Double Helix Peace Treaty draws from the vast well of inspiration in their surroundings to produce a sound that’s wholly their own. From the mystical landscapes of West Marin County to the industrial wastelands at the City’s edge, their music cultivates a sense of place that few bands today accomplish. Here, they belong to a long lineage of California art – the writings of Philip K. Dick, for example, have a strong presence in the band’s lyrics, and their jammy Americana at times gestures towards the Grateful Dead. But the band’s cohesive blend of folk-punk-psychedelia never turns overly nostalgic, always pushing boundaries and experimenting with new forms.