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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