Twin Oaks - Montauk

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“Montauk” is a fantastic first single from the upcoming album “See You When I See You” of Twin Oaks. The minimalistic beginning creates the illusion of a soothing dream pop medicine, hiding all the secrets and charms of this song for some time.

Please - Sugar Mama

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Arizona-based rock band Please recently released a wonderful album called “Audible Illusions.” The track “Sugar Mаmа” deserves special mention, it’s a great catchy tune for different occasions.

Pretty - Full Glow

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The track “Full Glow” from the album “Plastic Music for Plastic People” by Canadian band Pretty is a magnificent and informative image of garage rock/psychedelia today.

Whispering Sons - Hollow

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Whispering Sons, a post-punk band from Belgium, are about to shake you out with their dark, engrossing song “Hollow” from the album “Image” released on October 19.

TS Bright - The Same Job


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In the single “The Same Job” by TS Bright, the band only needed 2 verses and a chorus, consisted of 4 lyrical lines each, in order to create probably the greatest poetry in the music of this century.

Kid Katharsis - Grey

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Kid Katharsis, an artist from the UK, using the acoustic guitar passages, hip hop, electronica and other interesting things, has cut out the inventive, odd and sad sound sculpture called “The Joker, the Devil and the Universe.”

Feuerdamon - Animus

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One eternal night, the sails, cutting through the ink waves, wandered from one abandoned city to another, in a century that had long forgotten poisonous daylight.

The Smoking Trees - Who Is The Villain?

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The Smoking Trees, the band founded by writer and producer Sir Psych, released the album “The Adventure Continues…” on October 19. “Who Is The Villain?” is a well-crafted, wondrous track from the album, perfect for a glorious fall day.

Moon Age - Black Widow's Kiss

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On October 5, the band Moon Age, an incredible hidden gem, released their EP “Distant Horizons” that will sweep you off your feet with its remarkable character and extraterrestrial mood. A perfect start for the EP is the song “Black Widow's Kiss,” a magical psychedelic parable, rich and sweet like honey.

Witchpit - Infernal

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In this decade, new rock bands actively keep on following the tradition of being inspired by some original sources from the '70s/'80s. So things are mixing up and reinforcing a retro-oriented culture composed of smoking marijuana, occultism, vintage fantasy and exploitation movies. Now, when music, including heavy genres, becomes a cancan of the 21st century, this scene looks interesting and appealing.

Twist Helix - Ove Arup

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The band Twist Helix released their album “Ouseburn” on October 5, and it’s one special work that deserves all the attention. The single “Graphite” appeared in Grotesqualizer’s very first Friday Gold Playlist, and we’re happy to share more music by this interesting band.

Moonlight Parade - Low Sun

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In September, the band Moonlight Parade from Worthing, UK, released their album called “Out Of Nothing.” This interesting work includes the song “Low Sun” - a perfect soundtrack for escaping from the neon lights of the big city to the big unknown.

The Shakeouts - Glitter Tongue


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The single «Glitter Tongue» by Australian surfy psych band The Shakeouts is an example of an undiscovered musical oasis, full of refreshing water, that you will not find by knocking on the familiar, neighboring doors.

Didi - Fickle Friends

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The delightful new track “Fickle Friends” from Didi is a breath of fresh air and pure drive contained in just over 3 minutes. This catchy tune won’t leave your head for a while.

Gallons Of Mud - Howl

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The swing of the medieval barbaric axe wasn’t quick due to its weight, but if it hit the target, it killed 100% of the time.