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Babe Rainbow &bull; <i>Slipper imp and shakaerator</i>

Babe Rainbow • Slipper imp and shakaerator

Swimming out from the multicolor wave of Australian psychedelia that's been lapping our shores for the past decade, this band has revealed itself to be a quality addition to any activity that might involve sunshine and the words "relax" or "enjoy."

White Denim &bull; <i>12</i>

White Denim • 12

Thick and syrupy, this is an American counterbalance to the heady psych-funk acts coming out of Australia recently, The interplay between jazzy elements and dense pop textures makes for a distinctive sound, drawing you into its warm fuzzy embrace.

Ty Segall &bull; <i>Harmonizer</i>

Ty Segall • Harmonizer

Ty’s arsenal of instrumentation continues to grow, as he fills out his domain of prog-rock, stoner drones, glam trash, and other Seventies detritus with keyboards, more keyboards, and an evolving sense of studio wizardry.

Hearty Har &bull; <i>Radio Astro</i>

Hearty Har • Radio Astro

Rock and roll is absent from the charts, and you’d hardly know there is a serious revival going on, this slab of shimmering paisley from the Fogerty kids being a prime example. Get your riffs, hooks, choruses, and more right here.