An alchemical stew, correcting problems, and putting it all together. Sam Cohen (Apollo Sunshine, Yellowbirds)

“Multi-instrumentalist Sam Cohen writes naturalist songs steeped in blissed out soul grooves and futurist guitar work. This former member of Apollo Sunshine and leader of Yellowbirds is no stranger to fuzzy psychedelia and enchanting melodies. They are presented here with the direct minimalism innate to solo work by John Lennon and Neil Young. Explosive synthesizers and earth-rattling guitar bring an otherworldliness that maintains its roots on this latest track produced with Danger Mouse." Excerpt from https://30thcenturyrecords.com/artists/sam-cohen

Sam Cohen:

Bandcamp: https://samcohenmusic.bandcamp.com

Instagram: @samcohenmanimal

Website: https://samcohenmusic.com

Merch: https://samcohenmusic.com/shop

The Vineyard:

Instagram: @thevineyardpodcast

Website: https://www.thevineyardpodcast.com

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@thevineyardpodcast

An alchemical stew, correcting problems, and putting it all together. Sam Cohen (Apollo Sunshine, Yellowbirds)

“Multi-instrumentalist Sam Cohen writes naturalist songs steeped in blissed out soul grooves and futurist guitar work. This former member of Apollo Sunshine and leader of Yellowbirds is no stranger to fuzzy psychedelia and enchanting melodies. They are presented here with the direct minimalism innate to solo work by John Lennon and Neil Young. Explosive synthesizers and earth-rattling guitar bring an otherworldliness that maintains its roots on this latest track produced with Danger Mouse." Excerpt from https://30thcenturyrecords.com/artists/sam-cohen

Sam Cohen:

Bandcamp: https://samcohenmusic.bandcamp.com

Instagram: @samcohenmanimal

Website: https://samcohenmusic.com

Merch: https://samcohenmusic.com/shop

The Vineyard:

Instagram: @thevineyardpodcast

Website: https://www.thevineyardpodcast.com

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@thevineyardpodcast

The Elvis Presley trading card, a common fallacy, and a trail of a million tracks. Trevor LaVecchia (Free Whenever)

“The band's guiding philosophy and approach to making music is rooted in long-form improvisation resulting in a unique blend of vintage psychedelia, dub, eastern modality, african rhythmic tradition and melodic guitar that leaves listeners high -- fully immersed in a synesthetic sound experience.Their new self-titled LP is the Brooklyn-based trio's latest statement and has brought them attention among fans and musicians alike. Coupled with electrifying live shows, Free Whenever is continuing to make waves throughout the modern psychedelic music scene, sharing the stage with acts like Karina Rykman and Balthvs and playing venues like Brooklyn Bowl, Baby's All Right, and The Sultan Room." Excerpt from https://www.freewheneverband.com/about

Free Whenever:

Bandcamp: https://freewhenever.bandcamp.com

Instagram: @freewheneverband

Website: https://www.freewheneverband.com

Merch: https://store.freewheneverband.com

Records: https://store.freewheneverband.com

Linktree: https://linktr.ee/freewheneverband

The Vineyard:

Instagram: @thevineyardpodcast

Website: https://www.thevineyardpodcast.com

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@thevineyardpodcast

Classic garage working music, A 2026 affirmation, and voice memoing shows. Bella Martinez (Grocery Bag)

“You know you’re in Austin’s West Campus when you see someone tear their entire car bumper on the curb. For Austin band Grocery Bag, it’s their sanctuary. In the Austin college co-op scene, it feels like anything is possible. From close-quarters live shows that push the fire code limits to parties that put surrounding college towns to shame, Grocery Bag is always right there in the mix. Hailing from the live music capital of the world, Grocery Bag wears their influences on their sleeves like badges of courage, and their tenure as an Austin local psych rock act has seen a meteoric rise that keeps on coming. Taking pages out of the King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard, Osees, and Frankie & The Witch Fingers" Excerpt from https://thecosmicclash.com

Grocery Bag:

Bandcamp: https://grocerybag.bandcamp.com/music

Instagram: @grocerybag.tx

Website: https://www.grocerybagband.com

Merch: https://grocerybag.bandcamp.com/merch

Records: https://levitation.fm

Peppermint Girl:

