Liquid Pennies Set July 25 Release for Fore; “Tapered Scape” Streaming Now
Because the production is so cohesive, it’s that much easier to take in the ambitious scope of Liquid Pennies‘ fourth full-length, Fore, as a single thing. That’s not about consistent tones or whatnot, but about the purpose behind each of Fore‘s eight tracks and the surety of the band’s approach to expanded-definition progressive heavy.
The 11-minute “Echolalia” is the longest cut included but by no means the only journey the apparently-revamped Floridian outfit have on offer, and from neopsych blowouts to the krautier shuffle of “Elliptic Triptych,” Fore is a record that takes risks in craft and reaps rewards accordingly. The penultimate “The Bone,” just as an example, runs under six minutes and offers more breadth than some whole albums while not sounding disjointed in its structure. This is not a thing to take lightly.
There are actually three tracks from Fore streaming now, as Liquid Pennies starting posting songs from the album last year, but “Tapered Scape” is the opener and gives showcase to some of the electronic elements that come and go in the material. It’s at the bottom of the post. The PR wire brought the following:
Liquid Pennies Announce New Album Fore, Out July 25, 2025 via Threat Collection Records
Genre-bending psych rock outfit returns with expanded sound, new members, and a cinematic edge
Fore Pre Order: https://threatcollection.com/product/liquid-pennies-fore-lp/
Psychedelic explorers Liquid Pennies return this summer with their fourth studio album, Fore, set for release on July 25, 2025 via Threat Collection Records, the newly launched label from producer/engineer Ryan Boesch. The 8-song record marks a bold new era for the band, fusing their gamut-galvanizing psych rock spirit with darker melodic turns, orchestral arrangements, and electronic textures.
The album features the singles “Tapered Scape,” “Ready Tide,” and “Sight Skewer,” as well as standout deep cuts like the 11-minute odyssey “Echolalia,” the krautrock-driven “Elliptic Triptych,” and the string-drenched closer “The Bone,” which welcomes back former member Zoë Turtle on violin and vocals.
Rooted in Liquid Pennies’ signature blend of psych rock, indie, and post-punk, Fore draws influence from artists like The Mars Volta, Brian Eno, TV on the Radio, Joy Division, Baroness, Idles, and The Smile, while still channeling the energy of past inspirations including King Crimson, Osees, Kikagaku Moyo, The Minutemen, and Can. The result is a boundary-pushing album that traverses neo-psych, melodic indie rock, dark wave, doom metal, psych-folk, prog, and more.
This album also represents a shift in Liquid Pennies’ songwriting approach. Many tracks were developed from synthesizer arpeggiations, sequenced drums, and guitar tracked to a drum machine—a departure from their usual live-drum-first workflow. Synths and mellotron play a central role, with “Ready Tide” and “Further Ennui” becoming the first songs in the band’s catalog to exclude guitar entirely, and full sections of songs like Tapered Scape letting the composition breathe with the guitar lying-in-wait until the song builds.
The record was co-produced, mixed, and mastered by Ryan Boesch (Candor Recording, Tampa), whose past work includes St. Vincent, Helmet, Melvins, and Foo Fighters. It will be the band’s debut release on Boesch’s label, Threat Collection Records.
Fore is the first LP to feature recent additions Tysonious Mink (bass, synth) and Pierson Whicker (drums). Mink recorded his bass and synth parts independently, while Boesch engineered drums, mellotron, and a full string section—a first for the band—on “The Bone.” Founding member Chas Binns (vocals, guitar, synth) recorded all other instrumental and vocal layers, as well as analog tape-treatments, field recordings, and drum machine sequencing.
To celebrate the release, the band will host a vinyl release show on July 26 at Bayboro in St. Petersburg, Florida, with a Summer and Fall 2025 tour planned in support of the album.
Tracklist:
1. Tapered Scape 04:17
2. Ready Tide 03:19
3. Echolalia 11:15
4. Sight Skewer 04:57
5. Elliptic Triptych 06:57
6. Further Ennui 02:59
7. The Bone 05:46
8. Fore 01:39
Liquid Pennies:
Chas Binns: Vocals, Guitar, and Synthesizer
Pierson Whicker: Drums/ Electronic Drums
Tysonious Mink: Bass
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