Style: Dream Folk, Singer/Songwriter
Vibes: Ethereal, Reflective, Gentle, Flowing, Introspective, Cosmic, Apocalyptic, Mellow, Dreamy, Loner, Psychedelic, Soothing
Julie Beth Napolin – Only the Void Stands Between Us Read More »
Style: Ritual Psych, “Apocalyptic Desert Folk”
Vibes: Ritualistic, Apocalyptic, Desert, Visceral, Raw, Surreal, Earthy, Haunting, Hypnotic, Thorny, Psychedelic, Shadowy
Ak’Chamel – Rawskulled Read More »
Style: Avant-Folk, Chanson, Chamber Folk-Jazz
Vibe: Mysterious, Intertwined, Surreal, Haunting, Brooding, Hypnotic, Elegant, Contemplative, Storytelling, Moody, Existential, Suspenseful, Open, Intimate, Nocturnal, Political, Love, Hallucinogenic, Shadowy
Areski & Brigitte Fontaine – L’Incendie Read More »
Style: Mystical Folk, Free Folk
Vibes: Ecstatic, Ritualistic, Mystical, Hypnotic, Passionate, Poetic, Spiritual, Surreal, Psychedelic
Daniel Higgs – Beyond & Between Read More »
Style: Free Sludge, Post-Metal, Avant-Garde Metal, Noise Rock
Vibe: Cathartic, Visceral, Poetic, Luminous. Knotty, Triumphant, Angular, Patient, Complex, Epic, Primal, Abstract, Powerful, Amorphous, Apocalyptic, Exploratory, Intense, Psychedelic, Raw
Sumac – The Healer Read More »
Style: Free Folk, Outsider Folk, Weird Americana
Vibes: Raw, Eccentric, Haunting, Primal, Surreal, Murky, Psychedelic, Ritualistic
Dredd Foole – In Quest of Tense Read More »
Style: Ecstatic Minimalism, New Age, Drone
Vibe: Spiritual, Meditative, Heavenly, Cosmic, Hypnotic, Mystical, Longing, Intertwined
Musial Attributes: Just Intonation, Instrumental, Minimalistic, Repetitive, Suite, Improvisation, Drone
Instrumentation: Yamaha YC-45D Organ with multiple digital delay channels for live layering & interactions
Terry Riley – Descending Moonshine Dervishes Read More »
with Lester St. Lewis, Jason Nazary, Eva Lawitts, Matt Nelson
Style: Liberation Music, Free Jazz, Psychedelic Jazz
Vibes: Triumphant, Communal, Conscious, Rebellious, Ritualistic, Cathartic, Determined, Spiritual, Complex, Passionate, Powerful, Energetic, Active Listening, Angsty, Bombastic, Driving, Dystopian, Earthy, Epic, Martial, Psychedelic
Amirtha Kidambi’s Elder Ones – New Monuments Read More »
Style: Ritualistic Dub-Folk
Vibes: Nocturnal, Hypnotic, Serpentine, Shadowy, Witchy, Mysterious, Occult, Forest, Hallucinogenic, Journeying, Tribal, Ritualistic, Rhizomatic
Shackleton & Six Organs of Admittance – Jinxed by Being Read More »
Style: Krautrock, Abstract Groove, Free Psych, Jam Band
Vibes: Spacey, Exploratory, Groovy, Communal, Primal, Hypnotic, Serpentine, Hallucinogenic, Adventure, Determined, Driving, Surreal, Mysterious, Cosmic, Introspective, Journeying, Kinetic, Psychedelic, Responsive, Spontaneous, Suspenseful
Can – Live in Paris 1973 Read More »
Style: Acid Western, Psych Folk
Vibe: Journeying, Desert, Western, Hazy, Intertwined, Road Trip, Nature, Summer, Adventure, Earthy, Exploratory, Flowing, Focused, Impressionistic, Luminous, Pastoral, Patient, Psychedelic, Reflective, Rural, Spiritual, Warm
Elkhorn – Red Valley Read More »
featuring Meg Baird, P.G. Six, MICK Flower, J. Mascis, Erika Elder…
Style: Weird Americana, Country Psych, Dream-Folk
Vibes: Hazy, Relaxed, Introspective, Stoned, Rural, Uplifting, Dreamy, Warm, Psychedelic, Raw, Cosmic, Earthy, Reflective, Peaceful
MV – Blazing Grace Read More »
Styles: Experimental, Black Liberation Music, Drone, Microtonal Composition, Free Improvisation
Vibes: Healing, Cathartic, Meditative, Spiritual, Political, Liberation, Intertwined, Psychedelic
Zachary James Watkins – Affirmative Action Read More »
Screen-printed box set which includes 3 different albums from Constellation Records [CST089, 090, 091]:
Kanada 70 – Vamp Ire [CST-089]
Pacha – Affaires Étrangères [CST-090]
HangedUp & Tony Conrad – Transit of Venus [CST-091]
Musique Fragile 02 Read More »
Style: Cyber Jazz, Free Improvisation
Vibes: Kinetic, Surreal, Entropic, Abstract, Futuristic, Exploratory, Mysterious, Angular, Colorful, Complex, Intertwined, Playful, Responsive, Woozy
