The Psychsomatics are a four-piece alternative rock band from Salt Lake City in the USA and consists of members Steven Siggard on drums and lead vocals, Sierra SIggard on bass, Jacob Dodge on guitar and Zaz McDonald on keyboards. The Seams Of Expectations album was released on 17/01/2021.

With a whole list of influences ranging from David Bowie and The Strokes to The Arctic Monkeys, Gorillaz and Phantogram, this band are certainly not afraid of wearing their inspirations on their sleeve. Coming from the ashes if a previous band break up, this album is the product of the feeling of betrayal, something that a lot of people will be able to resonate with and deals with “how we tend to make expectations of everything we think we want from life and when things don’t go our way it feels like everything is coming apart at the seams.”

The album has a firm foundation in the alternative rock genre but with the influences this band has, many other styles shine through as the album progresses, taking the listener on a sonic journey that they can totally immerse themselves in.

With just nine songs totally 47 and a half minutes, the album also has a progressive feel to it, the longer songs allowing the musicians and their instruments to really grow into the track, and into each other. Crossfades on some of the tracks really creates an immersive experience for the listener, taking them seamlessly from one track to the next, never once allowing their concentration to drop.

Musically, there is quite a psychedelic feel which really creates a great vibe to the album. The drumming and guitar work are quite raw, and the electronic sounds and bites throughout really make the songs stand out. The soft male vocals also add to the psychedelic feel and accompanied by layered backups there is a great “floaty” feel to some of the songs.

I feel it would be very easy to plug this album into your ears and just let the music take you over as it pulls you in. Not only will you be taken on a musical journey through different styles and genres, but also on a nostalgic journey through time and space, while also remaining in the modern world with a fresh and up to date sound.

This is the perfect album to listen to after a hard day’s work and you will return to “real life” feeling relaxed and refreshed. Check out The Psychsomatics and see for yourself the impact this band’s music can have on you.

Totally awesome album and I am looking forward to hearing more from them in the future!

Track Listing:
1) Alien Friends
2) Descend 2 Rise
3) Darkness Of The Sea
4) Phase Her
5) Whoever Asked To Live
6) Glamorous Woman
7) Maus Haus
8) I Will Wait For You
9) Canyon

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