Local instrumental weirdoes Mahogany Frog’s sixth release, Senna, is an exciting, rollicking ride through both intensely expansive and introvertedly exploratory soundscapes. Recorded last September in Winnipeg at Private Ear by John Paul Peters, Senna propels the listener forward on waves of lush synths, blazing guitars, clouds of found and field recordings (listen for beluga whales recorded in Churchill, MB on “Aqua Love Ice Cream Delivery Service”), tape collage and experimental analogue sounds. With two suites beginning each side of the LP (“Houndstooth Part 1 & 2” on the A side, “Message from Uncle Stan: Grey Shirt & Green House” on the B side), this record definitely has the feel of an old school psychedelic experience captured on vinyl, stored in your burnt out uncle (Stan, perhaps?)’s garage, while at the same time sounding fresh and crisp. Certainly a feather in the cap for these local boys, I suggest you pick up Senna on record for yourself, track down some perception altering substances, crack a bottle of wine and lay down on a nice shag carpet and slip on a good pair of headphones. Drop the needle, and enjoy. See you on the other side, friend. (MoonJune Records, MahoganyFrog.com) Sheldon Birnie