Max Jaffe – Reduction of Man Read More »
featuring Tricky, Horace Andy, Neneh Cherry, Shara Nelson
Style: Trip Hop, Bristol Sound, UK Hip Hop, Downtempo, Street Soul
Influences: Dub, Hip Hop, Soul, Jazz Fusion, Film Scores, Electronic
Vibes: Moody, Hypnotic, Urban, Mellow, Sensual, Heartfelt, Melancholy, Communal, Uplifting, Nocturnal, Smooth, Psychedelic, Warm
Massive Attack – Blue Lines Read More »
Style: Kosmische Musik, Düsseldorf School, Progressive Electronic
Vibes: Hypnotic, Spacey, Mysterious, Exploratory, Motorik, Murky, Cosmic
Harmonia – Documents 1975 Read More »
Style: Mystical Folk, Free Folk, American Primitivism
Vibes: Devotional, Mantric, Serpentine, Apocalyptic, Cosmic, Forest, Eccentric, Raw, Mythic, Passionate, Primal, Mystical, Death, Rhizomatic
Instrumentation: Chants, Banjo, Toy Piano, Acoustic Guitar, Hindi Harp
Daniel (A.I.U.) Higgs – Ancestral Songs Read More »
Style: Post-Minimalism, Atmospheric Jazz, Krautrock-Influenced
Moods: Nocturnal, Hypnotic, Focused, Patient, Ethereal, Motorik, Psychedelic, Soothing
Musical Qualities: Repetitive, Polyrhythmic, Instrumental, Pulse, Droney, Percussive, Minimalistic
Instrumentation: Upright Bass, Electric Guitar, Drums
Oren Ambarchi / Johan Berthling / Andres Werliin – Ghosted II Read More »
with Josh Johnson, Gregory Uhlmann, Ben Lumsdaine, & Jeff Parker
Style: Cyber-Jazz, Abstract Groove, Chamber Jazz, New Jazz
Vibes: Playful, Surreal, Colorful, Groovy, Exploratory, Sunny, Intertwined, Futuristic, Psychedelic, Warm
Anna Butters – Mighty Vertebrate Read More »
Style: Krautrock, Free Psych, Abstract Funk, Space Rock, Jam Band
Vibes: Exploratory, Serpentine, Primal, Adventure, Determined, Driving, Focused, Hypnotic, Journeying, Motorik, Mysterious, Spacey
Can – Live in Keele 1977 Read More »
Style: Avant-Folk, Singer/Songwriter, Loner Folk
Vibes: raw, eccentric, heartfelt, intimate, depressive, loner, playful, primal, psychedelic, visceral, warm, reflective, conscious, existential
Dred Foole & Ben Chasny – Drunk With Insignificance Read More »
eaturing Joe Talia, Jim O’Rourke, Chris Abrahams, B. J. Cole, Julia Reidy, Johan Berthling, Sam Dunscombe
Style: Post-Minimalism, Post-Rock, Electro-acoustic
Vibes: Iridescent, Blooming, Hypnotic, Focused, Psychedelic, Shimmering, Propulsive, Flowing, Soothing, Intertwined, Warm, Intricate
Oren Ambarchi – Shebang Read More »
Style: Avant-Garde Hillbilly Music, Backporch Minimalism, Avant-Folk
Vibes: Hypnotic, Twangy, Raw, Rootsy, Rural, Deconstructed, Ecstatic, Energetic, Exploratory, Eccentric, Meandering, Playful, Psychedelic
Henry Flynt – Back Porch Hillbilly Blues Volume 1 & 2 Read More »
featuring Jim White, Natural Information Society, Nick Mazzarella, etc…
Style: Singer/Songwriter, Cosmic Americana
Vibes: Contemplative, Journeying, Reflective, Triumphant, Warm, Dreamy, Romantic, Road Trip, Energetic, Psychedelic, Responsive
Bill Callahan – Resuscitate! Read More »
Style: Psychedelic Fusion, Abstract Groove, Jazz-Rock, Krautrock, influenced by Funk and Arabic & African folk music
Vibes: Journeying, Surreal, Passionate, Communal, Intertwined, Groovy, Colorful, Playful, Epic, Mysterious, Confident
Embryo – Zack Glück Read More »
with Monnette Sudler, Billy Mills, Dwight James, & Alex Ellison
Style: Free Jazz, Ritual-Psych, Dub-Influenced
Vibes: Mysterious, Spiritual, Hypnotic, Communal, Psychedelic, Ritualistic, Surreal, Exploratory, Murky, Nocturnal, Cosmic, Earthy, Dreamy
Khan Jamal Quintet- Drum Dance to the Motherland Read More »
Produced by Klaus Schulze
Style: Space Rock, Psych, Progressive Electronic
Vibes: Cosmic, Ethereal, Journeying, Confident, Psychedelic, Spacey, Triumphant, Nature
Far East Family Band – Nipponjin Read More »
Rooted in primordial energies and ancestral knowledge, these sonic ritual assemblages channel transformational, connective, healing and empowering vibrations in the direction of a post-colonial future.
