Experimental Psych

Experimental psych, short for experimental psychedelia, is a music genre that embodies a sonic exploration of consciousness, aiming to push beyond the conventional boundaries of psych music through avant-garde approaches. Artists within this genre intertwine elements of drone, noise, ambient textures, and improvisational techniques to create hypnotic and often disorienting soundscapes. The listeners are enveloped in a collage of abstract melodies, unorthodox instrumentation, and a fusion of organic and electronic sounds. This sub-genre values the unconventional and the unpredictable, with a tendency to focus on the experiential rather than conventional song structure or melodies, leading to an immersive listening experience that can be both challenging and enlightening.

I Am Asleep and Don't Waken Me

Cian Nugent

Single - Released September 5, 2025