Experimental psych, short for experimental psychedelia, is a music genre that embodies a sonic exploration of consciousness, aiming to push beyond the conventional boundaries of psych music through avant-garde approaches. Artists within this genre intertwine elements of drone, noise, ambient textures, and improvisational techniques to create hypnotic and often disorienting soundscapes. The listeners are enveloped in a collage of abstract melodies, unorthodox instrumentation, and a fusion of organic and electronic sounds. This sub-genre values the unconventional and the unpredictable, with a tendency to focus on the experiential rather than conventional song structure or melodies, leading to an immersive listening experience that can be both challenging and enlightening.

Chris Forsyth Plays Love Devotion Surrender (Live)

Chris Forsyth

Ep - 5 Tracks - Released May 20, 2024