Traffik Island is the brainchild of Australian musician Zak Olsen, known for his involvement in other psych-rock endeavors such as ORB and The Frowning Clouds. The project stands as a canvas for Olsen's more idiosyncratic and exploratory musical impulses, diverging from the more straightforward garage-psych rock of his other bands. Traffik Island serves as an outlet for the eclectic blend of genres, ranging from 60s-inspired pop to more experimental, whimsical soundscapes that often incorporate elements of ambient music, electronica, and field recordings.

The discography of Traffik Island is marked by a colorful journey through sonic experimentation where each release is a testament to Olsen's evolving artistic vision. "Nature Strip," one of the project's early releases, showcased a penchant for gentle, melodic, psych-pop tunes, laying the groundwork for the project's identity. From there, the project has continued to intrigue and delight listeners with releases like "Sweat Kollecta’s Peanut Butter Traffik Jam," an album that dives into more psychedelic and instrumental realms, and "A Shrug Of The Shoulders," demonstrating Olsen's skill in crafting catchy, off-kilter tracks. With a unique ability to bend genres to his creative will, Traffik Island remains a mesmerizing project in the modern psych and indie-music scenes, praised for its innovative sound and boundless creativity.

Genres

Neo-psychedelic

Psychedelic Folk Rock

Latest Release

A Shrug Of The Shoulders

Traffik Island

Album - 13 Tracks - Released November 19, 2021