Psychedelic Soul

Psychedelic soul is a genre that emerged in the late 1960s and flourished in the 1970s, characterized by its fusion of soul music with psychedelic rock and funk elements. It's marked by innovative uses of instrumentation, such as distorted guitars, fuzz bass, and experimental keyboard sounds, often combined with traditional soul rhythms and heartfelt, emotive vocals. The genre's development was influenced by the social and cultural upheaval of the time, reflecting the era's themes of liberation and self-discovery. With its blend of trippy, atmospheric soundscapes and deeply personal lyrics, psychedelic soul created a unique sonic landscape that was both deeply rooted in African American musical traditions and expansively experimental. It paved the way for subsequent genres like neo-soul and acid jazz, while its influence can still be heard in contemporary artists who blend soul, rock, and electronic elements.

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It's About Time
Single - Released October 25, 2024

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Baby Huey
Billy Preston
Brian Jackson
Buddy Miles
C'mon Tigre
Chicano Batman
Curtis Harding
Cymande
Dennis Edwards
Funkadelic
Ghost Funk Orchestra
Gonjasufi
James Fauntleroy
Kadhja Bonet
King Khan and the Shrines
Lonnie Holley
Majestic Arrows
Michael Kiwanuka
Monophonics
Rare Earth
Red Hot Org
Rock Wright
Shafiq Husayn
Shuggie Otis
Skinshape
Sly & The Family Stone
Sly Stone & The Mojo Men
Syf of Talking Knots
Terry Callier
The Admirables
The Chambers Brothers
The Cosmic Echoes
YNG ONE
Michael Kiwanuka
Sly & The Family Stone
James Fauntleroy
Funkadelic
Kadhja Bonet
Curtis Harding
Skinshape
Shuggie Otis
Billy Preston
Chicano Batman
Cymande
Monophonics
Dennis Edwards
Ghost Funk Orchestra
Rare Earth
Terry Callier
The Cosmic Echoes
Baby Huey
The Chambers Brothers
Shafiq Husayn
Buddy Miles
Gonjasufi
C'mon Tigre
Red Hot Org
Syf of Talking Knots
Brian Jackson
King Khan and the Shrines
Lonnie Holley
YNG ONE
Sly Stone & The Mojo Men
Majestic Arrows
The Admirables
Rock Wright