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Photo by Carlos Garcia "XFaded," the latest single from Los Angeles trio Brainstory, doesn't sound like what you'd expect a song called "XFaded" to sound like. Brainstory have released a psychedelic soul single flavored with jazz. Of course, those genres can all be trippy on their own, but in this case, they've combined to make one of the most trippy songs of all time. It even ends with a guitar freak out that would make Parliament/Funkadelic proud. In 2024, jazz and soul aren't necessarily equated with party jams, but Brainstory just might change that. You can listen to "XFaded" below. Sounds Good is due out April 19 on Big Crown Records, and is available for pre-order here . For more on Brainstory, check out the artist's website . Upcoming tour dates are below the song. Apr 18 Lodge Room - Los Angeles, CA  **SOLD OUT Apl 19 The Independent- San Francisco, CA Apr 20 Moe’s Alley - Santa Cruz, CA Apr 21 Pappy & Harriets - Pioneertown...

Photo by Carlos Garcia Brainstory is a Los Angeles based band consisting of brothers Kevin and Tony Martin along with Eric Hagstrom. The trio's latest single, "Peach Optimo," is named after a favorite cigar wrap they used for blunts as teenagers, and is about the nostalgia of growing up in a suburban life, both the boredom and fun. It's a psychedelic soul-infused song that also leans heavily into jazz. "Peach Optimo" is just ridiculously laid back, and just feels like summers of not having a ton to do, but still having fun anyway, even if you're complaining about not having anything to do. There's a strong 1970's vibe to the song, but that could just be the soul and psychedelia coming through. Or, if you're of a certain age, you're going to hear the strong influence of mid-90's G-funk era hip hop. You can listen to "Peach Optimo" below. Sounds Good is due out April 19 on Big Crown Records, and is available for pre-order here...

Photo by Carlos Garcia As much as we love vintage sounding soul in the current neo-soul movement, sometimes it's refreshing to hear a band put a new spin on the classic sound. Enter Brainstory with their psych-soul sound. The Los Angeles trio have released a new single, "Hanging On." It has that laid back and smooth sound that all the best soul does, but Brainstory adds this odd little psychedelic element along with just a little grit to the song to make it sound truly unique. There is also an interesting level of distortion in "Hanging On," which I don't think I've ever heard in soul before. This is still classic sounding soul, just with an interesting twist. You can watch the video for "Hanging On" below. Sounds Good is due out April 19 on Big Crown Records, and is available for pre-order here . For more on Brainstory, check out the band's website . Upcoming tour dates are below the video. Apr18 -  Lodge Room- Highland Park, CA Apr 22 - V...