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Carlton Melton track 'spirit lens' included on TMODM Playlist A Time to Cast Away Stones - A meditation on impermanence meets a science-fiction encounter with the unknown, accompanied by psychedelic sounds from creative collaborations old and new. Recent releases from Ambassador Hazy, Carlton Melton, Shit the cow, Dope Purple, Flower Children of the Apocalypse, Trem 77, Mossmen, Druid Fluids, and Echoes of Distant Stars.
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Sonic Abuse reviews Carlton Melton 'reason beings'-
This is very much the case with Carlton Melton, a band I covered in 2010. I have always remembered them but, while it doesn’t feel like sixteen years have passed, I guess they must have, for the band have released a whole host of music since. Anyhow, while it may have been a long road back to Carlton Melton, it is a pleasure to find myself once more standing in awe at their deeply evocative music.
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The Obelisk - Carlton Melton Premiere “Spirit Lens”; New Album Reason Beings Out Sept. 18
They don’t have a chime or anything, but that first hi-hat hit at the start of “Spirit Lens” might be considered like a call to prayer for those who worship West Coast jam-psych. The guitar of Rich Millman carries a distinctively ethereal howl and the conversation with Taibi and the rhythmic underpinning from bassist Clint Golden and drummer Andy Duvall become like two simultaneous threads extracted from your consciousness, running in intersecting lines toward the center of the galaxy and, if you want, bringing you with them. Maybe this is a trip you’ve made before with Carlton Melton, but “Spirit Lens” offers invigorating shimmer and a mounting swell of noise, summarizing the album in a way but without giving up the entrancing repetition of the drums as it eventually will in “The Absence of Sensation.” The last minute finds them in a fleeting but full wash, with shred even in the comedown before “Comes Fire” takes hold to finish side A with its own extended throb.- JJ
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Carlton Melton track 'War Cry' included in Psych Against Cancer Vol 3
When a loved one is diagnosed with cancer, the emotional impact on their family can be profound and far-reaching. Family members often experience a rollercoaster of emotions—shock, fear, sadness, and helplessness—as they wrestle with the uncertainty of the illness and the demands of caregiving. The stress of managing medical appointments, financial strain, and shifting family roles can lead to anxiety and burnout, especially when trying to remain strong for the patient. Children may feel confused or scared, while spouses and siblings might struggle with grief, guilt, or isolation. These effects on sufferers and their families highlight the importance of organisations like MacMillan Cancer Support who provide specialist health care, information and financial support to people affected by cancer. It also looks at the social, emotional and practical impact cancer can have, and campaigns for better cancer care.
As with the previous compilations, all proceeds from this album will go directly to MacMillan Support. As ever, a HUGE thanks to all artists and bands who submitted a track… you are all wonderful people
Artwork by Brett Savage (thanks Brett!)
released December 5, 2025
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Carlton Melton on the road supporting the mighty Oneida and Terry Gross March 19th - 22nd, 2026! Go to CM LIVE for more details!
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J Hubner reviews Carlton Melton LIVE EU / Complex Distraction— Carlton Melton, one of the West Coast’s premier psych rock explorers, have been at it now for going on two decades. Andy Duvall(drums and guitar), Clint Golden(bass), Rich Millman(guitar/synth), and Anthony Taibi(synth/guitar) have created their own world of psychedelic swirls, monolithic drones, scuzzy blues, and widescreen jams with a view out of the dusty windshield of a ’69 Malibu. The open road both their portal into the cosmos and a landing strip to destinations along the way.
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