Allah-La’s - “Dust”

The current kings of American psychedelia, the Allah- La’s, have been on a roll for the last decade. Starting with the release of their debut self-titled full-length in 2012, the Los Angeles quartet has steadily developed a signature sound rooted in breezy seaside rhythms and the jangly guitar work of their Laurel Canyon forefathers. But with the release of their latest full-length, Zuma 85, the band is changing their stripes just a bit by dipping their toes into an artier kind of rock and roll. They’re branching out into a darker, decidedly more experimental realm. It’s one that can be traced back to Eno and Cale, rather than Young and Crosby.

The final single from Zuma 85, a hypnotic track called “Dust,” leans into more of a gloomier drone. Resting on a heady groove and an intoxicating guitar loop, the supple vocals of guitarist Miles Michaud steer the band into a dense and delightful sonic fog. It’s not as sunny as what we’ve come to expect from the California quarter, but it’s just as life affirming. 

Stream the track below!

You can pre-order Zuma 85 on vinyl via Bandcamp. Keep up with the band by following them on Instagram.