a proper label
release this November, with digital and CD via US riff-rock leaders Ripple Music
and vinyl through Cursed Tongue Records.
Psychlona:
Phil Hey – Guitar & Vocals
Dave Wainfor – Guitar
Martyn Birchall – Bass
Scott Frankling – Drums
Socials:
Bandcamp - http://psychlona.bandcamp.com/
Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/Psychlona/
Instagram - http://instagram.com/psychlona
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