Black Satori is an eclectic rock band playing krautrock, stoner rock, psychedelic garage rock with confinement vocals, vintage vibes, and heavy space rock. They are a four-piece band with two guitars, expansive reverb, delicious fuzz tones, driving bass lines, steady drumming, and dual vocals that are energized and catchy. The band combines improvisational in-the-moment music with structured songwriting and vocals. Their music is about opening the door of perception and touches on political themes, contemplative musings, and storytelling.
Black Satori’s latest offering to be released in early November 2021 is the 7” vinyl titled ‘Electric Kiss’ from Echodelick Records. It features two new songs ‘Electric Kiss’ and '3 Minutes'. 'Electric Kiss" is an early Jimi Hendrix rock styled psychedelic rock song with a catchy chorus. It is all about the tingly joy of meeting a new lover. The guitars are excited with vintage fuzz and echo, the vocals have an upbeat sing along chorus with exuberant backing vocals. The combination of vintage tones and contemporary rock is infectious with cosmic flair and popular appeal. '3 Minutes’ is a dystopian flower power punk song with powerful bass lines and far-out guitar effects. It stays true to the band's desire for dark underground psych rock with lyrics about drones, political lies and how “hate will lose to love.” The charged guitar riffs, wonderful bass lines and stop and pop drumming are a rhythmic delight that will have the listener moving.
Black Satori started in Minneapolis, Minnesota in 2018 and now is partially located in San Francisco. Guitarist Joseph Holbrook started the band as a project for a course in audio recording and engineering. His longtime collaborator Michael Stubbe was recruited for drums and vocals. Nathan Rose joined the party on guitar and vocals after responding to a Craigslist ad following the departure from his band Cosmic Dream. Later the talented Alex Lode, who is a skilled guitarist, joined the band on bass. Black Satori set out to make psychedelic rock music that combined all the various branches of the contemporary rock and classic psychedelic rock genres. They all connected with a love of bands like Black Angels, Pink Floyd, King Gizzard, and various heavy metal music.
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Never get tired of watching GNOD live. a ferocious blend of feedback, astonishing riffing, bleeding guitars and feedback so aggressive you have to take a step back. This great album is slightly more experimental though! jonezyboy
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Beautiful, beautiful album! Makes me think of all the great 60s psych folk releases but with a modern edge and originality. Exceptional and unique and important. adammajdeckijanicki
Spaced-out krautrock and dizzying drone from this Irish band that packs a punch—the sound of being caught in an asteroid belt. Bandcamp New & Notable Jan 9, 2023
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"If you’re a long-term fan of one or more of the participating groups or of modern acid rock in general, you won’t need much convincing to add this gem to your collection. But even if you’re completely unfamiliar with this whole scene, yet interested in dipping your toes into the wide world of spaced-out guitar music, I would highly recommend this idealized ISS homage as a gateway experience to the genre."
my full review on Veil of Sound:
https://veilofsound.com/2022/09/23/VA-ISS_Vol1.html Der Ohlsen