featuring Mwandishi, Embryo, Dadawah, White Boy Scream, Irreversible Entanglements, Brötzmann/Graves/Parker, etc…
Re\/Rooting Rituals [Sonic Gnosis Radio | BCS 0324] Read More »
Style & Influences: Latin Jazz, Bomba, Cyber-Jazz, Plena, Trip-Hop, No Wave, Cumbia, Experimental
Vibes: Ritualistic, Ancient, Futuristic, Introspective, Brooding, Sensual, Intertwined, Grimy, Psychedelic, Moody, Eclectic, Healing
Themes: Decolonization, History, Ancestors, Alienation, Roots, Tradition
Musical Qualities: Polyrhythmic, Studio-as-an-Instrument, Electro-Acoustic, Percussive, Progressive, Uncommon Time Signatures
Ibelisse Guardia Ferragutti & Frank Rosaly – Mestizx Read More »
Style: Arabic Psych-Punk, Pashto Folk Music, Lo-Fi Psych
Vibes: Determined, Hypnotic, Journeying, Rebellious, Epic, Desert, Triumphant, Psychedelic, Energetic
Musical Qualities: Fuzzy, Modal, Lo-Fi, Riffs, Loops, Repetitive, Sampling
Naujawanan Baidar – Khedmat Be Khalq Read More »
Style: Free Psych
Vibes: Ritualistic, Murky, Communal, Hallucinatory, Hypnotic, Meandering, Mysterious, Exploratory, Stoned, Meditative, Tribal
Musical Qualities: Collective Improvisation, Droney, Jams, Lo-fi, Percussive, Repetitive, Suite
Vibracathedral Orchestra – (Untitled) Read More »
All tracks recorded live in sacred places (Seiryu Temple, Waseda Salvation Church)
Style: Ritual Folk, Acid Folk
Vibes: Mystical, Ancient, Ritualistic, Spiritual, Forest, Psychedelic, Mysterious, Medieval, Haunting, Dreamy, Eclectic
Instrumentation: Chants, Flutes, 12-String Guitar, Cello, Drums, Organ, Hurdy Gurdy, Harp, Piano, Horn
Ghost – Temple Stone Read More »
Style: Hard Rock (Blues & Folk-Influenced)
Vibes: Confident, Rebellious, Passionate, Energetic, Hedonistic, Bombastic, Raw, Complex, Psychedelic, Summer
Musical Qualities: Riffs, Groovy, Melodic, Dynamic, Bluesy, Heavy
Styles: Slowcore, New Folk, Trip-Hop, Neo-Psychedelia
Vibes: Brooding, Hypnotic, Haunting, Cryptic, Focused, Shadowy, Sombre, Psychedelic
Musical Qualities: Repetitive, Dub, Percussive, Beats, Loops, Rhythmic, Atmospheric
Instrumentation: Vocal Harmonies, Acoustic Guitar, Percussion, Keyboard
Meril Wubslin – Faire ça Read More »
Hazy, Lethargic, Dreamy, Desert, Gentile, Nocturnal, Peaceful, Contemplative, Cryptic, Loner, Mellow, Psychedelic, Soothing
Ilyas Ahmed – With Endless Fire Read More »
Style: Chillwave, Synthpop, Synth Funk
Vibes: Retro-Futuristic, Party, Urban, Woozy, Ethereal, Nocturnal, Summer, Sensual, Psychedelic, Playful
Music Qualities: Lush, Catchy, Rhythmic, Polished Production, Melodic
Neon Indian – VEGA INTL. Night School Read More »
Each artist fills an entire LP side with their own improvised interpretation of Ornette Coleman’s “Lonely Woman” . Shalabi channels the tune through a solo oud meditation, shaped by his characteristically searching and sensitive improvisations. On the other side, Sunn Trio performs an undulating percussive ritual, overdubbed with a wide pallet of tangled acoustic instruments, dub psychedelia, and hypnotizing drones.
