Midnight Rodeo: Chaos Era

photo: Jack Stoddart

Nottingham psych-pop sextet Midnight Rodeo try to shut out the horrors that fucked up their personal lifes on their new album Chaos Era, making a case for escapist jangling songs that are actually quite smart musically. By inserting a bit of Krautrock, 90s grunge guitar and even a bit of disco, they have updated the 60s moods and grooves that are their go-to reference points.

Take a seat at the Captain's Table, Growl at detractors and show some support for Daisy, who is not taken seriously in a mysogynistic environment. Chaos Era is an album that invokes the urge to go swirling on the dance floor, being transported to alternate reality, a place where the normal rules don't apply.

Midnight Rodeo: Daisy

Nottingham's finest psych-pop band Midnight Rodeo take a swipe at rigid etiquette rules and outdated role models on their new single Daisy, with its protagonist freeing herself from being boxed in. The video was directed by Ciaran Grant, who choose a setting in a 18th Century mental institution to show the absurdity of limiting one's possibilities. A golden cage is still a cage.

Midnight Rodeo: Dixon

Nottingham psych-pop band Midnight Rodeo must have been hiding in Sherwood Forest since the late 60s. There is no other proper explanation for the retro sound of their new single Dixon, which is drenched so much of echo and reverb that there is no need for other stimulants to drift away. Take note of the intricate interplay between the keyboards and the dreamy vocals. Think a hybrid of early Floyd having a cup of tea with the Laurel Canyon crowd. The video was directed by Ciaran Grant.

Midnight Rodeo: The Big Melt

photo: Jack Stoddart

The members Nottingham psych-pop sextet Midnight Rodeo must have been exposed to a lot Jefferson Airplane and Pink Floyd records at an impressionable age. Their new single The Big Melt must have made to the 21st Century by hitching a ride with the Tardis. Propelled by two slightly distorted guitars singer Maddy Chamberlain leads the way on a late night stroll, telling off strangers that get in her way.