by Ben Hogwood

Arcana brings you good news from Wales, where Das Koolies have released a new single, Som Bom Magnifico, and posted plans for a new album in May.

In case you don’t already know, Das Koolies is essentially the Super Furry Animals, minus Gruff Rhys – though it’s important to mention there is no ‘split’ as such, just different musical projects to enjoy. The current incarnation, made up of Huw Bunford, Cian Ciarán, Daf Ieuan and Guto Pryce, hit the ground running in 2023 with the brilliant DK.01 album, and its successor, Pando, looks set to build on that handsomely on 9 May.

For now, you can enjoy the cosmic synth play, vocals and heady chorus of the psychedelic Som Bom Magnifico, a danceable cut that bodes very well for the band’s second chapter!

Published post no.2,420 – Thursday 23 January 2025