Space Surf

On the first of May, contrary to the actual reason for this workers' holiday, we have a tradition of meeting up at various parties organised by local clubs, drinking a few beers and chatting to people we haven't seen for a long time. When I came home yesterday after a nice day at work and checked my mailbox, I came across the release of a new record by Japanese Television. It is instrumental psyched space surf music in the tradition of Huevos Rancheros or others. Twangy guitars rule their sound and sometimes a keyboard comes round the corner. Simply fresh and authentic and a joy to listen.

Bruce Willis

 

No, there is no talk here about Bruce Willis, who announced his retirement from the movie business a few weeks ago due to his illness. It is about Japanese Television, a new band from London. I heard that Jimi Hendrix once said You'll never hear surf music again and listening to those quartet they rove the opposite to him. They twang on their guitars and add some synthetically psychedelic sound  and keyboards to it. The result are a couple of songs that made me smile listening to their own interpretation of history. Sadly the full album isn't on the level of these songs. But it could be a nice EP.