Sunn Trio / Sam Shalabi – Trippin’ on Coleman Read More »
Beings is Steve Gunn, Zoh Amba, Shahzad Ismaily, Jim White
Moods: Ecstatic, Rhizomatic, Earthy, Exploratory, Compassionate, Warm, Kinetic, Exploratory, Psychedelic, Spiritual, Eclectic, Spring, Intertwined, Cathartic, Free, Uplifting
Styles: Spiritual Jazz, Post-Rock
Beings – There is a Garden Read More »
On their twelfth live recording, the electrifying power trio continues to expand the vocabulary of their improvised sonic sorcery. One LP of mysterious duo invocations, followed by two LPs of primordial free rock. Through concentrated force and harnessed chaos, the trio patiently pushes primordial riffs to their noisiest, most visceral limits, striving to become the sound itself.
Style: Space Rock, Krautrock-Influenced, Neo-Psychedelia, Minimal Wave
Vibes: Motorik, Sci-Fi, Retro-Futuristic, Cryptic, Hypnotic, Menacing, Dystopian, Brooding, Psychedelic, Playful, Restrained, Gloomy, Focused, Eerie
Musical Qualities: Analogue Recording, Repetitive, Rhythmic, Riffs, Droney, Bass Lines
Styles: Ecstatic Chamber Rock, Kosmische Musik, Neoclassical New Age
Vibes: Spiritual, Triumphant, Flowing, Nature, Epic, Pastoral, Warm, Transcendent, Ethereal, Mysterious, Mystical, Psychedelic, Uplifting
Popol Vuh – Letzte Tage ~ Letze Nächte Read More »
Style: Loner Folk, Singer/Songwriter, Acid Folk
Vibes: Autumnal, Alienation, Reflective, Warm, Melancholy, Stoned, Rural, Lonely, Mellow, Psychedelic, Loner
Instrumentation: Vocals, Acoustic & Electric Guitars, Cello, Flute, Mandolin, Organ, Piano, Electric Bass
Gary Higgins – Red Hash Read More »
Style: Kosmische Musik, Krautrock, Free Psych
Vibes: Mysterious, Exploratory, Murky, Visceral, Confident, Nocturnal, Groovy, Raw, Suspenseful, Psychedelic, Surreal
Music Qualities: Collective, Improvisation, Rhythmic, Atmospheric, Lo-Fi, Jams, Live Recording
Can – Horror Trip in the Paperhouse [Bootleg] Read More »
Vibes: Ethereal, Communal, Healing, Flowing, Heartfelt, Devotional, Conscious, Utopian, Warm, Intertwined, Spiritual, Uplifting, Sombre, Nature, Peaceful, Sentimental, Comforting, Compassionate, Psychedelic
Brother Ahh – Move Ever Onwards Read More »
Style: Acid Folk, Kosmische Folk, Progressive Folk
Vibes: Pastoral, Flowing, Surreal, Dreamy, Warm, Psychedelic, Sunny, Fantasy, Mellow
Musical Qualities: Acoustic, Progressive, Vocal Harmonies, Lush, Raga-Influenced
Style: Collage-Pop, Glitch-Folk, Plunderphonics
Vibe: Surreal, Psychedelic, Peaceful, Cerebral, Meditative, Philosophical, Spiritual, Uplifting, Warm, Playful, Hallucinogenic
Musical Attributes: Sampling, Electro-Acoustic, Melodic, Sound Collage, Vocal Manipulation
The Books – Lost and Safe Read More »
Style: Ecstatic Drone, Free Improvisation, Minimalism
Vibes: Ritualistic, Suspenseful, Exploratory, Psychedelic, Meditative
Musical Qualities: Just Intonation, Resonant Overtones, Slow, Sustained Drones, Collective Improvisation
Tony Conrad, Arnold Dreyblatt, Jim O’Rourke – Tonic 19-01-2001 Read More »
Style: Drone, Psychedelic Electronic
Vibes: Woozy, Forest, Exploratory, Earthy, Washy, Hypnotic, Psychedelic, Murky, Rhizomatic
Musical Qualities: Noisy, Improvisation, Lo-Fi, Loops, Slow, Pulse, Analogue, Atmospheric
Water Shrews – Forest Faces Read More »
Style: Drone, Free Improvisation, Psychedelic Ambient
Vibes: Journeying, Amorphous, Introspective, Woozy, Exploratory, Earthy, Washy, Hypnotic, Psychedelic, Murky, Rhizomatic