Instagram: @peppermintgirlphotography

Website: https://www.peppermintgirlphotos.com

The Vineyard:

Instagram: @thevineyardpodcast

Website: https://www.thevineyardpodcast.com

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@thevineyardpodcast

Red light fever, getting into Sonic Youth at the climbing gym, and One Battle After Another at the Alamo Drafthouse. Orville Neeley (Memo PST, Warblob, Bad Sports, RadioActivity, Spiritual Cramp, OBNIII's, Orvy)

Spiritual Cramp, Radio Activity, Bad Sports Tour Tickets-

https://spiritualcramp.com/pages/tour-dates

“That drive defines Orville Bateman Neeley III, Austin garage-punk polymath and one of the scene’s most gifted songwriters/multi-instrumentalists/recording engineers/producers." Excerpt from https://www.austinchronicle.com

Memo PST:

Bandcamp: https://memopst.bandcamp.com

Instagram: @memopst

Website: https://memopst.lnk

Merch: https://pdoomrecords.com

Records: https://www.merchbar.com

Warblob:

Bandcamp: https://warblob.bandcamp.com

Instagram: @_warblob_

Bad Sports:

Bandcamp: https://dirtnaprecords.bandcamp.com

Instagram: @badsportsband

Merch: https://www.merchbar.com

RadioActivity:

Bandcamp: https://dirtnaprecords.bandcamp.com

Instagram: @radioactivitytx

Merch: https://www.merchbar.com

Records: https://www.dirtnaprecs.com

Spiritual Cramp:

Bandcamp: https://spiritualcramp.bandcamp.com

Instagram: @spiritualcramptv

Website: https://linktr.ee/SpiritualCrampTV

Tickets: https://spiritualcramp.com/pages/tour-dates

Merch: https://spiritualcramp.com

OBNIII's:

Bandcamp: https://theobniiis.bandcamp.com

Merch: https://churchofpickle.com

Orvy:

Bandcamp: https://orvysounds.bandcamp.com/

Instagram: @_orvy_

The Vineyard:

Instagram: @thevineyardpodcast

Website: https://www.thevineyardpodcast.com

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@thevineyardpodcast

Joe Dirt on VHS, cool things happening in Indiana, and coaxing a song out of something mundane. Drew Auscherman (Playland, Hoops)

“In a world of constant change, one of the few things that provides consistency in our lives is the upcoming release of another album by Drew Playland and his Playland recording project, and the increasingly likely fact that it will, in all probability, be essential listening! Playland 2 marks his fifth album of 2025 and is arguably his best to date. It showcases his penchant for eclecticism, that is so deeply rooted in originality that listeners are completely immersed in new aural discoveries with each repeated listen (…and I assure you, there will be many!). In tracks such as “Red Hot Ranch”, “Everyone in the Park Is In Love”, “Power Outage”, and “Interactions”, a sense of dulcet jangle reminiscent of Porch Kiss or Van Chamberlain is juxtaposed with the melodic, Lush-style aesthetic that is found at the most melodic end of the shoegaze spectrum. In contrast, the shoegaze influences in “Luv Like That”, “I Don’t Want To Live Here Anymore”, and “Vanity” take on a more muscular pop quality, with sounds oscillating between fuzzy Mo Troper-style power-pop modernity and the incessant energy of Motorists. When the intensity diminishes, a playful C86 vibe emerges, revealing the cult 80s jangly indie-pop style of contemporary ‘retro acts’ like Zenxith and I Wanna Be A Truck Driver. This is accompanied by a rich, fractured baritone that is perfectly unsuited to its surroundings, offering an entirely original blend of sounds. Drifting with consummate energy through both prolificity and originality without ever diminishing quality, Playland truly is a modern day act to be celebrated." Excerpt from https://janglepophub.home.blog

Playland:

Bandcamp: https://smokingroom-label.bandcamp.com

Instagram: @playland.webpage

Records: https://smokingroom.bigcartel.com

The Vineyard:

Instagram: @thevineyardpodcast

Website: https://www.thevineyardpodcast.com

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@thevineyardpodcast

Playing whilst jetlagged, relaxing through camping, and hidden notes. Chet Tucker (Chet Sounds, The Uplifting Bell Ends)

“Chet Sounds is the solo project by enigmatic DIY artist Chet Tucker. Chet’s creations have a timeless nature, with noticeable shades of 70’s classic rock, folk and psychedelia. Connections can be heard linking his home grown productions with influences like Neil Young, The Band, The Beach Boys and Todd Rundgren." Excerpt from https://chetsounds.bandcamp.com

Chet Sounds:

Bandcamp: https://chetsounds.bandcamp.com

Instagram: @chet_ta_cheese

Website: https://linktr.ee/ChetSounds

Merch: https://chetsounds.bandcamp.com/merch

Records: https://www.thirdeyestimuli.com/chet-...

