Livingmore Resident "Psycho"

Sounds from the USA

06/11/2025 |

Livingmore’s “Psycho” is a razor-sharp, 2-minute whirlwind of indie and garage rock that feels like a fever dream conjured by Primus’s bass-driven oddity, Garbage’s sleek, distorted edge, and Marc Bolan’s glitter-dusted swagger. The track crackles with manic energy—jerky guitar riffs, punchy, off-kilter drums, and a vocal delivery that swings between deadpan cool and unhinged urgency. It’s a song that doesn’t so much build as it does detonate, packing layers of sonic texture into a compact, unforgettable burst. There’s something delightfully unhinged about its structure, as if the band dared themselves to see how much weirdness they could cram into two minutes and still make it radio-ready—a feat they pull off with charismatic precision.

Emerging from Los Angeles since 2014, Livingmore has consistently refined a sound that feels both nostalgic and urgently contemporary. Their trajectory—from viral parking garage performances to acclaim on KCRW and KROQ—speaks to an authentic, grassroots resonance that transcends trends. With each release, they peel back another layer: “Take Me” revealed their cinematic ambition, “Look” their emotional intimacy, and now “Psycho” proves they can still shock and delight in miniature form. The fact that they’re now working with Jeff Schroeder of Smashing Pumpkins suggests they’re poised to expand their sonic universe even further. For now, “Psycho” stands as a brilliant, compact manifesto—proof that indie rock can still be strange, catchy, and utterly compelling without sacrificing its soul.