Check out this great EP #zot2017 packed with bluesy acid vibes.

Firefriend - The Black Hole (Little Cloud Records, January 28, 2017)

This psych trio from São Paulo, Brazil, led by vocalist and bassist Julia Grassetti (with Carlos Amaral and Yuri Hermuche rounding out the lineup), has blues burning deep in their soul. Firefriend has been around for about a decade and has recently started to gain attention beyond national borders, confirming the excellent moment for psychedelic music in South America. Signed by Little Cloud Records (who will also release their upcoming LP "Sulfur"), the trio released this EP titled "The Black Hole" on January 28, which, despite its brevity, can rightfully be described as a true bomb. The band's sound is a drone psychedelia infected with that noise aesthetic derived from experiences like those of Sonic Youth or the more experimental Blonde Redhead, along with reverberations inherited from the long tradition of the 13th Floor Elevators. Dominating it all is the imposing voice and expressiveness of Julia, a vocalist (who somewhat resembles Tess Parks, the protégé of Anton Newcombe) who could be described as a female version of Jim Morrison, fully devoted to hypnotic practices that she manages to pull off perfectly. What can I say, I’m genuinely looking forward to the album's release with great expectations.

Firefriend - The Black Hole

#drone #psychedelia #acid