Several years ago, the three piece Brooklyn-via-Dallas psychedelic hard rock act The Secret Machines seemed poised for big things after having released two well received albums, playing an incendiary late-night set at Bonnaroo, completing a co-headlining tour with KoL and an inventive in-the-round tour of their own. A funny thing happened though amongst all the praise, guitarist Benjamin Curtis left the band leaving his brother Matt and drummer Josh Garza to figure out if and how they would continue as a band.

Fast forward a year and a half later – after a number of shows with a rotating cast of guitar players the band invited former Tripping Daisy’s member Phil Karnats on board to fill the vacated slot.

The band recently released their latest self-titled effort, that picks up where the band last left off. Let’s check out the trippy, acid drenched video for the first single of the new album – Atomic Heels…

These guys have always impressed the hell out me with their live show, despite what Ace might have said.

• Previously On HT: The Secret Machines Lose A Brother

More Secret Machines:

• Nowhere Again (Music Video)
• Sad & Lonely (Live At Bowery Ballroom)
• Bonnaroo 2005 Late Night Set Montage

Jeffrey Greenblatt

Jeff joined the Hidden Track team full-time in 2008 and helps guide the site in his role as Managing Editor and Social Media Coordinator. Each week Jeff pens Pullin' 'Tubes, Tour Dates and Bloggy Goodness in addition to features, video posts and more. Jeff is a graduate of The George Washington University ('98), with a degree in Journalism, and has worked in the media and technology industry for the likes of MTV, VH1, A&E and Joost.

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