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 The sound at times reminds me of King Crimson’s Lark’s Tongues In Aspic and Starless And Bible Black.

 The highlight of the album is the long and intense—over 9 minutes—“Trapped Inn,” featuring David Jackson.

Not A Good Sign’s album Icebound showcases Paolo Botta’s creative leadership with strong compositions and impressive guest musicians. The album features a blend of dark and dynamic prog rock atmospheres with influences from King Crimson and Van Der Graaf Generator. Highlights include the intense track “Trapped Inn” featuring saxophonist David Jackson. The album is accessible yet complex, confirming the band's artistic value. Listen to Icebound now and experience the rich, dynamic sound of Not A Good Sign’s latest progressive rock masterpiece!

 We are facing a kind of psychedelic rock with strong hard-rock and hallucinogenic hues, all played with the classic motorik sound of Neu! and with the typical power of Amon Duul II!

 There are also echoes of Balkan music that make the music of Seven That Spells particularly rich in nuances and original.

Seven That Spells delivers a powerful homage to the Krautrock tradition with their album 'The Death And Resurrection Of Krautrock: Omega.' Combining psychedelic rock with the motorik beat and Balkan influences, the Croatian band impressively channels the spirit of pioneers like Neu! and Amon Duul II. This album revitalizes Krautrock through strong, hallucinogenic elements and originality. Listen to Seven That Spells' psychedelic homage and explore the revival of Krautrock energy now!

 "'Marfa Sunset' is a small masterpiece that manages to evoke the hypnotic and timeless atmosphere of boundless deserts."

 "Overall, 'Dungen & Woods' has no weak moments and reveals a very interesting experiment."

Dungen & Woods is a successful collaboration blending Swedish psychedelic and American folk-rock styles. Instrumental tracks like 'Marfa Sunset' evoke visionary and hypnotic atmospheres reminiscent of classic prog rock. The album features a balanced showcase of both bands’ strengths and is highly recommended for fans and new listeners alike. Available on vinyl and digital formats via Mexican Summer. Explore the captivating blend of psychedelic and folk sounds in Dungen & Woods' album—listen now on Bandcamp or grab the vinyl!

 The Sick Rose are undoubtedly the most significant Italian garage-punk band of the mid-'80s revival wave.

 The class in composing perfect and incisive tracks remains unchanged, as one can hear in the opening 'How To Be Your Friend' and in other pleasant tracks.

The Sick Rose is recognized as a key player in the 1980s Italian garage-punk revival, rooted in '60s influences. Their new album Someplace Better shows an evolution toward power-pop while maintaining strong songwriting. Nostalgic fans will appreciate standout tracks like "Nobody," though the album’s direction may not thrill all. Overall, the release holds good quality and appeals to genre enthusiasts. Explore The Sick Rose's Someplace Better on Bandcamp and dive into a rich blend of vintage garage punk and fresh power-pop tunes!

 The Scrubs have a direct, incisive, and no-frills style in the best garage-punk tradition as can be heard right from the opening “Misery Girl.”

 With Skulls and Dolls, the Scrubs project themselves directly from Lodi to the Cosmos!

The Scrubs' album Skulls And Dolls channels the raw, no-frills energy of classic garage-punk bands from the 60s and 80s, with strong influences from groups like the Miracle Workers and the Gruesomes. The band's sound is driven by a scratchy vocal style, Farfisa organ, and tight rhythm section. The album's 14 tracks offer a dynamic and engaging listening experience, recommended for fans of the genre and vintage punk revival. Listen to The Scrubs' Skulls And Dolls on Bandcamp and experience authentic garage-punk revival energy!

 The opening 'Blighter' is immediately a small classic in the Rome style, epic and convincing just right.

 'Martyr' is a devastating piece, with a hard and heavy electric guitar as never before heard with Rome.

Rome's 'Hall Of Thatch' showcases Jerome Reuter's continued growth beyond his early neo-folk and martial roots. The album blends intimate acoustic songs with surprising heavy, experimental elements. Tracks like 'Martyr' introduce a raw electric guitar presence, while the album maintains melancholic and epic atmospheres. Overall, it confirms Rome as a leading figure in modern neo-folk. Listen to 'Hall Of Thatch' to experience Rome's powerful blend of neo-folk tradition and bold experimentation.

 There’s a red thread in their music that extends to the present, reminding us that magic and good vibrations still exist within ourselves.

 This liquid and lysergic performance expands the music 'to the gates of the Cosmos up there in Germany' and directly into the hidden recesses of our souls.

This review celebrates No Strange's live concert 'Il Sentiero Delle Tartarughe' as a vital continuation of 70s psychedelic culture. The Turin-based band’s improvisational performance invokes cosmic and spiritual themes, tying their music to both historic and contemporary audiences. The concert, linked with psychedelic art and Italian counterculture, demonstrates the band's cult status and enduring artistic relevance. The reviewer highlights the concert's atmosphere and its ability to bridge past and present through music. Dive into No Strange’s cosmic concert and experience a psychedelic journey—listen now on YouTube and explore their timeless sound!

 One can feel the influence of musicians like Debussy, Bartok, and Arvo Pärt, but do not think you’ll encounter a boring and staid album.

 Mother Moonlight is a delicate and moving narrative that speaks to us of the world of childhood, making us relive moments of our lives forgotten in our subconscious.

Max Fuschetto’s album Mother Moonlight showcases a refined blend of ambient, new age, and world music. Featuring piano, oboe, and various string instruments, the record offers calm, gentle atmospheres infused with classical influences. It evokes childhood memories and provides a relaxing listening experience. Recommended for fans of genre-fusing, thoughtful music. Listen to Mother Moonlight now and immerse yourself in Max Fuschetto's serene and evocative soundscape.

 We are undoubtedly dealing with a unique writer: his perspective is cosmic and anti-anthropocentric, endowed with a genuine poetic vein, a macabre and decadent touch, and possessing a monumental and bizarre vocabulary.

 Atlantis and the Lost Worlds fills a gap by making available to "weird" enthusiasts a writer who, over the years, had gained a "Holy Grail" status.

Clark Ashton Smith's 'Atlantis and the Lost Worlds' is a long-awaited complete Italian edition featuring four of his major story cycles. The review praises the author's unique, cosmic perspective and decadent prose style. The book marks an important addition for fantasy and weird fiction enthusiasts, enriched with detailed translations, maps, and illustrations. Smith is positioned as a pillar of early 20th-century American fantasy alongside Lovecraft and Howard. The volume stands out as a significant cultural and literary release in Italy. Dive into the cosmic and decadent worlds of Clark Ashton Smith—explore 'Atlantis and the Lost Worlds' and experience timeless fantasy like never before.

 The 5 tracks of Desire are characterized, in the style of Albin Julius’s latest productions, by liquid and expansive sounds.

 The title-track wraps us with its mantric spirals and post-punk rhythms with the bass in great evidence.

Desire is a collaborative mini-album featuring five psychedelic tracks blending White Hills' and Der Blutharsch's signature styles. The album emphasizes ritualistic and space-rock elements with prominent bass and hypnotic vocals by Marthynna. It honors dark post-punk roots while exploring expansive, cosmic soundscapes. Highly recommended for fans of psychedelia and Albin Julius' cult projects. Discover the hypnotic fusion of psychedelia and ritual rock—listen to Desire on Bandcamp now!