Psychedelic rock

Psychedelic rock is a style of rock music that is inspired or influenced by psychedelic culture and attempts to replicate and enhance the mind-altering experiences of psychedelic drugs, most notably LSD. It often uses new recording techniques and effects and sometimes draws on sources such as the ragas and drones of Indian music.

It was pioneered by musicians including the Beatles, the Beach Boys, the Byrds, and the Yardbirds, emerging as a genre during the mid-1960s among folk rock and blues rock bands in the United Kingdom and United States, such as Grateful Dead, Jefferson Airplane, the Jimi Hendrix Experience, Cream, the Doors and Pink Floyd. It reached a peak in between 1967 and 1969 with the Summer of Love and Woodstock Rock Festival, respectively, becoming an international musical movement and associated with a widespread counterculture, before beginning a decline as changing attitudes, the loss of some key individuals and a back-to-basics movement, led surviving performers to move into new musical areas.

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My Morning Jacket’s 10th album ‘is’ a joy

The Vindicator 20 Mar 2025
Nearing their third decade as a band, My Morning Jacket’s veterancy shines on “is.” They continue to improve on their ability to write melodic and focused psychedelic rock songs.

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Sun Sentinel 20 Mar 2025
For pure fun, it’s hard to beat The Surfrajettes, the beehived and booted instrumental quartet from Toronto that specializes in psychedelic surf rock and Tarantino-informed attitude ... Veteran rock ...

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Lockhart Post-Register 19 Mar 2025
The Point is a hot new band Rhodes classified as more psychedelic ... “They have a feel of a Vietnamese rock ... The group has been rocking audiences with their celebrated tribute for over a decade.

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Music News 19 Mar 2025
Stand-out songs included synth-infused Midnight Train, the hauntingly beautiful Lighthouse and glam rock psychedelic track, Rocket to the Moon ... Looking ever glamorous in her customary rock chick ...

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Stereogum 19 Mar 2025
Back in the ’70s and ’80s, the Zambian band WITCH pioneered the subgenre known as Zamrock, a specific fusion of psychedelic rock and African music ... They’re not done yet. There’s another album on the way ... .

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Herald-Tribune Sarasota 18 Mar 2025
That might've been a bit confusing for some, as the Texas psychedelic rock trio's debut album "The Universe Smiles upon You" came out a decade ago, but one could say that the nomination speaks to the group's still-growing fanbase.

Music Review: My Morning Jacket’s 10th album ‘is’ a joy for fans and newbies alike

The Associated Press 17 Mar 2025
... led by Jim James continue to improve on their ability to write melodic and focused psychedelic rock songs.

Music Review: My Morning Jacket's 10th album 'is' a joy for fans and newbies alike

San Francisco Chronicle 17 Mar 2025
... led by Jim James continue to improve on their ability to write melodic and focused psychedelic rock songs.

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The Hollywood Gossip 17 Mar 2025
American psychedelic rock band, The Doors during a press conference at Heathrow Airport, London (left to right); drummer John Densmore, keyboard player Ray Mansarek, vocalist Jim Morrison (19431971) and guitarist Robby Krieger.

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Reno Gazette Journal 17 Mar 2025
A Los Angeles electronic-meets-indie rock band with Reno roots, Casino Hearts will perform at 7 p.m ... Tesla rocks at 8 p.m ... On the more psychedelic side of garage rock, this band from Seattle plays at 8 p.m.

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Daily Freeman 16 Mar 2025
Blue Cactus brings an electrified twang to folk, alt-country, and psychedelic rock, earning critical acclaim and a devoted following ... Rican Jibaro with Americana, rock, salsa, and global influences.

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Boston Herald 16 Mar 2025
But the weird stuff is what’s memorable — a title track that feels like Steely Dan doing psychedelic rock, “Damn Good” splitting the difference between “Stairway to ...

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The Sault News 14 Mar 2025
NORTHERN MICHIGAN — From ski hills to St ... Here’s what we recommend. Explore the best home and outdoor options ... to 5 p.m ... to 4 p.m ... The Mid-Michigan group's music is described as “heavy-hearted folk-rock paired with a restless psychedelic Americana.” ...

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Portland Mercury 13 Mar 2025
... for their head-turning high-energy psychedelic funk shows. Enjoy their hypnotic hybrid of funk, rock and psychedelic groove at Rev Hall! Get your tickets now, or enter to win free tix here!.
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