Borracho Release Surprise Two-Songer Kozmic Safari + The Deep Unknown; Playing Grim Reefer Fest This Weekend
Cheers to whoever brought the synth and/or Echoplex to the studio that day. Later this year, Washington D.C. heavy rockers Borracho will release their next album. I’ve heard it and it’s some of their best work to-date, but believe it or not, that actually doesn’t matter right now, because today the three-piece who in 2023 mark 15 years of the band release a new instrumental two-songer called Kozmic Safari + The Deep Unknown ahead of appearing at this weekend’s Grim Reefer Fest in Baltimore with Bongzilla and Ilsa and other assorted excellent company.
The pair of cuts were recorded, of course, with Frank “The Punisher” Marchand, and given the extent of his prior work with the band, it’s no surprise the foundation of swing is as solid as one could possibly ask while the guitar and effects, keyboard and synth space the songs out. Listen to the layering in the mix of “The Deep Unknown” and the way the guitar seems to cut through the surrounding expanse. These aren’t throw away pieces, and as they wouldn’t necessarily fit with the general approach of the album to come, which is more in line with their standard approach vis a vis hooks, riffs, nod, all that fun stuff, having them as a standalone offering makes sense all the more when you listen. You might consider doing so presently.
If you’re headed to that all-dayer this weekend — hope to see you there — you probably shouldn’t expect Borracho to play either of these songs live. “Kozmic Safari,” which is not to be confused with their label, Kozmik Artifactz, and “The Deep Unknown” are departures for sure from Borracho‘s standard methodology — I’ll say as well it’s been a long time since I saw them last — but they’re not the first time the band have rooted around territory outside wheelhouse walls. This suits them. I’d be interested to hear it with vocals at some point — Steve Fisher has a good voice for asking what the hell is going on lyrically, and I think this would suit that — but they may or may not ever get there, honestly.
Still, a little something special to herald the LP to come and maybe inject a bit of urgency into your Saturday plans if you’re within driving distance to Baltimore. More on Grim Reefer Fest is here, by the way. Also worth noting they’ll be at Maryland Doom Fest in June:
Hoisted from Bandcamp:
This pair of instrumentals showcases the band’s psychedelic side, taking listeners on a trip through spacey soundscapes.
The tracks were recorded during the sessions for the band’s upcoming new album with longtime engineer/producer Frank Marchand, and feature heavy use of theremin, synthesizers, and old school analog effects.
Tracklisting:
1. Kozmic Safari 03:45
2. The Deep Unknown 03:58
Kozmic Safari and The Deep Unknown were produced by Borracho, and recorded and mixed by Frank “The Punisher” Marchand at Waterford Digital in Pasadena, Maryland in December 2021, and February – May, 2022. Mastered by Kent Stump at Crystal Clear Sound. All music by Borracho. © 2023 Repetitive Heavy Grooves Music. Cover art created by Tim with DeepAI. Cover concept, layout and design by TMD, Washington, D.C.
Borracho is:
Steve Fisher: guitar/vocals
Tim Martin: bass/sometimes vocals
Mario Trubiano: drums
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