French Psychedelic

French psychedelic music is a genre characterized by its dreamy, atmospheric soundscapes, often blending lush instrumentation, hypnotic rhythms, and ethereal vocal styles. Emerging in the 2010s, it drew inspiration from 1960s psychedelic rock, French yé-yé, and indie folk, with a distinctly contemporary twist. The genre's popularity peaked around 2015-2018, with artists pushing the boundaries of psychedelic sound in France. French psychedelic music often features jangly guitars, lush keyboards, and driving beats, creating a captivating, nostalgia-tinged sound that resonates with fans of Tame Impala and Unknown Mortal Orchestra. What sets it apart is its unique blend of French pop sensibilities, avant-garde experimentation, and a laid-back, Mediterranean vibe, resulting in a captivating and distinctly Gallic take on psychedelic rock.

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Rock Machine
Album - 13 Tracks - Released October 11, 2024

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Abschaum
Balladur
Barbagallo
Baston
CANNIBALE
Cankun
Cheveu
Forever Pavot
Halo Maud
Isaac Delusion
Juniore
La Femme
Le Villejuif Underground
Marietta
Melody's Echo Chamber
Moodoïd
Pearl & The Oysters
Pleasure Principle
Pépite
Requin Chagrin
The Limiñanas
Wall of Death
La Femme
Isaac Delusion
Melody's Echo Chamber
Pépite
The Limiñanas
Juniore
Pearl & The Oysters
Requin Chagrin
Halo Maud
Moodoïd
Forever Pavot
Barbagallo
CANNIBALE
Wall of Death
Le Villejuif Underground
Balladur
Cheveu
Baston
Abschaum
Pleasure Principle
Marietta
Cankun