Sink into the vintage vibe with Chicano Batman.

Photo by Josue Rivas

Softly psychedelic, warmly recorded, and gently funky; the new album from Chicano Batman Freedom Is Free feels pretty comforting right now.

The whole album feels like a throwback, right down to the sounds of the studio, and it could have turned out pretty cheesy, but I find the results to balance well between a wink and a hug.

Listen to the title track below and order the album if you like it. The band is currently on tour too, including a Chicago stop at Lincoln Hall on April 7.