Alternative Rock from Galactic Fuzz

Las Vegas-based alternative rock outfit Galactic Fuzz takes influence from classic rock, grunge, punk and Brit pop to create their own guitar-driven sound. The trio was originally formed in Miami in 2019 by three friends and experienced musicians with songwriter Javier Guell fronting the band on vocals and guitar, bass player Jorge García and Ricardo Mere on drums.

Previously Javier and Jorge played in the Miami-based Latin rock group called Soniko for ten years up to 2011, securing rotation for two of their videos on MTV Español and playing live shows at SXSW and LAMC. Drummer Ricky, who’s also Jorge’s cousin, joined Javi to play with solo artist Dama Vicke who was showcased at the FIMPRO in Guadalajara, toured all over the USA and Mexico and was named songwriter of the year in 1028 by Miami New Times.

As Galactic Fuzz, the band has been busy working on their studio music in the build up to their eponymous debut album. Lifted from their first record Galactic Fuzz, they bring us the lead single from the release with the track titled “Transparent”.

Laying down their gritty rock sound with tinges of psychedelic tones, on “Transparent”, Galactic Fuzz showcase their retro grungey style full of riveting guitar work and melodic vocal leads. Capturing the essence of artists such as Pavement, Granddaddy, Dinosaur Jr. and Failure, their single demonstrates their musicianship and songwriting talents while building excitement for their upcoming debut full-length release.

Commenting on the inspiration for the forthcoming record, frontman Javier offers, “I’ve always loved singing, but had mostly been a backup singer and lead guitar player in all my bands. The inception for Galactic Fuzz was my decision to sing my own songs for a change, as I had always written for others to sing. The name of the band comes from my fascination with Science Fiction works by the likes of Isaac Asimov, Arthur C Clarke, and Frederik Pohl, and some of our sounds and lyrics influenced by that even if not apparent at the surface.”

Adding, “You can call us an Alternative Rock band but it’s an oversimplification of the truth. We all have varying influences. Our drummer Ricky comes from a school of punk bands but also plays blues and loves jam bands. Jorge grew up with Classic Rock and hard rock and metal from the 80s and 90s.”

Listen to Transparent below