REDWOOD – Hyperspace

by Mark 'Yeti' Richard · Published July 5, 2026 · Updated July 5, 2026

Sheafer McOmber and REDWOOD have returned with another new record. It has been just over four months since Time To Lose (review here) came out this past January. The heavy psychedelic/ stoner rock band has been cranking out the new material consistently these past couple of years. In 2025, McOmber released two albums, Sky Offering (review here) and Red Colony (review here). He also put out two EPs, 2022’s Redwood EP and 2024’s Dry Rivers. Hyperspace was released on June 12th 2026 on Northern Buffalo Productions. It contains ten tracks, clocking in at just over an hour long.

Hyperspace is another remarkable release from the one man REDWOOD band. “Highway Nova” begins with a slow gradual increase of cosmic swirls of synth that erupts into a riff-centric composition. The fuzzed-out tones and elaborate rhythms are more pronounced and crunchier on this album. Each song explores the heavy psychedelic soundscapes like the other REDWOOD recordings but Hyperspace is more riff driven overall. The title track “Hyperspace” has a cool beginning sequence that cranks into the rocking groove of the song. I noticed the bass lines are more dynamic and prominent on this one, as the music is punishing and electrifying. Scorching guitar leads, atmospheric textures, and pulverizing percussion are in full effect on Hyperspace.

“Another Planet” has a pounding and stomping rhythmic beating that is both heavy and musical. The head banging riffs include excellent guitar melodies and echo-enhanced vocals. Musically, there is a lot of meat to these ten songs. McOmber pushes his creative drive more abruptly with the heavier and catchier tones that are so distinctive and prevalent with Hyperspace. Even the direct attack of “Got A Feeling” has a sound of immediacy that can’t be ignored. “Land Of Ancient Nothing” has a huge doom essence that is blended with the heavy psychedelic leanings of the REDWOOD sound. The rocking glory of “Opium And Stimulants” strikes next. It’s a bouncy rocker that has a heavy and driving resilience.

“Mother Earth” is a four minute expedition of layered keyboards and atmospheric drifting. It feels like you’re floating through space as the music is cosmic and ambient. It’s works as an introduction for the next song called “Asteroid”. The heaviness returns on this one, matched with airy tones of psychedelia. The two longest tracks on the album are the last two, “Invaders”, clearing eight minutes and the eleven and a half minute closer, “Future”. My only minor gripe about Hyperspace is that it is a little too lengthy overall. I prefer the thirty to forty minute total runtime for most albums.

Despite the length of the record, there is a lot to discover and enjoy with this release. It was recently announced that Sheafer McOmber’s other band, Deer Lord have called it a day. It was sad news to hear about the break up but I am thankful that we still have REDWOOD. It’s quite apparent that McOmber has a deep well of ideas and creativity waiting to emerge. I am thoroughly impressed with how each REDWOOD album keeps progressing, as new areas of musical interest are explored. Hyperspace might just be my favorite album from the band. It will be interesting to see if Sheafer produces yet another full length before the year is over.