Psychedelic Pop
Psychedelic Pop
Primordial Spasm – “Wash Away / Memories of Memories”
A recent track from Primordial Spasm, “Wash Away / Memories of Memories” showcases the Canadian duo’s melodic and atmospheric charms. Gentle bass and pulsing, warm synths accompany a lush vocal lead, escalatin...
Psychedelic Pop
Arham – “try the other way”
“try the other way” is a hypnotic, psychedelic track from Arham. Dazed vocal layers intermingle with caressing guitar tones, building to a stellar title-referencing hook around 01:45. This particular section soars i...
Psychedelic Pop
Glassmaps – “It’s OK”
“It’s OK” shows crisp, reassuring enjoyment from Glassmaps, reminding of parts Tame Impala and Unknown Mortal Orchestra. Expressive, psych-friendly guitars and pulsing bass give way to smoother, funk-tinged vo...
Psychedelic Pop
STARMOB – “Dreamlyfe”
“Dreamlyfe” is a riveting psych-rocker from STARMOB, a band from Long Beach, CA. Buzzing guitars and woodwind flourishes throughout concoct an engrossing soundscape amidst serene, confident vocals. The clanging guit...
Psychedelic Pop
Mermaid in China – “Where Are You Paradise?”
Transporting me to a nighttime tropical cruise with its mysteriously nostalgic glow, “Where Are You Paradise?” is an engrossing new track from Mermaid in China. The Portland, OR-based act infuse a variety of instrum...
Lo-Fi Pop/Rock
kazaizen – “Telephone (All Alone)” + “Bye the Sea”
Exuding hypnotic, jangly charm “Telephone (All Alone)” and “Bye the Sea” are captivating new tracks from kazaizen, the project of Jonny Kasai. The Saint Paul, Minnesota-based artist crafts an atmospheric...
Dream-Pop + Shoegaze
Lukka – “Outside Deep Inside Part 2”
A psychedelic synth-rock splendor, “Outside Deep Inside Part 2” is a new track from NYC group Lukka. A richly textured, soaring sound provides enjoyment throughout the first half, with psych-friendly synth gliding a...
Pop
Cap’n Marble – “Song For Ella”
“Song For Ella” touts a consuming pop sound steeped in ’60s nostalgia, marking another success from Cap’n Marble. The duo, previously impressing with tracks like “Come 2 California” and ̶...
Psychedelic Pop
The Mighty Orchid King – “Bail Me Out”
Released last month from The Mighty Orchid King, “Bail Me Out” is a delectable psych-friendly, synth-stomping success. Reminding fondly of MGMT aesthetically, the track builds with swagger led by spacey synths and w...
Psychedelic Pop
Solomon Sprenger – “Green Bean”
The playfully hypnotic “Green Bean” is a memorable new track from Solomon Sprenger, off his new album, Say What You Know. The suave initial vocal momentum and synth-laden flashes remind fondly of Dent May, aesthetic...
