Currently embroiled in not-their-first European tour, South African psych-fuzz garage trio The Tazers have a new video out today for a song called “In My Mind” that’s doubling as a herald for their impending Fuzz Machine EP. So when’s that out? I don’t know, soon? “Coming soon?” Let’s figure the three-piece will probably head back to Johannesburg first and then put the EP out sometime thereafter.

At 3:24, the video is an efficient showcase for what The Tazers do well, bringing tonal presence behind what would otherwise be an imbalance between attitude and force of delivery, taking cues from chic turn-of-the-century indie but offering something a bit less purposefully l0-fi with it, a fuller sound. Fuzz Machine will be their follow-up to 2022’s Outer Space (review here) and their fourth outing with ‘machine’ in the title behind 2021’s Dream Machine (review here), 2017’s Love Machine and their 2016 debut, Time Machine. Given all the machinery, one might call their style deceptively organic.

The PR wire has remaining tour dates and info on the new release and video. Have at it:

Psychedelic Rockers The Tazers reveal the video for new single In My Mind

The Tazers has its roots stuck in the 70’s while incorporating modern sounds and structures. This trio pack a high-energy performance that captivates their audience with fuzz tones, vocal harmonies and powerful drum rolls.

In My Mind is the first single from the forthcoming Fuzz Machine EP. Written during the band’s first European tour in 2022 it ushers in a bold punk rock influence for the band. “It’s a song about global issues, with relation to how your mind receives information & how it’s all in your head at the end of the day” says Jethro Lock, lead singer of the band.

On Fuzz Machine the band tackle heavy world issues and In My Mind juxtaposes this with a feel good, carefree attitude. “It’s easy to get wrapped up in the news but sometimes you have to take a moment to enjoy yourself.” The Tazers took on a wide array of influences to bolster the pure energy needed to back up the lyrics and balance the message with delivery.

After their successful first European tour in spring 2022, they will be returning to Europe, touring through Germany, Austria, Switzerland, France, Netherlands, and the Czech Republic throughout March.

Remaining European tour dates:
16.03. Rock Pub Moskva / BILINA, CZ
17.03. Harmonie / BONN, DE
18.03. 7180 Bar / CRAILSHEIM, DE
22.03. Frischzelle / DARMSTADT, DE
23.03. DB’s / UTRECHT, NL
24.03. Supersonic / PARIS, FR
27.03. Ebrietas Bar / ZURICH, CH
28.03. Cafe Galao / STUTTGART, DE
29.03. Kulturbrücken / MANNHEIM, DE
31.03. Bahnhof / BAD KÖTZTING, DE
01.04. B72 / WIEN, AT

The current trio consists of Jethro Lock (guitar, vocals), Timothy Edwards (drums, vocals) and Werner Jordaan (bass, vocals).

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The Tazers, “In My Mind” official video