Garage punk duo, Spaceships, may bathe their songs in raw, lo-fi fuzz that’s as thick as London fog, but if you allow yourself to be consumed by it, you’ll walk right into the middle of the emotional energy of a generation lost at sea, past apathy, past anger, with a voice that yearns to be heard. The band is set to release their debut full length album, “Cool Breeze Over the Mountains,” a witty title befitting a neo-folk pop act, on Mock Records, July 23. The first single, “Ghost,” off the forthcoming LP fits into the west coast DIY landscape, but proves an authenticity with no sign of irony or kitsch, just solid youthful rock ‘n roll. This Friday, July 19, the duo will be playing The Smell to celebrate their record release, joined by Shark Toys, Snow Wite and Palm Reader. – Jacqueline Caruso
