Release Date 04.03.2026
Format CD/Digital
Genre Heavy Psych Rock
Origin Austria
Lazer crawled out of the Vienna scene in 2024 when Lukas Klingseisen and Lukas Schmidt decided the world needed more fuzz-drenched trips. They quickly pulled together a full lineup to flesh out their hazy visions, aiming for a sound that hits that sweet spot between heavy riffs and spaced-out atmosphere. Since then, they’ve been grinding away, building a name for themselves by blending the weight of stoner rock with a more sophisticated, layered approach.
If you’re expecting just another band of dudes worshiping at the altar of the riff, Lazer might throw you for a loop. On "Far Away", they balance the heavy lifting with a lot of depth. The guitar work from the two Lukases is top-tier, weaving together parts that are hypnotic and layered. It’s the kind of music that works just as well when you’re staring at the ceiling as it does when you’re losing your mind in a small, smoke-filled club.
The real secret weapon here is Tanja "Aunty" Peinsipp. Her vocals are the bridge between the heavy moments and the more delicate, spaced-out sections. She’s got this raw edge to her voice, but she can also pull back and get melodic when the music calls for it. She isn't just singing over the music; she’s right in the middle of it, making sure there’s a human element to all the distortion and synth work. It’s her delivery that keeps the whole thing grounded when the instruments start drifting off into the cosmos.
Musically, the rhythm section of Moritz Holy and Dale St. Jules keeps things locked in. They provide a foundation that allows the guitars to go on those long, psychedelic journeys without the whole thing falling apart. "Sheeps In Clothes" is a perfect example of how they build up tension, letting the groove take over until you’re completely hooked. The production by Thomas Pröschl is clear enough to hear the nuances in the synth and piano, but it still keeps that essential fuzz intact.
There’s a lot of Elder and Mars Red Sky in their DNA, but Lazer has enough of their own personality to keep from being a carbon copy. They’ve managed to create a vibe that is pretty much their own, especially with how they use those spherical passages to change the energy of the tracks. It’s a trip that has plenty of highs, and for a debut full-length, it shows they have the chops to hang with the big names in the psych-rock world.
For the fans of Weedpecker or anyone who wants their psych-rock with a bit more brains and heart, "Far Away" is a journey worth taking. It’s a strong showing from a band that clearly knows how to handle their gear and their influences. They’ve put together songs that stay with you, proving they are one of the more interesting acts coming out of the underground right now.
| 7.5
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