Musical Qualities: Noisy, Improvisation, Lo-Fi, Loops, Slow, Pulse, Analogue, Atmospheric
Instrumentation: Keyboards, Electric Guitar, Electronics, Synthesizers, Field Recordings
Water Shrews – Widening Spaces Read More »
Style: Drone, Free Folk
Vibes: Meditative, Forest, Peaceful, Contemplative, Nature, Soothing, Hypnotic, Psychedelic
Instrumentation: Harmonium, Hammered Dulcimer, Electronics, Acoustic Guitar
Vibes: Mystical, Visceral, Ceremonial, Psychedelic, Serpentine, Cosmic, Ritualistic, Raw, Surreal, Spiritual, Rebellious, Mythic, Colorful, Devotional
Instrumentation: Throat Singing, Electronics, Bass Clarinet, Percussion, Synthesizers
Arrington de Dionyso – Sacred Mushroom Songs Read More »
On the surface…
Style: Mystical Folk, Folk Baroque
Vibes: Journeying, Meditative, Ritualistic, Flowing, Nature, Warm, Devotional, Peaceful, Contemplative, Hypnotic, Eclectic
Duncan Park – Traveller’s Peace Read More »
Style: Psych, Prog, Folk-Rock, Jazz-Rock
Vibes: Triumphant, Stoned, Medieval, Surreal, Energetic, Mystical, Retro, Epic, Mysterious, Bombastic, Spiritual, Driving, Fantasy, Psychedelic
The Silence – Metaphysical Feedback Read More »
Style: Free Jazz, World Jazz, Organic Music
Vibes: Communal, Utopian, Energetic, Driving, Summer, Intertwined, Chaotic, Psychedelic
Don Cherry – The Summer House Sessions Read More »
Style: Kosmische Musik, Free-Psych, Krautrock
Vibes: Primordial, Ritualistic, Cosmic, Mysterious, Suspenseful, Spiritual, Primal, Eerie, Psychedelic, Spacey, Hypnotic
Ash Ra Tempel – Ash Ra tempel Read More »
Style: Psychedelic Punk, Experimental Rock
Vibes: Visceral, Rebellious, Mystical, Cathartic, Anti-Colonial, Raw, Passionate, Surreal, Colorful, Cryptic, Eccentric, Ecstatic, Energetic, Knotted, Political, Serpentine, Spiritual
Old Time Relijun – Musicking Read More »
with Daevid Allen, Gilli Smyth, Here & Now
Style: Cosmic Punk, Space Rock, Psych
Vibes: Cosmic, Rebellious, Raw, Energetic, Eccentric, Playful, Driving, Theatric, Epic, Anarchic
Planet Gong – Live Floating Anarchy 1977 Read More »
Style: Ritual Psych, Space Ambient, Drone
Vibes: Meditative, Cosmic, Ritualistic, Mysterious, Spiritual, Psychedelic, Hypnotic
Instrumentation: Electric Guitar, Bouzouki, Sitar
Kawabata Makoto – Hosanna Mantra Read More »
Recorded September 1978 – May 1979 in Pakistan, India, Afghanistan, & Germany
Style: Free-Psych, Krautrock, Prog, Jazz-Rock, Raga Rock, Arabic Folk
Vibes: Adventure, Communal, Triumphant, Exploratory, Warm, Psychedelic, Bluesy, Playful, Energetic, Spiritual
Split LP featuring two raw, psychedelic bands from Japan – one side of Neon Knight’s wild & heavy psych and another side of ritualistic acid folk from Magick Lantern Cycle.
Style: Nyahbinghi, Roots Reggae, Dub
Vibes: Ceremonial, Devotional, Ritualistic, Spiritual, Rastafari, Uplifting, Conscious, Mystical, Meditative, Peaceful, Introspective, Philosophical, Warm, Utopian, Tribal, Summer
Dadawah – Peace and Love – Wadadasow Read More »
Style: Cosmic American Music, Folk-Funk, Country-Psych, Space Boogie
Vibes: Groovy, Hypnotic, Uplifting, Spacey, Carefree, Playful, Rural, Psychedelic, Romantic, Stoned, Summer, Dreamy
MV + EE – Green Ark Read More »
Mysteries’ process-based guitar meditations feel like introspective encounters with the unknown, never diving into chaos but leading you safely to the edge for observation.
