Santa Cruz, California based Psychedelic Rockers Marmalade Knives unveil the first single “Invocation” taken from their upcoming full-length album, “Paradigm Lost,” which will see the light on September 26th, 2025 via Electric Valley Records. Stream the single via the YouTube player below:
Marmalade Knives draw inspiration from the pastoral vistas of Popol Vuh, the thunderous drive of Neu!, the Jazzy atmospheres of Annexus Quam, and the Proggy grandeur of Amon Düül II. Originally formed in the mountains of Santa Cruz, CA, the group began as a collaboration between guitarists Clinton Wilkins and Justin Spivey, united by a passion for exploring the outer reaches of Psychedelic Music. Their creative partnership soon became a trio with the addition of longtime LA/SF psych scene aficionado and bass savant Mark Robinson before expanding into a full-on ensemble of local freak-Rock’n’Rollers. In the summer of 2018, Marmalade Knives recorded their debut album, “Amnesia,” which was released on Electric Valley Records in 2020. The years that immediately followed saw more change: Wilkins, who honed his craft under the guidance of acclaimed minimalist and microtonal composer David First (member of cult NYC no-wave legends The Notekillers), left the mountains of Santa Cruz for those of Asheville, NC; and Adam Kriney (The Golden Grass, La Otracina), who helmed the production and mixing of the debut from NYC, added his drumming wizardry to the lineup for the follow-up; and finally, Zachariah Blackwell (Danava, Lecherous Gaze, Rocky MTN Roller) became another powerhouse bass-playing contributor for the band.
Says the band: “‘Invocation‘ is the first song on “Paradigm Lost,” the second LP by Marmalade Knives. It sets the table, it summons the spirit that pervades the album through its 3 parts: from Alice Cooper-esque horror Rock to full-blown Kraut-heavy improv to the bright and uplifting melodies you might find with Wishbone Ash.”
Available in:
– 250x Black Vinyl
– 220x Transparent Splatter Red Vinyl
– 30x Ultra LTD “Maya Edition”
– Digital
Pre-Order here: https://www.electricvalleyrecords.com/ | https://www.evrecords.bandcamp.com/