Beginning with the legacy of The 13th Floor Elevators, Austin’s keeping a stronghold on their empire of psychedelic rock and bands like Rayon Beach are testament to that reign. Having played last year’s Psych Fest, a fuzzed out festivus of feedback both local and national, Rayon Beach is a crown jewel in the city’s trippy crown. Rayon Beach strikes the perfect balance of bludgeoning garage rock, synthesized beach pop, and hallucinogenic ambience- a trifecta for any summer playlist. The trio’s been spacing out together since 2009 and put out Memory Teeth last year. Enjoy the title track and prepare for some serious flashbacks.
–Lucy Barber