There just aren't enough freaks like Theodore Stevens out there these days. People assembling their own music by playing all the instruments, singing (or some facsimile thereof) and tossing in plenty of psychedelic asides just for fun. As Infinite Cousins, Stevens comes across as a one-man version of 80s Flaming Lips, with plenty of other alterna-psycho influences dripping in now and again.

Infinite Cousins Nebulous Tremulous (self-released)

This is the first full-length, and it contains 10 songs that did not appear on the two EPs that dropped last year. The sound is vaguely lo-fi and definitely drone-like, though there are plenty of sharp-edged guitar noises to sharpen the senses. Perhaps more Mercury Rev than the Lips. Sorry if I misled.

One-person outfits are definitely not the rage, but personal psychedelic statements definitely are. Stevens has crafted his missals with care, though he's not above sacrificing order for vibe when duty calls.

This sucker scales the space ladder and then slides back down again. Be sure to keep the volume at a solid level; there are plenty of bits that reveal themselves in the extremities. If you're in need of a guide to your pre-frontal cortex, Infinite Cousins is ready to lead the way. Follow the wander into the wonder.