Smokin-blistering-psychedelic-blues-loudness:new CD/LP ‘Maker’ just released.

Check out this Pontiak “White Hands” video

“Maker jumps confidently between retro-psych (à la Dead Meadow) and sledgehammer riffage (à la Shellac); there are moments of piercing dissonance (“Wax Worship,” “Headless Conference”) and stoner-rock bliss (the epic 13-minute title track). And throughout it all, the Carney boys never back off from the pummeling intensity afforded by these intimate live recordings. Pontiak cuts to the quick.” —Xlr8tr

“It’s beyond refreshing to hear guitars unfurl and growl the way they do in Pontiak’s perfect soundscaping. The digital age has birthed too many wankers, but this Virginia-based riff pusher is having none of it, even though the band usually records mostly live and in one or two takes. Led by Van, Jennings and Lain Carney, three brothers from the Blue Ridge Mountains, Pontiak delivers powerful anthems that worm their way into your lobes and lay beautiful, noisy eggs.” —Wired Magazine

“The disc’s title track pretty much encapsulates the entire album’s ethos into a single 13 minute track, getting in bass heavy sludge, dissonant guitar noise, jazzy improvisation, and pure stoner rock all together in a way that makes sense. …For a young band, Pontiak definitely has their proverbial shit together when it comes to sound and style.” Mojo, (4/5) “…delivers nuanced amplifier worship in excelsis.” Rocka Rolla, “A glorious record, with a deeply warm and almighty delivery.” Wire (UK) “Pontiak’s organic approach comes as a breath of fresh air. An elongated power surge.” —Brainwashed

Pontiak – ‘Maker’ on CD & LP