Herff Jones is a psychadellic band from the maritime town of Mystic, CT. Their style is eclectic but they seem to put out quality material no matter what genre they’re tackling. All of their music has psychedelic aspects, but that ranges from folk-punk, to hip hop, to post-rock. Their latest release “Equals EP” is mostly instrumental and very shoe-gaze influenced. The EP has really expansive textures and build-ups, and incorporates a cool blend of electronics and acoustic instruments. Part of it is a shame, since I’m such a fan of Joey Hilbert’s lyrics, but it just goes to show, the band is not relying on anyone part of their sound and always experimenting. Whether you want to check out their new-stuff or their older works, go here. – Paul Jordan Talbot