Since 2011, Mannheim had what was perhaps the best open-air festival in Germany. It was a playground for many mostly unknown indie bands from around the world. Unfortunately, it was not possible for the organizers to host the festival again in the future. As usual, financial uncertainties and declining visitor numbers were the reason for this. I attended most of the events together with my youngest brother, who lives locally, and was able to enjoy numerous musical highlights from many different genres.
Their music is diverse and has clear references to Krautrock and the West Coast sound of the seventies. But fuzz, wah-wah, and folk influences can also be heard repeatedly in their songs. Live, they thrilled me with their sprawling jams. Dripping Sun is from what I consider their best album, Masala Temples, and is a highlight of current psychedelic rock. Unfortunately, the band broke up indefinitely two years ago.
Kikagaku Moyo - Dripping Sun
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I have a couple of their albums including this one but never got the chance to see them live. I imagine they were great.
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