Colombian trio BALTHVS are continuing to push the boundaries of psychedelic rock with their latest album MANIFEST, soon to be released on October 7. Drawing inspiration from every corner of music, from jazz and funk to cumbia and traditional Middle Eastern music, all of BALTHVS’ influences coalesce into a hypnotic sound. This album comes off the heels of their Transmutations project from earlier this year, an amalgamation of live and studio recordings that they’ve dubbed “Alchemized” versions of existing songs.
MANIFEST is everything a BALTHVS album should be and more: lush instrumentation, funky basslines, sparse vocals that allow the guitar to take center stage. It’ll fit perfectly in a playlist for fans of global psychedelia, amongst the likes of Khruangbin, Altin Gün and Glass Beams. The live show is also a crucial part of BALTHVS’ identity, and that consideration shines through in the album’s production, bringing their on-stage energy to their studio endeavors. With this latest step in their musical evolution, BALTHVS have defined themselves as both a must-listen and must-see act in the psych-rock world; get ready for the release of MANIFEST by preordering it here, and find the band’s upcoming tour dates here.
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