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The Psychotic Reactions are a 60s inspired, fuzzy vintage trio hailing from the West Coast of Australia. The Walyalup based group are renowned for their vintage psych sounds and flawless ability to draw together sounds of blues, rock ‘n’ roll and jazz alongside intricate lyricism and meaningful storytelling. Their latest release, ‘Take It Easy’ takes listeners on an exhilarating journey, paying homage to their retro roots while infusing a fresh perspective.

Delving into the depths of personal experiences, The Psychotic Reactions explore the aftermath of overcoming abusive relationships. ‘Take It Easy’ serves as a cathartic anthem, portraying the empowering realization that sometimes it's easier to place blame on oneself rather than unravel the complexities of narcissism.

This captivating track seamlessly transitions from an upbeat and catchy melody to a compelling instrumental interlude, where heavy minor breakdowns captivate the listener's emotions while delivering a mind-whirling sonic experience that the band is best known for.

Lead singer Hannah Smillie took charge of the song's production, recording it in the comfort of her own home. Departing from their usual tape recording process, they explored new horizons by stacking layers of guitars and harmonies, resulting in a rich and immersive sound.
‘Take It Easy’ features a standout moment in the form of Hannah's mesmerizing guitar solo, symbolizing the isolating freedom that accompany breaking free from the chains of abuse.

While this release embraces a more lo-fi sound, it radiates a vibrant and poppy atmosphere, embodying the metaphor that one can find their true selves without relying on anyone else.

As The Psychotic Reactions continue to captivate audiences with their signature 60s vintage sound, which effortlessly blends elements of psych, power pop, and blues, they have exciting plans ahead. Be sure to catch them performing at Triple J's Out of the Woods Festival in October. Following their live performance, they'll be heading back into the studio—a much- anticipated return after navigating the challenges of numerous “breakdowns & lockdowns”.

Embrace the raw emotion and infectious energy of The Psychotic Reactions as they redefine the boundaries of contemporary music while paying homage to the timeless spirit of the past.

Take It Easy

Lyrics:

Over here !  Over here!
It's the patron saint of punk
Watching you burn
Things moved in circles 
now there's no return

She wrote about the Dakota
Took a million little pills
Gave crowds a panty thrill
Sold out, left the till

She passed out on the toilet bowl
Like a Lupe Velez with a suicide soul
Never faded from a pretty picture
Defied the safety of scripture


These are our heroes
Problematic Psychopathic 
Demons ensue
They are watching us burn
Watching you

Valley Girl Feminist
Got the disease, the virus she bleeds
little miss tittle tattle
Shake the culture, curse the rattle

Mr and Mrs mid life crisis
holier than thou
their crowns have fallen down
in the name of adultery

Poet laureate of  a generation Barbara said
You only make money when you're dead
Burroughs was his bible and his only hope
but he couldn't survive the odds of dope

These are our heroes
Problematic Psychopathic
Demons ensue
They are watching us burn
Watching you


High priestess of rock and roll
Rhythmic calamity jane
She only gambles with the insane
She dances around the Ginsberg beat

Songwriting brothers
sharing lovers and parking lots
Destruction followed them
until they played the game
Now they are sirs of notorious fame

Jazz honey
doused in cocaine and money
Died of  a broken heart
the booze it cripples the good and poisons the art

These are our heroes
Problematic Psychopathic
Demons ensue
They are watching us burn
Watching you

Am I a hero waiting to burn 
powdering my nose with nothing to learn
Bury our sores until we can no more
Watching yourself burn
is the closest thing to god, god, god

Watching You Burn

Written by Max Kinghorn-Mills
Produced by Pan Andrs (insta: @panandrs) & Atlas Shrugs (insta: @atlas_shrugs)
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The Psychotic Reactions are a 60s inspired, fuzzy vintage trio hailing from the West Coast of Australia. The Walyalup based group are renowned for their vintage psych sounds and flawless ability to draw together sounds of blues, rock ‘n’ roll and jazz alongside intricate lyricism and meaningful storytelling. Lead singer and creative pioneer of the band, Hannah Smillie, is an absolute icon of the WA music industry, involved in an innumerable number of projects from diverse genres, and a powerhouse multi-instrumentalist. The warm, nostalgic sounds created by the group are beautifully paired with personal song writing, covering the questions and confusions of life, self and others. With a fiercely loyal fanbase and unique cross-genre sound, The Psychotic Reactions have very quickly become a well loved and highly praised band amongst all musical communities across WA.	

The band has supported musical legends Jebediah, The Murlocs, The Saints, The Stems, Abbe May and Hideous Sun Demon, along with festival slots at Nannup Music Festival, In The Pines and West Australian Music Festival, and have toured both regionally and to the east coast. With overflowing support from fans, industry and fellow musicians, The Psychotic Reactions continue to create and release garage-psych rock bangers with 2024 looking at multiple single releases and the drop of their second album.

Take It Easy

The Psychotic Reactions

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