The latest EP from Blood Lemon is a swaggering fusion of indie, stoner rock, doom, and psychedelic grunge, topped off with powerful vocal harmonies that immediately set them apart. Despite the unmistakable lo-fi underground indie spirit running through these tracks, the riffs have real weight, coated in rich, thick layers of fuzz that rival Kyuss or Screaming Trees.

Stoner rock and doom riffs like these are so often paired with gruff male vocals, so hearing women harmonizing over these towering guitars is immediately refreshing. The seven-and-a-half minute Perfect Too is a masterclass in restraint and release, stretching itself out through multiple movements, with a guitar solo that’s a lesson in precision - just a handful of notes, each one landing with maximum impact. Blood Lemon doesn’t rush anything, and there’s a quiet confidence to Petite Deaths, an effortless synergy between the musicians. It’s a record that could have thrived in the mid-90s, but also a reminder that this kind of riff-driven rock never really goes out of style.