April Magazine - Wesley's Convertible Tape for the South Available On:LP lockdown-inspired ‘Alien Boys’ and ‘Sky

lockdown-inspired ‘Alien Boys’ and ‘Sky Rocket’

with a particularly fierce solo thanks to Zoot Horn Rollo

It’s deeply personal

Final track "Snakehips' Dream" stretches cooly out over 15 minutes to round out a spellbinding album

RIYL: Scott Walker

April Magazine - Wesley's Convertible Tape for the South Available On:LP lockdown-inspired ‘Alien Boys’ and ‘SkyThe wash of flangers & shimmery reverb have been the foundation in Cali psych ever since the Byrds went electric. And while that sound might've dropped off occasionally, it never dropped out. The Velvets minimalist stylings were infused into the mix by The Dream Syndicate in the early 80's & thus a game changer was born. Clay Allison, Opal, Green On Red all took their charge from that current. Then the Shoegaze scene of the 90's looked at those bands