Floating Witch’s Head is a new Boise-based project concocted by Travis Ward (guitars & vocals) with Michael Mitchell (drums & percussion) and Eric Gilbert (keyboards & head shakes). RIYL: garage, psych, swamp, proto-punk, acid rock, beards, hot peppers, pickles, parties, nice people
!mindparade
!mindparade blends elements of art rock, psychpop, and experimentalism while retaining a strong sense of song craft. Based in Portland, Oregon, songwriter/multi-instrumentalist Alex Arnold collaborates with friends to flesh out the project’s kaleidoscopic tunes, often utilizing lush string sections and expansive synth explorations.
Their music has been described as “an ambitious low-fi bedroom symphony marked by flourishing psychedelic arrangements” (NUVO) and “a perfect slice of what’s best in Oregon Pop Music.” (Oregon Arts Watch).
The band has shared bills with acts as diverse as Bill Callahan, Pearl & The Oysters, and Holy Wave, and has recently appeared at large festivals across the PNW such as Lose Yr Mind Fest (PDX), Treefort Fest (Boise), and Freakout Festival (Seattle).
Mobius Trip
Crash-landing in Boise, Idaho, in the winter of 2023, Mobius Trip is a five-piece rock outfit that harkens back to times gone by and spaces rarely traveled. Inspired by legendary acts of the ’60s like Cream, The Beatles, and Pink Floyd, as well as more obscure gems like Ultimate Spinach, The Mops, and St. John Green, Mobius Trip has forged their own brand of double-dipped acid rock, light and flowery psychedelic pop, and searing blues rock.
Rhythm guitarist Mason Jackson channels his unique songwriting talents to craft sonic soundscapes that are brought to this dimension by lead guitarist Steven Sherden, drummer Alex Wargo, bassist Justin Binau, and keyboardist Simeon Titmus.