recommended if you dig Ashra, Durutti Column or Popol Vuh
Matt Baldwin – Mysteries [Review] Read More »
featuring members of Espers, The Eyesores & Jesse Sparhawk
Style: Acid Folk, Progressive Chamber-Folk
Vibes: Mystical, Forest, Flowing, Sombre, Medieval, Witchy, Eerie, Fantasy, Melancholy, Autumnal, Eerie, Mysterious
Fern Knight – Music for Witches and Alchemists Read More »
Style: Neo-Psychedelia, Noise Pop
Vibes: Manic, Messy, Tropical, Summer, Playful, Chaotic, Catchy, Cryptic, Primal, Surreal
Musical Qualities: Noisy, Dense, Loops, Sampling, Radio Broadcast, Suite
Animal Collective – Centipede Hz Read More »
LPx2, 45rpm, Self-Released, 2002 / 2012 pressing First Vinyl Pressing (2012)Originally released on CD by Interscope Records (2002) Style: Art Rock, Progressive Post-Hardcore Vibes: Cryptic, Dramatic, Surreal, Groovy, Anthemic, Epic, Passionate, Intricate, Bombastic, Psychedelic, Sentimental Themes: Sleep Paralysis, Dreams, Existential, Salvador Dalí Qualities: Conceptual, Lyrical, Suite, Dense, Uncommon Time Signatures, Rhythmic, Progressive
Style: Experimental Electronic, Neo-Psychedelia, Ambient
Vibes: Insectile, Primordial, Woozy, Tender, Warm, Abstract, Hallucinogenic, Meditative, Surreal, Soothing
Musical Qualities: Electro-Acoustic, Home Recording, Instrumental, Atmospheric, Loops, Rhythmic, Soft, Deconstructed, Glitchy, Solo
Michael Gross – Songs for a Conspiratorial Thereness Read More »
Style: Progressive Folk, Acid Folk
Vibes: Medieval, Romantic, Warm, Bright, Morning, Fantasy, Love, Psychedelic, Mystical
Instrumentation: Acoustic Guitar, Organ, Clarinet, Upright Bass,
C.O.B. – Moyshe McStiff and the Tartan Lancers of the Sacred Heart Read More »
Styles: Library Music, Psych Rock, Instrumental Hip-Hop, Ambient
Vibes: Noir, Brooding, Nocturnal, Cinematic, Focused, Smooth, Shadowy, Eerie, Psychedelic, Sensual, Suspenseful
Musical Qualities: Atmospheric, Home Recording, Beats, Instrumental, Loops, Sampling
Emil Amos – Zone Black Read More »
Style: Space Rock, Krautrock, Psych Rock, Kosmische Folk
Vibes: Occult, Exploratory, Mystical, Playful, Surreal, Psychedelic, Driving
Qualities: Fuzzy, Conceptual, Jams, Suite, Progressive
Walter Wegmüller – Tarot Read More »
Style: Loner Folk, Singer/Songwriter, Jazz-Folk
Vibes: Dreamy, Intimate, Loner, Psychedelic, Raw, Shadow, Loose
Instrumentation: Vocals, Acoustic Guitar, Flute, Conga, Tabla, Electric Bass, Jaw Harp, Kalimba, Mokum, Alto Saxophone, Effects
Glenn Saiger & Infinite Companions – Sanity Rests in the Ability to Fly Read More »
Pharoah Sanders with Chicago / São Paulo Underground (Mazurek, Guilherme Granado, Mauricio Takara)
Style: Cosmic Jazz, Psychedelic Fusion
Vibes: Advenure, Epic, Exploratory, Psychedelic, Mysterious
Pharoah & the Underground – Primative Jupiter Read More »
Style: EAI, Progressive Electronic
Vibes: Reflective, Winter, Ethereal, Meditative, Playful, Hypnotic, Exploratory, Abstract, Deconstructed, Forest, Futuristic, Intimate
Instrumentation: Piano & vocals processed through modular synthesis
Musical Qualities: Studio-as-an-Instrument, Electro-Acoustic, Dynamic, Glitchy, Improvisation, Extended Technique
YoshimiOizumikiYoshiduO – To the Forest to Live a Truer Life Read More »
featuring billy woods, Hanni El Khatib, Lealani, Nikki Jean, Rob Sonic
Style: Abstract Hip-Hop, Progressive Boom-Bap
Vibes: Science Fiction, Futuristic, Cryptic, Satirical, Playful, Surreal, Dystopian, Energetic, Philosophical, Psychedelic, Bombastic, Industrial, Storytelling
Aesop Rock – Integrated Tech Solutions Read More »
Style: American Primitivism, Post-Minimalism, Ambient Americana
Vibes: Contemplative, Nature, Pastoral, Sombre, Focused, Hypnotic, Rootsy, Aquatic, Meditative
Elijah McLaughlin Ensemble – III Read More »
Style: Fusion, Neoclassical New Age, Jazz-Rock, Progressive Rock, Mystical Folk
