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Psychedelic music is a broad term used to describe music that incorporates surreal, mind-expanding sounds and textures, often associated with altered states of consciousness. Originating in the 1960s, it has influenced many genres, including rock, electronic, and trance music.

Characteristics

  • Dreamy, hypnotic, and surreal textures, often using reverb, delay, and modulation effects.
  • Extended instrumental passages, focusing on atmosphere rather than structured songwriting.
  • Use of exotic and experimental sounds, sometimes incorporating non-Western scales and instruments.
  • Influence from psychedelic rock, jazz, and world music, blending organic and electronic elements.
  • Closely associated with counterculture movements, particularly in the 1960s and 1970s.

Artists and Labels

Psychedelic music has been championed by various artists and labels, including:

Notable artists in the genre include:

  • The Beatles (psychedelic rock influence)
  • Pink Floyd
  • Shpongle
  • Hawkwind
  • Tangerine Dream
  • Jefferson Airplane

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