{"title":"Wand","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout Wand\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWand formed in Los Angeles, California in 2013, led by singer-guitarist Cory Hanson. The band emerged from the same fertile LA psych and garage rock scene associated with artists like Ty Segall, with whom Hanson has collaborated. Wand evolved from a prolific early run of heavy psych records into a more expansive, dynamic art rock band over subsequent releases.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSound and style\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWand play psychedelic rock and art rock, beginning with dense, fuzz-heavy, krautrock- and metal-tinged psychedelia and developing toward more delicate, textured, and progressive arrangements. Hanson's songwriting and the band's willingness to shift dynamics give their catalog notable range within the modern psych scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDiscography highlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGanglion Reef (2014, God?)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGolem (2015)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1000 Days (2015)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlum (2017, Drag City)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFor collectors\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWand's albums have appeared in colored-vinyl variants through labels including Drag City, of interest to collectors of the modern LA psych scene. Their prolific early run makes for a deep collecting field.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhere to start\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eListeners new to Wand often start with Plum (2017) or Ganglion Reef (2014). For related listening, see \u003cspan class=\"related-collections\"\u003eExplore more: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/psych-garage-vinyl-records\"\u003ePsych \u0026amp; Garage\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and \u003cspan class=\"related-collections\"\u003eExplore more: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ty-segall\"\u003eTy Segall\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"wand-ganglion-reef-vinyl","title":"Ganglion Reef LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eWand's incredible 2014 debut LP will rock you and transport you to alternate astral planes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540827648183,"sku":"210000022091","price":25.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/r-6023559-1409075916-9984.jpg?v=1781154407"},{"product_id":"wand-in-a-capsule-underground-vinyl","title":"In a Capsule Underground LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eWand - In a Capsule Underground LP gathers early demos and unreleased songs from the Ganglion Reef era. 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Set to drop on July 26, 2024, this release combines psych and garage influences into a distinctive sound.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48785623908535,"sku":"210000091218","price":13.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/4340318-3181830.jpg?v=1783045489"},{"product_id":"wand-vertigo-cd","title":"Vertigo CD","description":"\u003cp\u003eWand's \"Vertigo\" strikes like a meteor crashing through a glassy atmosphere, unleashing infectious riffs that tether you to the chaos of modern existence. This CD from Drag City channels psych and garage rock fervor with tracks like \"Hangman\" and \"Lifeboat,\" crafting melodies that slip through your fingers just when you think you've grasped them. A chaotic allure runs through every note, making it clear that this album isn't just music; it's a pulse of the underground's restless heart.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48785642291383,"sku":"210000091217","price":15.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/4340317-3181829.jpg?v=1783045530"},{"product_id":"wand-1000-days-vinyl","title":"1000 Days LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eWand's \"1000 Days LP\" unfurls with vivid clarity, each track forging a distinct path through the realms of psych and garage rock. This album brims with audacious riffs and striking melodies, demanding your attention. The weight of each song pulls you deeper into its atmosphere, ready to reshape your very surroundings into something extraordinary.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48785747509431,"sku":"210000022086","price":25.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/3007176.jpg?v=1783045798"},{"product_id":"wand-laughing-matter-vinyl","title":"Laughing Matter 2LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eWand's \"Laughing Matter\" lays bare a band shaped by years of touring, each track revealing the grit of their journey. It's a tough album that didn't shy away from the chaos; grit, rhythm, and a late-night vibe spill from the grooves. Play it loud, and let the weight of the gatefold sleeve remind you of the visceral essence behind this collaboration.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48785844961463,"sku":"210000022089","price":36.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/3637069-2474218.jpg?v=1783046080"},{"product_id":"wand-help-desk-goldfish-remix-vinyl","title":"Help Desk\/Goldfish Remix 12\"","description":"\u003cp\u003eHelp Desk \/ Goldfish by Wand, released 25 October 2024.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48785894178999,"sku":"210000094327","price":27.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/wand.jpg?v=1783046219"},{"product_id":"wand-plum-vinyl","title":"Plum LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eWand's \"Plum\" feels like a reluctant sequel, weighed down by the lingering specters of its predecessor. Rather than boldly forging ahead, it serves as a dense, intricate narrative stitched from past triumphs and sorrows, with its new members contributing both unpredictability and creative chaos. Each track flirts with the possibility of revelation yet consistently falls short, leaving a sense of lingering potential. Wand masterfully embraces restraint within a genre rife with clichés, yet this very restraint may be both a compelling choice and a frustrating limitation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48982671556791,"sku":"210000045653","price":25.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/dc673hires-2.jpg?v=1786450348"},{"product_id":"wand-perfume-vinyl","title":"Perfume LP","description":"\u003cp\u003ePerfume landed in 2018 on Drag City, wedged between Wand's Plum from 2017 and Laughing Matter a year later, part of a stretch when the Los Angeles band led by Cory Hanson turned records around fast. It moves between fuzzed out psych rock, garage leaning riffs, and softer melodic turns, the same ground Drag City has covered with Wand since their 2014 debut, Ganglion Reef.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48982672933047,"sku":"210000022088","price":21.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/3781507.jpg?v=1786450347"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.waxtraxrecords.com\/collections\/wand.oembed","provider":"Wax Trax Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}