Vibes: Ethereal, Groovy, Exploratory, Dreamy, Cosmic, Meditative, Playful, Psychedelic, Smooth, Soothing, Spiritual
Instrumentation: Koto, Biwa, Acoustic & Electric Guitars, Shakuhachi, Nohkan, Strings, Rhodes, Organ, Clavinet, Synthesizers, Chamberlin, Drums, Electric & Acoustic Bass
Osamu Kitajima – Osamu Read More »
Style: Psychedelic Electronic, Ambient Americana
Vibes: Nature, Pastoral, Peaceful, Soothing, Hallucinogenic, Impressionistic, Light, Colorful, Forest
Instrumentation: Modular Synthesizer, Keyboards, Flute, Acoustic & Electric Guitars, Percussion, Violin, Autoharp, Harmonica, Penny Whistle, Vocals
M. Sage – Paradise Crick Read More »
Style: Psych Pop, Folk Rock
Vibes: Sunny, Bittersweet, Psychedelic, Playful, Catchy
Musical Qualities: Vocal Harmonies, Melodic, Polished
The Byrds – Younger Than Yesterday Read More »
Style: Ritual Psych, Free Rock
Vibes: Primordial, Ritualistic, Witchy, Meandering, Communal, Abstract, Exploratory, Mysterious, Murky, Psychedelic, Tribal
Qualities: Collective Improvisation, Percussive, Lo-Fi
The No-Neck Blues Band – Intonomancy Read More »
Style: Avant-Rock, Psychedelic Trance Rock
Vibes: Ecstatic, Communal, Triumphant, Hypnotic, Colorful, Psychedelic
Musical Qualities: Just Intonation, Riffs, Uncommon Time Signatures, Thematic, Polyrhythmic, Repetitive
Decolonize Your Mind Society – A Second Invitation to an Uninterrupted Katabatic Lens Read More »
LPx2, Archival, Superior Viaduct, 2001 / 2013 Recorded 1975-1979 Style: Weird Americana, “Cowboy Raga”, Old-Time, Celestial Boogie, Back-porch Minimalism Vibes: Hypnotic, Warm, Rural, Summer, Energetic, Groovy, Playful, Psychedelic, Rootsy, Ecstatic Instrumentation: Fiddle, Tapes, Electric Guitar, Electric Bass, Saxophone, Drums Musical Qualities: Droney, Instrumental, Improvisation, Minimalistic, Modal, Repetitive Graduation by Henry Flynt
Henry Flynt – Graduation Read More »
Style: Free Improvisation, Psychedelic Noise, Drone
Vibe: Ritualistic, Hypnotic, Spiritual, Desert, Nocturnal, Eerie, Meditative, Sombre
Musical Qualities: Noisy, Improvisation, Droney
Instrumentation: Drums, Electric Guitar, Shaahi Baaja
Monypeny + Meanstreetz – The Beating Stutter of Hope Read More »
Fursaxa & Helena Espvall
Style: Free-Folk, Drone
Vibe: Ritualistic, Eerie, Nocturnal, Haunting, Murky, Mysterious, Witchy, Forest, Psychedelic, Primordial, Occult
Instrumentation: Organ, Cello, Experimental Vocals, Harmonium
Anahita – Arcana en Cantos Read More »
Style: Kosmische, Progressive Electronic, Space Rock
Vibe: Nocturnal, Hypnotic, Introspective, Exploratory, Cosmic, Stoned, Meditative, Psychedelic
Instrumentation: Synthesizers, Flute, Tapes, Percussion, Electric Guitar, Electric Bass, Dulcimer, Voice
Fumio Miyashita – Live on the Boffumundo Show Read More »
Style: Acid Folk, Free Folk, Ritual Psych
Moods: Aquatic, Meditative, Mysterious, Ritualistic, Nocturnal, Morning, Pastoral
Instrumentation: Acoustic & Electric Guitars, Percussion, Tabla, Violin, Kazoo, Tambura, Slide Guitar, Cornet, Gong, Alto Saxophone, Electric Bass, Vibraphone, Drums
Six organs of Admittance / Azul Read More »
Abridged version of a 24-hour recording from 2011
Style: Post-Rock, Neo-Psychedelia, Experimental Rock, Progressive Electronic
Vibe: Cold, Apocalyptic, Desolate, Ominous, Mournful, Sombre, Mysterious, Existential, Rainy, Spacey, Melancholy, Nihilistic, Haunting, Hypnotic, Lonely, Dreamy, Cerebral, Meandering, Greyscale, Dystopian
The Flaming Lips – 7 Skies H3 Read More »
Produced by George Harrison
Style: Vedic Chants, Hindustani Classical Music
Vibe: Devotional, Meditative, Nocturnal, Spiritual, Peaceful, Ritualistic, Reflective, Soothing, Ecstatic, Hypnotic, Intricate, Psychedelic
