Back catalogue: Psych/Garage Rock

Review: Rain Parade’s Last Stop On The Underground EP marks a significant return for the band, following their long break from the music scene. Known for their role in shaping the Paisley Underground sound in the 1980s, the EP showcases original members Matt Piucci and Steven Roback continuing their signature neo-psychedelic style. The release comes alongside their first full-length album in nearly forty years, Last Rays of a Dying Sun. The EP’s features 'Surprise, surprise' and 'Didn’t know what not to say,' blending the band’s familiar jangly guitars with reflective lyrics. Also included is the title track 'Last stop on the underground' and 'Happy to leave,' which capture a mix of nostalgia and progression. Their 1983 release Emergency Third Rail Power Trip was hailed as one of the standout albums of the Paisley Underground, earning high praise from critics. With this new material, Rain Parade reinforces their place in the psychedelic rock landscape once more.

Review: Grapefruit is set to release "Rain: Tomorrow Never Comes: The NYC Sessions 1967-1968," a lost Psychedelic Pop gem from the Anglo-American trio formed post-Lomax Alliance. Featuring a Beatles-meets-West-Coast sound, this album was recorded with the help of Young Rascals engineer Chris Huston but never secured a recording contract. Despite performing at iconic venues like the Whisky a Go-Go and the Fillmore, the band disbanded after a brief stint as The Gypsy Wizards Band. This first-ever issue includes original tracks and six previously unreleased songs. With vintage handbills, posters, and photos by Linda Eastman, this release is a great discovery for fans of melodic West Coast Psychedelic Pop.