Freakbeat

Freakbeat is a musical phenomenon that emerged in the mid-1960s, when British rock bands infused their beat-driven pop with a wild, kinetic energy and experimental edge. It combined the gritty, aggressive sound of garage rock with the mod subculture's love for R&B, psychedelia, and soul, resulting in songs that were at once raw and melodic, adrenalized and artful. Artists often employed fuzz-toned guitars, driving rhythms, and defiant, soulful vocals to create a sound characterized by its intensity and departure from the polish of mainstream pop. While commercial success was limited, freakbeat has since gained a cult following and is prized for its pioneering spirit and its role as a precursor to garage rock and psychedelic rock movements.

Latest Freakbeat Release
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Hey Joe (Expanded)
Album - 20 Tracks - Released December 15, 2023
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The Easybeats
The Smoke
The Creation
The Move
The Idle Race
Honeybus
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Nugglets 13 Freakbeat artists
Psychedelic Rock 7 Freakbeat artists
Weird music for weirdos 1 Freakbeat artist

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  1. December 15, 2023
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