Words by Kyrstin Stone
When I first saw the artwork for the new Ape School album, I was expecting something completely over the top, but upon hearing the first song Wail to God, I was shocked (a good shocked)! Armed with a Moog synthesizer that dates back to 1965, Michael Johnson and Company deliver music that is sure to put you in a dreamlike state. Even though they are classified as Neo-Psych and constantly compared to groups such as the Flaming Lips and Mercury Rev, Ape School is definitely in a league of its own. The catchy hooks paired with innovative sounds are what make Ape School a band truly worth checking out, especially if you are in the hunt for “a more cohesive, dramatic, and accidental love affair between machines and, less so, American Whitey.”
Ape School – Wail to God
Ape School – Wail to God Remix
