Somewhere between the violent rock and roll of jon spencer, the sophisticated rhythms of ali farka toure, and the religious disorientation of jean meslier, jesus christ taxi driver makes joyfully irreverent noise. Taking aim at daily banal agonies, and existential uncertainty, the moods shift from meditative to unhinged. The music takes risks. Formed in 2022 on colorado’s front range, they’ve been bringing their wildly disruptive live shows to venues across the country at an incredible pace. Check out their debut LP “Lick My Soul” out now on Daddyrock records.
Moon Owl’s Mages
Moon Owl’s Mages is a 5 piece psych/ garage rock band from Boise, Idaho. Forming as Jack Ball’s backing band in 2019, the group took a liking to playing covers by artists like OSEES, Tame Impala, King Gizzard, Ty Segall, Coachwhips and other psych outfits. After several shows around town, they decided to accept a new quest; forming Moon Owl’s Mages. First act of business was to write, record, mix and master an album in two week’s time. Birthing their first album, “Skelly Bones and the Flaming Crown”, a concept record about a skeleton and his nemesis. After a hiatus due to COVID, Moon Owl’s Mages are back in business baby! “Kill The Crackle” was released in September of ‘22 and the band describes it as dog beats, psychobilly space prog, Floyd-funk, spooky tunes, biting music and more! So if you like any of those, you might like them!
Captain Snafu
Captain Snafu is a Boise based rock n roll band that consists of members Noble Holt, Jadon Webb, and Aaron Contreras who share a passion for creating eclectic and personal music. They’ve spent the better part of 8 years exploring the northwest with their music, which draws from a mix of influences, including alternative rock, folk, and rhythm and blues. They yearn for music’s return to the traveling snake oil magic of old, but above all Captain SNAFU loves the world!