The brand-new album from The Dream Syndicate blends vintage Krautrock, Eno-like ambience, Neu-inspired rhythmic groove and a Californian sun baked sheen into the their classic psychedelic, melodic, hue.

The band have moved well past their early Velvet Underground influences and taken on British glam, German prog, and more When the Dream Syndicate emerged in the early 80s, frontman Steve Wynn declared that "we're playing music we want to hear because nobody else is doing it", adding "I'll comprise on what I eat or where I sleep, but I won't compromise on what music I play." Both were true, although their template of Velvet Underground meets Crazy Horse may seem commonplace today (and let's not forget, the Syndicate spawned many imitators), their raw twin guitar, bass and drums approach was not common during an era when slick polished MTV bands ruled.

The band were uncompromising. 2022 the band features now singer/songwriter/guitarist Steve Wynn, drummer Dennis Duck, bassist Mark Walton, lead guitarist Jason Victor plus their newest member Chris Cacavas (from 80s alternative rockers Gren On Red and solo) on keyboards, plus guest appearances from Stephen McCarthy (of The Long Ryders) and Marcus Tenney's expressive sax and trumpet work.

"Clever, ambitious, and blessedly noisy." AllMusic "Atmospheric rock music veering between noise and subtlety compelling." Pitchfork