It seems as if Parker Griggs stepped out of a time machine into the wrong era of music, this is not the 60’s. Although many bands have tried to emulate the psychedelic rock vibe, which was epitomized by the legendary Jimi Hendrix, few can pull it off like Radio Moscow. On their self-titled debut, Radio Moscow infused trippy rock with heartfelt blues and created a sound of unadulterated instrumental taunts. Although their music has structure, it seems so impulsive and that’s the beauty of Radio Moscow. It doesn’t really matter if there is a paved path because their destination can be reached without a map.
The vocals are extremely sparse on this album but Griggs’ guitar more than makes up for the missing lyrics. However, when he does decide to sing, Griggs’ voice does seem to mesh exceedingly well with their tunes, it’s patchy yet rather smooth. I’m sure much of their sound was inspired by the producer and engineer of the album, who just so happens to be Dan Auerbach, of The Black Keys but the brainchild of Radio Moscow is undoubtedly, Parker Griggs. This 22 year old hailing from Iowa, could possibly be considered a rock guitar prodigy. Not beating around the bush though, if you are not a fan of levitating guitar rifts and extended solos, Radio Moscow might not be your cup of tea. However, I recommend giving their music a taste, you might be surprised. Stand Out Tracks: Frustrating Sound, Whatever Happened, Timebomb
Note: Consider this album as an appetizer for their live show. Radio Moscow will blow your mind live.
