Filthy Hippies Release “Departures”

Post Summary: Filthy Hippies is a South African alternative trio established in 2018, bringing shoegaze influences to the psych scene. Their sound combines Phil Spector's wall of sound with pop inflections. The band has supported notable acts and performed at festivals. Today they release their full-length album Departures via Mongrel Records, featuring tracks like "Never Without You" and "Mystified."

Established in 2018 Filthy Hippies is a South African Alternative trio with a strong undercurrent of Shoegaze influences.

The band quickly established themselves as solid contenders in the explosive, burgeoning South African psych scene and list supporting Post-punk band Dangerfield’s album launch, and 2019’s Endless Daze Festival as current highlights.

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Filthy Hippies create a sound that is best described as a Phil Spector’esque wall of sound hitched to deep routed pop inflections. Today sees the release the bands full-length album Departures via Mongrel Records.

Check out the music video for “Never Without You” below.

Earlier in 2021, the band released a music video for their song “Mystified”. The song is also on their album. Check it the music video below.

I have to admit that I really the Filthy Hippies sound. I love how psych and unique it is. If you like what you hear, stream or download “Departures” HERE.

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