Release Date: January 5, 2026
Label: Tabu Recordings
The Other Timelines & The 4D Man are the current project of Jonny Browning (Man or Astro Man?, Jonny and The Shamen). Music For Alternate Realities Vol. 1 is one of Tabu Recordings’ newest series on 7” vinyl. They consider it to be a glimpse of the future of surf instro. And I must agree!
“dronesYVR” starts cranking right away. This is explosive instrumental surf music that transitions back and forth through sequences of different six-string effects. The drums and bass are right in step, traveling at hyper speed to keep up with all the guitars’ speedy deliveries. High-energy unrelenting music!
“dronesBHM” begins differently, with a tempo change more like what traditional surf listeners would be accustomed to. However, the sounds are far removed from anything traditional, to be sure! The twang and reverb of surf are intact, but there are many things going on to take note of here. A complete transition from the previous track, maintaining a high level of energy, but presented differently this time. Just under two minutes.
“Dyslexic Cinema” blasts off into another space and time with a synth chirping and swirling as the guitars answer back. The drums keep time nicely, and the bass is heavy and pronounced. Kind of like metal meets surf, and it all falls somewhere in the middle. This cranks in a different way, once again giving the listener another dimension of music to enjoy. Very good!
“Revenge of the Gamma People” winds up this 4-track amalgamation of rock, surf, metal, and all-out instrumental variety. Once again, we are off and running on a different road. The rock-and-metal edges push things along as the drums and bass continue their masterful answer to the call. This time, there is some shredding on the guitar, with just a little hint of surf here and there, but it is more of a flat-out instrumental rocker with a lot of power and vigor.
The Other Timelines & The 4D Man’s Music For Alternate Realities Vol. 1 isn’t just a record, it’s a ticket to sonic worlds you’ve never imagined. Every track propels you through a thrilling collision of surf, rock, and metal, challenging your expectations and rewarding your curiosity. If you crave music that dares to venture beyond the ordinary, this release will electrify your senses and leave you wanting more. Don’t miss the chance to experience a new frontier in instrumental music.
Keith
“MuzikMan” Hannaleck-Surf Music and Art Founder
March
11, 2026
Tracks:
1. dronesYVR 2:42
2. dronesBHM 1:54
3. Dyslexic Cinema 2:49
4. Revenge of the Gamma People 2:48
