Oh my, yes. That’ll do nicely. High-order freak folk would seem to be the course set by Massachusetts-based weirdo troupe Bong Wish, who, led by vocalist/guitarist Mariam Saleh, will release their self-titled debut EP Oct. 27 via Brooklyn imprint Beyond Beyond is Beyond. Much to my chagrin, I haven’t heard it in its entirety as yet, but I’ve been through the two-and-a-half-minute leadoff cut “My Luv” about six times, and with its classic-sounding flourish of strings, lightly-strummed liquefied guitar work, molten flow and forward voice from Saleh and whoever among the EP’s numerous other contributors that might be backing her, I’m definitely looking forward to doing so. Seriously. The track is at the bottom of this post. It’s gorgeous and bizarre and it flat-out rules. Do yourself a favor and check it out.

Beyond Beyond is Beyond is pressing up 100 copies on tape, which are up for preorder now, as the PR wire informs:

Introducing Mariam Saleh’s BONG WISH

Mariam Saleh began performing under the heady moniker of BONG WISH in the Massachusetts of yesteryear. Drawing from British folk, Ween, and fantasy, Bong Wish skews to the far out lyrically, encouraging universal love and inner peace. The debut EP presents a patchouli-scented fantasia of pure, unsolicited rage. Mostly home-recorded, the eponymous EP sees Mariam and her mystical cohorts explore different moods, styles and vibes across four tracks, ranging from lush string arrangements and exotic flutes to shimmering guitars and earthy percussion. And Beyond Beyond is Beyond is quite overjoyed to share the Bong Wish majesty with you. Come along…

**releases October 27, 2017**
**check out “My Luv” now and pre-order on cassette or digi**

Tracklisting:
1. My Luv
2. Saturn Spells
3. Conversation With Business People
4. In The Sun

Tour dates:
10/6 Jamaica Plain, MA Jeanie Johnston
10/7 Northampton, MA The Basement
10/8 Portland, ME Apohadion Theater
10/10 Burlington, VT Monkeyhouse
10/11 Providence, RI TBD
10/12 Hamden, CT Best Video
10/13 Baltimore, MD Wind-Up Space
10/14 Washington, DC Safari
10/15 Brooklyn, NY The Gateway

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Bong Wish, “My Luv”

Tags: Beyond Beyond is Beyond, Bong Wish, Bong Wish Self-titled, Boston, Massachusetts, self-titled

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