Released: 04/09/26
Black Mountain, a Vancouver arts collective, create music that embraces complexity, blending classic rock influences with psychedelic experimentation and social commentary. Their self-titled debut draws inspiration from bands like Black Sabbath, Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, Blue Cheer, and Can, while Stephen McBean’s bluesy vocals and Amber Webber’s harmonies give the band a distinctive sound. Mixing heavy riffs, hypnotic ballads, and infectious grooves, the album balances protest themes with pop-cultural observations. Standout tracks include “Modern Music,” “Don’t Run Our Hearts Around,” and the sludge-rock centerpiece “Druganaut.”