Japanese Psychedelic

Japanese psychedelic music is an eclectic and experimental genre that emerged from the fusion of Western 1960s psychedelia with traditional Japanese music influences, characterized by its creative guitar textures, extended instrumental improvisations, and otherworldly sonic atmospheres. It often incorporates elements of acid rock, avant-garde compositions, and a distinctive ethereal quality that transcends conventional musical boundaries. The genre is marked by its use of reverb-drenched guitars, overpowering feedback, and a penchant for exploratory jam sessions. Artists like Les Rallizes Dénudés and Flower Travellin' Band laid the groundwork with their intense live performances and innovative studio recordings, while more contemporary acts like Kikagaku Moyo continue to expand on the genre's kaleidoscopic soundscapes, blending serene melodies with fierce, distorted sound walls in a reverberant fusion that captivates the mind and senses.

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LIFE
Single - Released May 5, 2025

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C.C.C.C
Far East Family Band
Flied Egg
Harumi
Hiro Yanagida
Kato Hideki
LSD March
Les Rallizes Dénudés
Magical Power Mako
Mainliner
Omoide Hatoba
Shinki Chen
Speed, Glue & Shinki
Strawberry Path
The Golden Cups
White Heaven
Yonin Bayashi
Les Rallizes Dénudés
Harumi
Speed, Glue & Shinki
The Golden Cups
Shinki Chen
Far East Family Band
Flied Egg
Strawberry Path
LSD March
White Heaven
Hiro Yanagida
C.C.C.C
Kato Hideki
Yonin Bayashi
Magical Power Mako
Mainliner
Omoide Hatoba