Few sounds are as transportive as Psychedelic music. A genre born out of the cultural earthquake of the 1960s, when a generation of musicians began experimenting with mind-altering substances, Eastern philosophy and the rapidly evolving possibilities of the recording studio. What emerged was something wholly new: elongated song structures, warped guitar tones, LSD-laced lyrics and a fearless desire to push music beyond its conventional limits. Bands like The Beatles, Pink Floyd and Jefferson Airplane lit the fuse, and the blast radius is still being felt today, rippling through everything from Krautrock and Shoegaze to Trip-Hop and beyond.

To trace that lineage, we turned to Skye Edwards and Ross Godfrey, otherwise known as Morcheeba. The band behind some of Trip-Hop’s most enduring moments. From the lush drift of ‘The Sea’ to the smoky haze of ‘Sulphur Soul. A group that knows a thing or two about crafting music that takes you somewhere else. Now, with the release of the remix package of their latest album Escape the Chaos, which draws on talents like Paula Tape, Frazer Ray and others across the electronic spectrum, Morcheeba are showing that their 1990s pomp was just the opening salvo. We asked them for a rundown on Psychedelic music – from its 1960s Rock roots to its modern-day mutations – and the result is a kaleidoscope of colour and vibrations.

DreadRastaphilian – Chillin In Psychedelic Africa

Based in Seattle, DreadRastaphilian radiates sounds from the African continent and diaspora. Everything from Funk and Jazz to Zouk and Tropicalia are on the menu whenever you hit play. This mix is dedicated to African Psychedelica, zeroing in on anthems from the 1970s Afro Psych and Garage Rock scene in countries like Nigeria, Zambia and Ethiopia. A lot of unearthed history that’s well worth your time.

Adam Kvasnica – Psychedelic Rock

Mixcloud legend Adam Kvasnica has more taste than a cookbook. So it’s only natural that he turned his attention to psychedelics. His offering is a whistlestop tour of Psychedelic Rock as it was first emerging in the mid to late 1960s. Names like The Beatles, Rolling Stones, Cream and Jefferson Airplane soundtrack this throwback to Flower Power, a time we wish we could get back. Tune in for some seriously progressive guitar sounds.

Allan Stephenson – THE PERFUMED GARDEN Vol 3.1 | We Love You

London-based Allan Stephenson is old enough to have witnessed the historic radio run of John Peel, which kicked off in 1967 and continued until his passing in 2004. Feeling inspired, Stephenson paid tribute to his hero by recreating one of Peel’s early shows. Turns out it’s an absorbing showcase of all things Psychedelic, capturing the excitement and rule-breaking mentality of the 1960s and beyond. Press play for tunes by Pink Floyd, Mothers of Invention, Velvet Underground and more.

Raven-Lunachick – WRW – Flower Child!

With an eye on modern day Psychedelic music, Raven-Lunachick came with the goods. But not just Psychedlic; this mix features sounds like Garage Rock, Punk, Experimental and Noise. All of which can be considered offspring of Psychedelic. Introducing a floral theme – with most of the songs played featuring a nod to flowers of some kind – Raven is ushering in a new season of vibes. “These are wildflowers pushing through the concrete,” she says of the mix. “Vine-wrapped riffs climbing sky-high, and voices that flutter, sting, and soar all in the same breath.” 

YONDERTAPES #87 Psychedelic Folk Edition

With over 100 mixtapes under its belt, YONDERTAPES has curated playlists for every mood. Their 87th tape explores Psychedelic Folk in all its glory. The result is at times meditative, at times proactive but always thrilling and worth the ride it takes you on.

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