Austin Psych Fest

Chilean psych-rock band Föllakzoid will release III (yes, their third album) via Sacred Bones on March 31. Its four long tracks follow dark, minimal lines, locked grooves and spaced-out repetition…

Let’s try this again, shall we? Primal Scream were supposed to have toured around an appearance at the 2014 Austin Psych Fest, including Irving Plaza and Warsaw in NYC, which ended up not happening…

Melody’s Echo Chamber is currently working on her follow-up to her 2012 debut LP. The new album, which will be self-released, will be out later this year, but she did release a single, “Shirim,” in late 2014…

Austin Psych Fest 2014 (more by Tim Griffin) The annual Austin Psych Fest, which they’ve renamed “Austin Psych Fest presents Levitation” (more on that below), happens this year from May 8-10 at the Carson Creek Ranch…

Austin Psych Fest 2014 (more by Tim Griffin) Austin Psych Fest is returning for its eighth year in 2015 from from May 8-10 at the Carson Creek Ranch…

Austin Psych Fest photos are up in five parts: DAY ONE, DAY TWO, DAY THREE, LIARS & THE HORRORS

At dusk, Mikal Cronin began his performance on the Reverberation stage. A few fans ran from either the swing tree, hammocks, or other shows to catch the hardworking Los Angelian…

Medicine closed out Saturday perfectly with their abrasive yet eclectically catchy guitar tones. When they abruptly announced that they had played their last song the crowd sprang to life, clapping and shouting loud enough that the powers at be had no choice but to let them do another song…

Boston’s Quilt played early on Elevation, and not a ripple in the water came from their laid-back soft psych. They would be infuriating to see in a club on a Saturday night, but against the scenic backdrop of Carson Creek, they were appropriately pleasant…

Liars never ever sound hollow. There’s a fine line between wankery and worthy experimentation, and thanks to their passion, Liars always make for a worthy live show…