The Black Wizards

The Black Wizards are entering a new era. The Portuguese fuzzy-psych trio will release a new full-length album in 2026 via UK label Hassle Records, signalling a step forward in sound. They play at Lovers & Lollypops on 11 June 2026 at 17h45.

Recorded by Cooper Crain (Cave, Bitchin Bajas) — whose production work spans artists such as Stereolab, Ty Segall and Natural Child — and mastered by Mikey Young, a noted engineer in alternative music, the upcoming LP captures a band in full transformation.

The album marks a clear shift toward a rawer, more garage-driven sound, built around direct arrangements, live energy and a stronger sense of urgency. While still grounded in psychedelia, the new material strips things back, focusing on immediacy and impact. The songwriting leans into more direct and interventionist lyrics, reflecting a band more engaged with the present and less interested in abstraction.

The Black Wizards have continued to tour across Europe, playing festivals such as Krach Am Bach (DE), Høstsabbat (NO), Roots & Roses (BE) and SonicBlast (PT), alongside several headline tours.

The Black Wizards are: Joana Brito (gtr/voc), José Gomes (bass/bv) and Helena Peixoto (drums/bv)