Psychedelic punk is a vibrant fusion genre that combines the raw, energetic intensity of punk rock with the mind-bending, experimental elements of psychedelic music. This genre often features driving, distorted guitar riffs and relentless rhythms that are hallmarks of punk, while also incorporating swirling, effects-laden melodies, unconventional song structures, and trippy, surrealistic themes characteristic of psychedelic rock. Bands like Thee Oh Sees and Butthole Surfers exemplify this blend by merging chaotic, rebellious punk energy with expansive, sonic exploration. The result is a sound that is both aggressively confrontational and sonically transformative, evoking a sense of rebellious psychedelia.

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Butthole Surfers

Single - Released September 13, 2024