Panda Bear and Sonic Boom
A ? of WHEN
The neo-psych mavericks scrutinise darkness through a kaleidoscope
It’s been four years since Pete Kember, aka Sonic Boom, and Noah Lennox, aka Panda Bear, released their debut Reset. Though defined by solo projects as well as by work with Spacemen 3 and Animal Collective, the Sonic Boom-Panda Bear collaboration adds a new dimension to the individual neo-psychedelic narratives.As much as in the case of Reset, listening to A ? of WHEN is akin to peering into a kaleidoscope. Bits of new and recycled elements constitute fresh-sounding musical ideas – reflections on the current (concerning) state of the world.The cure for pain comes with hypnotic music which combines a sober take on things and escapist...
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