Author: Monica Melissano

HANTERHIR

Hanterhir are a psychedelic folk, alt rock band from Cornwall, UK. They have released 5 albums to date and toured all over the UK. The album ‘The Saving of Cadan’ (2018) received ecstatic reviews from the music press.Intense energy that pulls the audience into an alternative universe is the key to their legendary live performances.The band has evolved a unique sound between acoustic folk, mystical themes, alt/psyche rock and post-punk, creating Cornwall’s modern voice in world music with a mix of Cornish and English lyrics.Bringing together acoustic instruments; guitar, flute, violin, saxophone with electric guitars, electric bass, keyboards and drum kit with extensive effects the music flows from pure melodic, anthemic hooks to explosive and immense walls of profound and emotional sound. … Read More HANTERHIR

Monica Melissano

BLACK DOLDRUMS

Black Doldrums, the lauded London-based power-duo, are returning with their expansive new EP ‘She Divine’ on premiere shoegaze indie Club AC30.
Known for delivering layered echo-drenched guitar with heavy, relentless drums, Black Doldrums create transient and euphoric dark psychedelia and they’ve once again captured their raw, untamed energy with the help of producer Pat Collier at Perry Vale Studios (The Jesus and Mary Chain, X-Ray Spex, Purple Heart Parade, Is Bliss). Recalling the early ragged glory of Black Rebel Motorcycle Club or the Black Angels, Black Doldrums are instantly recognised for their malevolent drums and gloriously ferocious riffs. The band is influenced by much of the proto-psych of the 60s, icy post-punk of the 80’s and the Brit-rock swagger of the 90’s. … Read More BLACK DOLDRUMS

Monica Melissano

PARANORMALES

Paranormales is a band from Barcelona which formed in mid 2016, composed of J.Carlos Delgado on bass, synthesizers and vocals, Ana Ruiz on vocals and keyboards, David Toro on guitar and Diogo Santos on drums. At the end of 2017 they released their first album Belona on Buen Día Records (USA / México) recorded between Barcelona & Venice and composed of 11 co-produced songs together with the Italian producer Maurizio Baggio (Soft Moon, Boy Harsher, Holygram). In March 2019 they released an EP called Juno (Music Bus Records – Spain) with four remixes of Belona made by such interesting artists and Dj’s like Antoni Maiovvi or Wolfside. In early 2020 they will released their second album, co-produced with Maurizio Baggio and published by the cult label Cleopatra Records (USA).
It’s a terrific work, featuring 10 songs marked by a dark and electronic aura, with a perfect combination of the voices, powerful drum machines and sharp guitars. … Read More PARANORMALES

Monica Melissano

FOLWARK

Vimāna is the title of Folwark’s debut album, released on Sept. 20th 2019 by Seahorse Recordings. What they got is a fuzzy, granitic, hypnotising texture that goes beyond any heavy psych, stoner, kraut or post rock label.
Folwark’s sound could remind of something vintage and classic as Hawkwind, and it’s at same time futuristic and visionary as Radar Men from the Moon and Föllakzoid’s trips. The album got already airplay from Bushwick Garage (NY), Artrocker Radio (London) and Shoegazer Alive.… Read More FOLWARK

Monica Melissano

OHMNS

Loud, fierce and savage, OHMNS from Liverpool deliver a Garage Punk snarl that sounds truly ferocious! Live at times it’s mayhem. Chaotic scenes on stage. Tough driving beats, piercing guitars, dirty rumbling bass lines and all four band members sharing screaming vocal duties. It’s pure excitement! The band got to work playing gig after gig and quickly established themselves as favourites on the live circuit playing with bands such as The Black Lips, The Gories, No Age and The Parrots.… Read More OHMNS

Monica Melissano