The Uplifting Bell Ends:

Bandcamp: https://theupliftingbellends.bandcamp...

Instagram: @theupliftingbellends

Website: https://linktr.ee/upliftingbellends

Merch: https://theupliftingbellends.bandcamp...

Records: https://www.thirdeyestimuli.com/the-u...

The Vineyard:

Instagram: @thevineyardpodcast

Website: https://www.thevineyardpodcast.com

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@thevineyardpodcast

The ban on flute playing, different pockets you can exist in, and making music for Liam Gallagher’s clothing company. Oscar Robertson (Sholto, SFJ)

"Oscar ‘Sholto’ Robertson is a drummer, multi-instrumentalist and producer based in London. Growing up with a love for jazz, soul, krautrock and 60s & 70s soundtracks. The music invites you into a warm array of colours, analogue gooeyness, instrumental grooves and a euphoric sentimentality." Excerpt from https://sholto2.bandcamp.com/

SHOLTO:

Bandcamp: https://sholto2.bandcamp.com

Instagram: @sholtomusic

Tickets: https://ffm.live/sholto-shows

Merch: https://sholto2.bandcamp.com

Records: https://www.deepmatter.co.uk

SFJ:

Bandcamp: https://hipdozer.bandcamp.com

Instagram: @sfj_music_

The Vineyard:

Instagram: @thevineyardpodcast

Website: https://www.thevineyardpodcast.com

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@thevineyardpodcast

Not getting rockinized, the first European tour, and happily getting duped. Jacob Rubeck (Surf Curse, Casino Hearts)

"Surf Curse owes its existence to the indomitable spirit of rock and roll, or maybe it’s just the enduring power of friendship. Some would argue they’re the same thing. But they’ll remain timeless as long as kids aren’t willing to feel like outcasts in silence. In other words, forever. So it’s no surprise that Surf Curse, a band that has dedicated itself to expressing the heartbreaks and alienation and small triumphs of growing up, has managed to thrive in DIY spaces, grubby clubs and wherever teenagers and lapsed teenagers can be found online—from their humble origins on Myspace to their rise through Tumblr to Bandcamp and now the 2021 equivalent of MTV—their eight-year old song is a viral smash on TikTok." Excerpt from https://www.governorsballmusicfestiva...

Surf Curse:

Bandcamp: https://surfcurse.bandcamp.com

Instagram: @surfcurse

Merch: https://surf-curse-ai.myshopify.com

The Vineyard:

Instagram: @thevineyardpodcast

Website: https://www.thevineyardpodcast.com

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@thevineyardpodcast

An intuitive sense, playing underneath, and brief groovy motifs. Tim Hellman (Thee Oh Sees, Flatworms)

"Psych-punk psychic warrior, ear worm-farmer, and possessor of many stamped passport pages John Dwyer does not let up. His group Oh Sees (aka Thee Oh Sees, OCS, The Oh Sees, etc) have transmogrified to fit many a moment - from hushed druggy folk to groovy demonic pop chants to science fictional krautrock expanse and beyond - to suit his omnivorous whims." Excerpt from https://ohsees.bandcamp.com

Thee Oh Sees:

Bandcamp: https://ohsees.bandcamp.com

Instagram: @osees_merch

Website: https://www.theeohsees.com

Records: https://ohsees.bandcamp.com/merch

Merch: https://wax-face-toys.myshopify.com/c...

Flatworms:

Bandcamp: https://flatwormsmusic.bandcamp.com/a...

Instagram: @flatwormsband

Records: https://www.dragcity.com/artists/flat...

Merch: https://flatwormsmusic.bandcamp.com/m...

The Vineyard:

Instagram: @thevineyardpodcast

Website: https://www.thevineyardpodcast.com

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@thevineyardpodcast