Instrumentation: Group Vocals, Sitar, Autoharp, Strings (Viola, Violin, Cello), Flute, Tabla, Veena, Mridangam, Morsing, Tamboura, Harp, Santoor, Acoustic Guitar, Glockenspiel, Vibraphone
Ravi Shankar – Chants of India Read More »
Style: Drone-Doom
Vibe: Deep, Claustrophobic, Lethargic, Meditative, Heavy, Visceral, Earthy, Apocalyptic, Focused, Spiritual, Psychedelic
Musical Qualities: Slow, Fuzzy, Riffs, Dense, Repetitive, Minimalistic, Atmospheric, Droney, Instrumental
Earth 2: Special Low Frequency Version Read More »
Style: Trance-Rock, Psych, Jam Band
Vibes: Pastoral, Cinematic, Communal, Rural, Driving, Earthy, Hypnotic, Open, Peaceful, Psychedelic, Contemplative
Musical Qualities: Slow, Dynamic, Instrumental, Repetitive, Jams, Riffs, Fuzzy, Atmospheric
Style: “Desert Continuum”, Psychedelic Drone, Free Improvisation, Avant-Folk
Moods: Desert, Ritualistic, Spiritual, Meditative, Hallucinogenic, Nocturnal
Musical Qualities: Droney, Electro-acoustic, Solo Improvisation, Noisy, Instrumental
Instrumentation: Shahi Baaja, Electric Guitar, Autoharp
Derek Monypeny – Cibola Read More »
Styles: Dream-Country, Singer/Songwriter, Neo-Psychedelia
Moods: Longing, Conversational, Heartfelt, Bittersweet, Colorful, Lonely, Warm, Rural, Dreamy, Introspective, Melancholy, Psychedelic
Musical Qualities: Lush, Vocal Harmonies, Lyrical
Edith Frost – Telescopic Read More »
Style: Wyrd Folk, Progressive Folk, Acid Folk
Moods: Forest, Sombre, Enchanting, Gloomy, Mystical, Medieval, sombre, Melancholy, Mellow, Mysterious
Style: Folk-Rock, Singer-Songwriter, Acid Folk, Country-influenced
Moods: Autumnal, Moody, Sombre, Bittersweet, Conscious, Eclectic, Melancholy, Political, Mellow, Morning, Mournful, Retro, Psychedelic, Rebellious, Warm
Instrumentation: Acoustic & Electric Guitars, Flute, Piano, Organ, Dumbek, Bongos, Drums, Congas, Cello, Vibraphone, Harmonica, Banjo, Mandolin, Wind Chimes, Vocal Harmonies, Bells
Tom Rapp – Stardancer Read More »
Style: Jazz-Funk, Spiritual Jazz, Abstract Groove
Moods: Communal, Ceremonial, Celebratory, Triumphant, Afrocentric, Ritualistic, Groovy, Spiritual, Passionate
Musical Qualities: Ostinato, Thematic Improvisation, Suite, Rhythmic, Spoken Word
Black Renaissance – Body, Mind & Spirit Read More »
Style: Gothic-Pop, Post-Punk
Moods: Moody, Bittersweet, Romantic, Depressive, Ethereal, Dramatic, Playful, Nocturnal, Longing, Psychedelic
Musical Qualities: Catchy, Chorus & Reverb Heavy, Atmospheric
The Cure – A Head on the Door Read More »
Style: Avant-Folk, Acid Folk, Free Folk
Moods: Cryptic, Thorny, Communal, Witchy, Anxious, Haunting, Ominous, Nocturnal, Eerie, Mystical, Psychedelic, Surreal, Shadow, Dark
Instrumentation: Acoustic Guitar, Banjo, Cello, Vocal Harmonies, Mbira, Zither, Percussion, Slide Guitar, Drums, Electric Guitar, Organ, Xylophone, Autoharp, Harmonium, Spike Fiddle, Thumb Piano, Lap Steel
Spires that in the Sunset Rise – Four Winds the Walker Read More »
Style: Weird Americana, Country-Psych, Free Folk
Moods: Rural, Warm, Romantic, Stoned, Spacey, Road Trip, Earthy, Meandering, Psychedelic, Raw
Musical Qualities: Fuzzy, Jams, Vocal Harmonies, Home Recording, Dub Fx
MV & EE with the Bummer Road – Green Blues Read More »
Style: Acid Folk, Folk-Rock Influences: Arabic Folk, Blues, Raga
Moods: Mysterious, Confident, Serpentine, Searching, Psychedelic, Desert, Determined, Earthy, Flowing, Impressionistic, Introspective, Meandering, Meditative, Ritualistic
Musical Qualities: Modal, Acoustic, Improvisation, Instrumental, Solo, Bluesy
Instrumentation: Oud, Electric Guitar, Percussion, Electric Bass
Sandy Bull: E pluribus unum Read More »
Style: Cosmic Folk, Psychedelic Rock, Jazz Poetry
Moods: Cosmic, Feminist, Conscious, Poetic, Eccentric, Witchy, Flowing, Eclectic, Mystical, Psychedelic, Storytelling, Messy
Musical Qualities: Spoken Word, Collage, Improvisation
Gilli Smyth – Mother Read More »
