Penna explains that the new songs are more deliberate than previous works. “As an instrumental band, we create a mood that often evokes a place. But these songs are more about a voyage inside the listener themselves. ‘Mantra’ represents the mind, guiding you through a meditative, introspective journey, while ‘Surfers On Acid’ embodies the physical, with its urgent, surf-inspired rhythms.”

“Mantra” blends Eastern-influenced psychedelic elements with classic surf, featuring meditative drones, trippy backward guitar, and expansive choruses. The accompanying video, shot in Palm Springs, mirrors an hallucinogenic trip, blending psychedelic imagery with mid-century modern aesthetics. “Surfers On Acid,” on the other hand, captures the primal energy of surf rock with dense fuzz and improvised guitar elements, recorded in a raw, unpolished style to capture the immediacy and intensity of the performance.

Trabants have a rich performance history, having shared stages with icons like Dick Dale, La Luz, and The Sloths, and played at notable festivals worldwide. Their extensive roster of contributors includes Pete Curry (Los Straitjackets / Nick Lowe), Samira Winter (Winter), and Bryan Murphy (Man Man), among others.