Why you really should be listening to... Babe Rainbow
60s inspired Aussie, psych pop goodness.
Last updated: 22nd Jul 2019
Originally published: 8th Jul 2019
Originating from Australia's hippy paradise, Byron Bay, Babe Rainbow are a psych pop collective who ooze surfer vibes through 60s inspired riffs and cosmic grooves, culminating in (so far) two hugely enjoyable releases in The Babe Rainbow (AUS) and Double Rainbow.
Before them came a self titled E.P, including the wonderfully named 'Secret Enchanted Broccoli Forest', along with 'Love Forever' and more - four tracks that promised great things from the band.
Across both albums though, babe Rainbow's gift for songwriting is really clear. Their self-titled debut delivers on a number of levels, from woozy, psychedelic jangling pop to hip shaking, cosmic rock and roll, and is produced by Eric Moore from fellow Aussie psych-band King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard.
After touring relentlessly and around the world in support of their debut, Babe Rainbow returned to their native Byron Bay to record second album Double Rainbow with Wayne Connolly, setting about expanding their sound further, with a more mature, more experimental sophomore effort that proves the group's talents even further.
Their most recent releases (ahead of what we're hoping is a third album release' have been highly enjoyable, with the sexy, shuffling 'Something New' pointing towards more goodness from the group.
Our playlist below should be enough to whet your appetite and get you excited about these Aussie wonders - and if you're after the live experience, Babe Rainbow will play Manchester Psych Fest in August.
Image: Babe Rainbow
Find Manchester Pysch Fest tickets below.
more info
- Date: Friday 30th August 2019
- Event: Manchester Psych Fest 2019 at Various Venues Around Manchester
- Venue: Various Venues Around Manchester
- Artists: Courtney Barnett, TEMPLES, Babe Rainbow, The Babe Rainbow, Goat Girl, Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs, Jane Weaver, The Lovely Eggs, Snapped Ankles, Sam Evian, The Holydrug Couple, Tess Parks, The Cult Of Dom Keller, The Beat Chics, Bonnacons of Doom, Indian Queens, Our Girl, Donna Leake, Mold, Witch Fever
- Hotels: Hotels near Various Venues Around Manchester
- Restaurants: Restaurants near Various Venues Around Manchester
missed out?
You can find these artists/djs playing at the following events:
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Wanderlust Festival Southhampton
Our Girl
Multi Venue Southampton, Southampton
4th May
10:00am til 11:00pm
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Snapped Ankles
Snapped Ankles
The Brickyard, Carlisle
7th May
7:00pm til 11:00pm
Minimum Age:14
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Highest Point Festival 2024
The Lovely Eggs
Williamson Park, Lancaster
10th May
12:00pm til 11:00pm