Atlanta quartet Sovus Radio thrusts the listener into a psychedelic haze of marching drums, background chants, tambourines, funhouse organ, languid guitars and stoner vocals that speak to a thousand twisted trips. This ain't the Beach Boys' 1960s — it's Iron Butterfly dosed with the dirty French pop of Serge Gainsbourg. At once retro and refreshing, Sovus Radio stands out among the myriad bands trying to recreate the chemical-fueled magic of the hippie era. Area acts Win Win Winter, Mumpsy and The Vera Violets provide support. Thurs., Nov. 29, 9 p.m., New World Brewery, 1313 Eighth Ave. E., Ybor City, $6 (21 and up only), 813-248-4969.
This article appears in Nov 28 – Dec 4, 2007.