We’ve been taking note of the new wave of psychedelic-baroque pop, headed by artists including Foxygen and Jacco Gardner. New Jersey’s The Black Hollies have been playing a similar genre since the MySpace era (mid 00’s), which earns them the ‘precursor’ tag. Their October LP release ‘Somewhere Between Here And Nowhere,’ will get the vintage pop fans bobbing their heads back and forth – it’s safe to say that the guys are fans of the 13th Floor Elevators and know the entire ‘Nuggets’ compilation by heart. The title track single channels the late Velvet Underground and procedes suavely towards a 60’s inspired call-and-response sing along. The rest of the record slowly becomes a medley of 60’s underground psychedelia, with bits of late 70’s and early 80’s new wave thrown in the mix. What possibly stands out most, is the ending trilogy of "Lunatic Influenza" parts 1, 2, and 3. Lie down on your parents shag carpet, put on your headphones and get ready for a trip. – Sam Kogon @samkogon
We added this song to The Deli’s playlist of Best NYC songs by emerging NYC artists – check it out!