In 1967, Arthur Lee and his then stable band, Love, came up with Forever Changes - widely considered to be their, and one of rock’s greatest masterpieces. While making some impact in Europe, in particular England, at the time, the album was practically ignored in the US. Now, 50 years later, the album is being recognized for what it is (even by Rolling Stone, who missed its greatness the first time around).
'Joy' is not a 'clean' project that's easy to listen to or follow along with, but, it is a hell of an (albeit chaotic) experience that delivers some great psychedelic rock.
If anybody in modern music is taken as a stereotype of the genius/weirdness combination it is late Roger Keith “Syd” Barrett, a founder and brief mailman of Pink Floyd, solo artist, painter, and recluse - often most of these things at the same time.
Bestselling journalist Michael Pollan heralds the new psychedelic revolution, and the benefits it might bring.
There have been very few men who have helped shaped modern thinking like Stewart Brand. From coining the phrase "personal computer" to essentially inventing the blogoshpere long before there was such thing as a blog, Brand is the poster boy for the "freethought" '60s.
The Chris Ruben Band keeps the psych-funk alive and well with 'Madness On Repeat.'
On 'Catharsis,' Vancouver's Marc-E, blurs the lines between the genres of instrumental music to great success.
On 'Dreams on the Moon,' William Patrick Owen scores big points for ambient folk.
Juggling both musical genres and professions, Devin James Fry doesn't drop a single ball on this double single of "Purple Glue"/"No Hope."
Whether the use of psychedelic drugs has changed since the '60s is a moot point when it comes to the influence it had on the connection between music, art, and fashion. It seems that influence is here to stay.
'Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas' was largely believed to be unfilmable, and while it turned out to be mostly true, the Johnny Depp-led adaptation has developed a significant cult fanbase.
SUNN O))) are proud to announce a new collaboration with the legendary Seattle label Sub Pop Records, and their historical "Singles Club Vol. 8."
Sleep's latest album is solid stoner fare fit for your next bad trip. It was gnarly, but could be improved with more melodic range.
Skip Spence - Canadian born songwriter, singer, guitarist, drummer (and a few other things), in many ways represents the essence of psychedelic weirdness, with all the brilliant music it produced as well as all personal pitfalls that came along with it.
Sixty years ago, Aldous Huxley shared a utopic vision that might prove useful in light of present-day predicaments.
'Smoke + Glass' is the abstract name of an even more abstract LP from the production duo Alex Haas / Bill Laswell which is as experimental as they come.
Whether you're keen on Zodiac signs and horoscopes or not, you certainly should be, because Marquis Hill’s musical vision on 'Soul Sign' is both fresh and inspiring soul-jazz/spiritual jazz.
Will Oldham is a true avant-garde pioneer. Whether it's been through acting, poetry, photography, or the multitude of different music representations, he's always pushed the boundaries of what it means to be an "artist."
On 'Aftertouch,' Absolutely Free successfully combine experimentation with straightforward melody.
What is Krautrock? And how has this weird era of eclectic music from West Germany in the '60s and '70s come to influence so much in music still to this day? Let's take a look.
George Clinton, songwriter, vocalist, producer, and bandleader has been described as a "genius" and a "pioneer" of funk music, but he is also a man who has had to fight for his rightful place in the annals of popular music.
To celebrate Tame Impala's pivotal sophomore album, 'Lonerism,' turning 10, a 3LP box set will be released in the Spring of 2023.
Labelle’s new album NOIR ANIMA is a fusion of electronic club, ambient techno, and the Maloya sound indigenous to Réunion Island.
Check out our sit down with Old Man Canyon, we talk about his new EP 'So Long Babylon', psychedelic experiences with Mexican shamans, Spotify's new changes to payouts, UFOs, and much more.