The Brian Jonestown Massacre
The Brian Jonestown Massacre was formed in San Francisco in 1990. The band has had over 40 members since then, but its driving force and main songwriter is Anton Newcombe. Other prominent members have included Matt Hollywood, Dean Taylor, Jeff Davies, Brian Glaze, and Joel Gion. Their sound is heavily influenced by the psychedelic sounds of the 1960s, but also carries influences from shoegaze, jangle pop, garage rock, and lo-fi genres. Over its decade-long history, the band has undergone a large number of personnel changes.
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The Brian Jonestown Massacre
The Brian Jonestown Massacre was formed in San Francisco in 1990. The band has had over 40 members since then, but its driving force and main songwriter is Anton Newcombe. Other prominent members have included Matt Hollywood, Dean Taylor, Jeff Davies, Brian Glaze, and Joel Gion. Their sound is heavily influenced by the psychedelic sounds of the 1960s, but also carries influences from shoegaze, jangle pop, garage rock, and lo-fi genres. Over its decade-long history, the band has undergone a large number of personnel changes.
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Mars
Alt-space-psych-garage-funk, an instrumental one from my album “No Computer” check it out on Spotify and all other streaming places, peace and love y’all ❤️more
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On The Outside
New heavy shoegaze Ffo Failure , Hum , Narrow Head more
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Basil Ganglia
"Basil Ganglia," a track that intertwines surf rock melodies with a narrative deeply rooted in personal struggle, societal observations, and a provocative dialogue with divinity. At its core, "Basil Ganglia" (3:22) ventures into the tumultuous relationship between faith and the often inexplicable challenges of life. Drawing from my own experiences with trichotillomania—a condition that shaped much of my childhood; the more hair missing or if you saw my eyes without lashes this simply meant the more anxious I was for being a sinner—the song uses a blend of dark humor, candid lyricism, and an upbeat, sing-along surf rock vibe to discuss themes many might find uncomfortable, yet undeniably human. The juxtaposition of the song’s light, harmonious composition in D minor, against the weight of its subject matter—questioning the existence and nature of God amidst personal and global suffering—creates a unique listening experience. It’s a conversation starter, meant to engage listeners in a deeper reflection on the absurdities of life, the quest for meaning, and the beauty of embracing one's flaws. - Mastered by Mixea.commore
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