LIQUID PENNIES push the boundaries of experimental composition on "Fore"

St. Petersburg, FL — Psychedelic explorers Liquid Pennies return this summer with their fourth studio album, Fore, set for release on July 25, 2025 via Threat Collection Records, the newly launched label from producer/engineer Ryan Boesch. The 8-song record marks a bold new era for the band, fusing their gamut-galvanizing psych rock spirit with darker melodic turns, orchestral arrangements, and electronic textures.

The album features the singles “Tapered Scape,” “Ready Tide,” and “Sight Skewer,” as well as standout deep cuts like the 11-minute odyssey “Echolalia,” the krautrock-driven “Elliptic Triptych,” and the string-drenched closer “The Bone,” which welcomes back former member Zoë Turtle on violin and vocals.

Rooted in Liquid Pennies’ signature blend of psych rock, indie, and post-punk, Fore draws influence from artists like The Mars Volta, Brian Eno, TV on the Radio, Joy Division, Baroness, Idles, and The Smile, while still channeling the energy of past inspirations including King Crimson, Osees, Kikagaku Moyo, The Minutemen, and Can. The result is a boundary-pushing album that traverses neo-psych, melodic indie rock, dark wave, doom metal, psych-folk, prog, and more.

This album also represents a shift in Liquid Pennies’ songwriting approach. Many tracks were developed from synthesizer arpeggiations, sequenced drums, and guitar tracked to a drum machine—a departure from their usual live-drum-first workflow. Synths and mellotron play a central role, with “Ready Tide” and “Further Ennui” becoming the first songs in the band’s catalog to exclude guitar entirely, and full sections of songs like Tapered Scape letting the composition breathe with the guitar lying-in-wait until the song builds.

The record was co-produced, mixed, and mastered by Ryan Boesch (Candor Recording, Tampa), whose past work includes St. Vincent, Helmet, Melvins, and Foo Fighters. It will be the band’s debut release on Boesch’s label, Threat Collection Records.

Fore is the first LP to feature recent additions Tysonious Mink (bass, synth) and Pierson Whicker (drums). Mink recorded his bass and synth parts independently, while Boesch engineered drums, mellotron, and a full string section—a first for the band—on “The Bone.” Founding member Chas Binns (vocals, guitar, synth) recorded all other instrumental and vocal layers, as well as analog tape-treatments, field recordings, and drum machine sequencing.

To celebrate the release, the band will host a vinyl release show on July 26 at Bayboro in St. Petersburg, Florida, with a Summer and Fall 2025 tour planned in support of the album.

“Fore” pre-order: https://threatcollection.com/product/liquid-pennies-fore-lp/

Formed in St Petersburg, Florida in 2018, LIQUID PENNIES have steadily built a reputation as one of the most exciting and innovative bands in the psych rock scene since their debut album Floods (2020). Their unique blend of psych rock, indie, post-punk, and alternative has resonated with fans and critics alike, and their evolving sound has kept audiences on their toes throughout their career.

With the release of Distant Dawn (2021) and Any Wonder (2023), Liquid Pennies continued to refine their sound, experimenting with darker, more atmospheric textures while maintaining their energetic, groove-heavy approach. The 2023 EP A Wake-Ending further expanded their sonic palette with experimental compositions that pushed the boundaries of the genre.

In addition to their core trio lineup, which includes Chas Binns (vocals, guitar, synth), Tysonious Mink (bass), and Pierson Whicker (drums), Liquid Pennies made waves in 2023 with the release of singles Doom Doubt and Name Dropper, featuring a double-drummer setup. Now, with Fore, the band returns to their classic trio format, exploring new territories with a sound that incorporates their ever-expanding influences.