Los Angeles dream pop quartet, including former members of Kitten, that blends ’60s psychedelic and ’90s shoegaze influences. Sounds like: Tame Impala Listen to their latest album, Alone With a Friend.
Harrison Fjord
A band of young desert dwellers (they’re from AZ) with an eclectic sound that echoes both Live at Pompeii-era Pink Floyd and The Smiths. Outstanding musicianship and voices all around. Hear ’em while they’re hip. Check out their Puspa in Space EP.
King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard (Live on KEXP)
Freaked-out psychedelic madness by way of Melbourne, Australia.
Megafaun
Rich harmonies and folk strumming meet post-rock edges in off-kilter Americana trio comprised of Bon Iver’s former bandmates. “Kaufman’s Ballad” “Solid Ground”
Temples
British neo-psychedelic band mixes trippy baroque pop experimentation and classic Beatles-y craftsmanship. Debut album, Sun Structures, out today – sounds like it floated here through space from four decades behind us. “Colours to Life” “Move With the Season” “The Guesser”