Acid Tongue

Acid Tongue is an American garage band heavily influenced by classic soul, punk, and psychedelic rock. Formed in a damp Seattle basement in 2015, the band immediately hit the road, extensively touring the US and Europe, refining their unique brand of rock & roll. Founded by singer/songwriter Guy Keltner, the band also includes numerous touring and studio musicians scattered between Paris, New York, London, Mexico City, and Los Angeles, with a rotating roster that seems to grow larger by the day.

In 2015, Acid Tongue established their own label, Freakout Records, and in 2017 the band released their debut album, aptly titled Babies. The album is a soulful, stoney, heartfelt approach to modern psychedelia. Their 2020 sophomore album, Bullies, expanded upon the themes of their debut, cementing the band as the Pacific Northwest’s most unique garage-rock proprietors. For their third studio album, Arboretum, the band recruited veterans from the psychedelic rock scene during production, resulting in first-rate collaborations with artists such as Death Valley Girls, Naked Giants, and Canadian singer Calvin Love.

Acid Tongue’s fourth full-length album, Acid on the Dance Floor, due out April 12th on Le Cèpe Records (Paris), showcases their now signature sound and a back-to-basics approach to rock music. Recorded in Venice Beach with Josh Landau (The Shrine, Stolen Nova) and Alex Arias (The Mowgli’s, Meatloaf), the album incorporates elements of psychedelia, glam, and post-punk. It is a loud, funky, and chaotic acid trip that redefines “the Seattle sound.”

Read about the Acid Tongue weed:
Acid Tongue Weed on Fat Nugs Mag

Rolling Stone France Premier “Acid on the Dancefloor”:
Rolling Stone France Exclusive

2023 Live on KEXP:
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“Consumerism” Stereogum Premier:
Read on Stereogum

Live in Normandie, France at Rock in the Barn:
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2018 Live on KEXP:
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KEXP Throwaway Style Interview:
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2022 Profile on Freakout Festival:
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Live in San Francisco at Psyched Fest:
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HIGHLIGHTS:

• Acid Tongue has performed at SXSW, Capitol Hill Block Party, Treefort Music Festival, Rock in the Barn, Psyched Fest, and Freakout Festival.
• The band has supported King Gizzard, The Sonics, De La Soul, and the King Khan BBQ Show.
• Notable KEXP in-studio performances in 2018 and 2023.
• “Blame it on the Youth” peaked at #17 on SubModern Top 200 Charts.
• Acid Tongue strain of weed now being produced by EOS Farms.