Do you remember that old psychedelic 60’s sound? The sound pioneered by the Beatles, Jefferson Airplane and Jimi Hendrix? Well, as with all types of music, styles evolve and take shape to accommodate the current time period. Recently, Black Light White Light have come to fill the void of the psychedelic scene, pulling from 60’s bohemian and American style psych-rock. BLWL take this in a new direction; infused with such 90’s classics as The Dandy Warhols and The Black Angels and bordering on an almost dream pop sound. What ensues is a unique music experience, unlike any before it.

Infrared Daylight, the first studio album from Black Light White Light, was released back in September. The album is packed with thoughtful guitar riffs, finely crafted harmonies, and beats that would make Black Rebel Motorcycle Club blush. The band recorded the album in southern California with producer Rick Parker, who’s resume includes The Dandy Warhols and Black Rebel Motorcycle Club.

The album’s opener, “The New Line,” uses a very unique guitar tuning, creating what sounds like a sitar. It’s smooth, convincing sound would have even George Harrison asking “how’d you do that?” “One Fast Move or I’m Gone” could easily fit on any alternative music station with it’s pop sense, addicting guitar riff, early R.E.M. influence, and beautiful, beautiful reverb.

This Copenhagen, Denmark band is one to watch for in 2012. They toured the states back in October, and were invited to play SXSW 2011 as well as Toronto’s NXNE festival. 2012 will see them touring Europe and back in the States at some point.  You can pick up Infrared Daylight from the band’s website in vinyl or digitally from iTunes, and be sure to check them out on Facebook and Twitter.

Album Rating: Stream It or Digitally Download It

Listening Co-efficient: Active Listen

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