Kraut jams by Polish psychedelic rock band Lastryko.
Rude Skøtt Osborn Trio – The Virtue of Temperance (2022)
“An improvisation rippling across time and space, merging a river of constantly in flux head-on improv, as well as making room for floating harmonies and studio-wizardry. Playful, experimental and explorative, the trio ventures into a free wash of exotica drenched in deep modal jazz-vibes – with splashes of something more futuristic and modern. But contrary to what the title suggests, there are also roaring waves of energy, sizzling funky grooves to complement the ambient undercurrent. It’s a record akin to the library music of the 60’s and 70’s and an ode to the willful river of experimental moderation. Far in.”
Earthless – Night Parade of One Hundred Demons (2022)
“There’s an ancient Japanese legend in which a horde of demons, ghosts and other terrifying ghouls descend upon the sleeping villages once a year. Known as Hyakki Yagyō, or the Night Parade of One Hundred Demons, one version of the tale states that anyone who witnesses this otherworldly procession will die instantly—or be carried off by the creatures of the night. As a result, the villagers hide in their homes, lest they become victims of these supernatural invaders. Such is the inspiration for the latest album from EARTHLESS… Whereas 2018’s Black Heaven featured shorter songs and vocals from guitarist Isaiah Mitchell on much of the album—an unprecedented move for the San Diego power trio—their latest is a return to the epic instrumentals EARTHLESS made their unmistakable name on. Night Parade Of One Hundred Demons is comprised of two monster songs—the 41-minute, two-part title track and the 20-minute “Death To The Red Sun.”… All told, Night Parade of One Hundred Demons isn’t just a return to the band’s traditional format—it’s a return to their very beginnings.”
Carlton Melton – Night Pillers (2021)
“Carlton Melton are fine purveyors of blitzed psych and space rock and for anyone who enjoyed their recent ‘Where This Leads’ album then you are in for a treat as this mini LP is culled from tracks recorded at the same sessions. Expect further journeys into orbit with sizzling guitar leads, spacey synths and kraut-influenced head nodding drums.”
Domadora – The U Book (2021)
“The U Book is a testimony to what makes the identity of Domadora: their organic way of making and playing music. There is no preparation, no Intro, and no Outro. There are no restraints, there is just pure music expressed through vibrations, strong or soft ones; Our current emotions are the only thing that leads us… If we fully relax and let go, it feels like we are no longer the ones making music. It feels like some benevolent entities have joined us, taken charge and are the one playing. It feels like being under a harmless hypnotic trance for hours.”
Electric Moon – Live at Kozfest 2019 (2021)
Giöbia & The Cosmic Dead – The Intergalactic Connection: Exploring the Sideral Remote Hyperspace (2021)
“”The Intergalactic Connection – Exploring The Sideral Remote Hyperspace” it’s a split album that came from deep deep space !!! Here Giöbia meets The Cosmic Dead, two of the best modern space-rock bands you can find. The Italian quartet come with 3 incredible songs, while the Scottish guys deliver a 19 minute long suite. This piece of psychedelic journey is a travel inside the universe, 4 tracks full of heavy psych and space rock riffs that will bring you into a psychedlic vortex with no way out! A must-have for all the space travelers. Fans of Hawkwind, Pink Floyd, UFO and Gong will be more than enthusiastic …It’s a Space Ritual journey !!”
Kanaan – Earthbound (2021)
“Emerging from an ocean of fuzz like a Kyuss that went to jazz school, instrumental power trio Kanaan are ready with their fourth studio album in as many years… Where Kanaan’s former albums have been jazzy and psychedelic explorations, with forays into kraut and free improvisation, the new album Earthbound comes at you, heavier than a ton of bricks. However, even though they wear their stoner rock influences on their sleeve, the music is not a departure from their earlier projects, more of a continuation. Inspired by bands such as Colour Haze, Hawkwind, Elder, Motorpsycho and Acid Mothers Temple, Earthbound serves up plenty of surprising twists and turns, beautiful and mellow passages and masterful musicianship. Although never flashy, the whole album is a showcase of the three wildly talented musicians as they plow their way through enormous riffs and thunderous grooves.”
Sex Blender – Studio Session I (2021)
“This is a studio session album recorded live and filmed. The band came out with all their raw sounding to express themselves as powerful live act. The album contains pieces of previous two LPs performed with different arrangements due to some lineup changes and shifted accent from lead guitar to electric organ and keyboard sounds.”
Talea Jacta meets Electric Moon – Sabotar (2021)
“Kosmische vibes (check), double drummers (double check), long songs (check), ‘Sabotar’ is the debut record by a supergroup formed by Electric Moon (a beloved German psych group) and Talea Jactar (guitarist of 10000 Russos). This album was recorded as a stereo file from the mixing desk when they met for a concert together as one band in 2019. Primal stuff.”