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  1. 🔴 LIVE NOW ON VORTEX
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    🎵 Tame Impala - Lost In Yesterday

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  10. TÕ YÕ + Daisy Confused // B.L.O. Kantine

    B.L.O. Kantine, Sunday, November 8 at 07:00 PM GMT+1

    East Side Delta, Lockkunst e.V. and Ya Ya Yeah present TÕ YÕ, psychedelic-rock band from Tokyo. Support by DAISY CONFUSED, visuals by SECTOR 7G.

    > Sunday 8 Nov, 2026
    > B.L.O. Kantine (Kaskelstraße 55, 10317 Berlin)
    > doors 19:00, Start 20:00
    > presale via TixforGigs ( https://www.tixforgigs.com/Event/75908?af=c0168mzw8f7n&saf=2j0ntvi )


    TÕ YÕ
    Born out of the Far Eastern underground scene, Tō Yō is undoubtedly a next-generation psychedelic rock band. Their organic band sound and rhythms are rooted in the chaotic, genre-defying Tokyo underground, always driven by a mindset that embraces constant on-stage experimentation.

    During their European tours in 2024 and 2025, they stunned audiences at historic rock festivals such as SonicBlast Fest and Freak Valley Festival, while also sparking spontaneous “trips” at countless night events across various cities.

    Their music exists as a psychedelic outpost—stretching from humid, doomy heaviness to breezy, krautrock-inspired grooves. They reject nothing, absorb everything, and melt it all through a psychedelic lens. This all-embracing approach isn’t just their strength—it’s their only mentality.

    In the fall of 2026, they are set to release their long-awaited second studio album, their 3rd in three years. With growing attention, Tō Yō’s ever-evolving sound continues to mesmerize listeners, never failing to captivate.

    https://toyotoyo.bandcamp.com
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VRn5OzT-aXA

    DAISY CONFUSED
    Dark cinematic indie rock with a psychedelic soul. Inspired by the timeless sounds of the 60s/70s, Berlin-based Daisy Confudes paints immersive soundscapes through atmospheric guitars, dreamlike textures and deeply emotional songwriting. A journey worth getting lost in.

    https://daisyconfused.bandcamp.com
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V_rnN5Z750Y

    SECTOR 7G
    The extra boost of the BLUES BUMPS series! By fusing cutting-edge techniques with vintage-inspired visuals, this visual collective pushes concerts way beyond the boundaries of sound.

    https://youtu.be/_9DqQwewj_A
    https://s7g.show

    berlin.askapunk.de/event/to-yo

  11. TÕ YÕ + Daisy Confused // B.L.O. Kantine

    B.L.O. Kantine, Sunday, November 8 at 07:00 PM GMT+1

    East Side Delta, Lockkunst e.V. and Ya Ya Yeah present TÕ YÕ, psychedelic-rock band from Tokyo. Support by DAISY CONFUSED, visuals by SECTOR 7G.

    > Sunday 8 Nov, 2026
    > B.L.O. Kantine (Kaskelstraße 55, 10317 Berlin)
    > doors 19:00, Start 20:00
    > presale via TixforGigs ( https://www.tixforgigs.com/Event/75908?af=c0168mzw8f7n&saf=2j0ntvi )


    TÕ YÕ
    Born out of the Far Eastern underground scene, Tō Yō is undoubtedly a next-generation psychedelic rock band. Their organic band sound and rhythms are rooted in the chaotic, genre-defying Tokyo underground, always driven by a mindset that embraces constant on-stage experimentation.

    During their European tours in 2024 and 2025, they stunned audiences at historic rock festivals such as SonicBlast Fest and Freak Valley Festival, while also sparking spontaneous “trips” at countless night events across various cities.

    Their music exists as a psychedelic outpost—stretching from humid, doomy heaviness to breezy, krautrock-inspired grooves. They reject nothing, absorb everything, and melt it all through a psychedelic lens. This all-embracing approach isn’t just their strength—it’s their only mentality.

    In the fall of 2026, they are set to release their long-awaited second studio album, their 3rd in three years. With growing attention, Tō Yō’s ever-evolving sound continues to mesmerize listeners, never failing to captivate.

    https://toyotoyo.bandcamp.com
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VRn5OzT-aXA

    DAISY CONFUSED
    Dark cinematic indie rock with a psychedelic soul. Inspired by the timeless sounds of the 60s/70s, Berlin-based Daisy Confudes paints immersive soundscapes through atmospheric guitars, dreamlike textures and deeply emotional songwriting. A journey worth getting lost in.

    https://daisyconfused.bandcamp.com
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V_rnN5Z750Y

    SECTOR 7G
    The extra boost of the BLUES BUMPS series! By fusing cutting-edge techniques with vintage-inspired visuals, this visual collective pushes concerts way beyond the boundaries of sound.

    https://youtu.be/_9DqQwewj_A
    https://s7g.show

    berlin.askapunk.de/event/to-yo

  12. TÕ YÕ + Daisy Confused // B.L.O. Kantine

    B.L.O. Kantine, Sunday, November 8 at 07:00 PM GMT+1

    East Side Delta, Lockkunst e.V. and Ya Ya Yeah present TÕ YÕ, psychedelic-rock band from Tokyo. Support by DAISY CONFUSED, visuals by SECTOR 7G.

    > Sunday 8 Nov, 2026
    > B.L.O. Kantine (Kaskelstraße 55, 10317 Berlin)
    > doors 19:00, Start 20:00
    > presale via TixforGigs ( https://www.tixforgigs.com/Event/75908?af=c0168mzw8f7n&saf=2j0ntvi )


    TÕ YÕ
    Born out of the Far Eastern underground scene, Tō Yō is undoubtedly a next-generation psychedelic rock band. Their organic band sound and rhythms are rooted in the chaotic, genre-defying Tokyo underground, always driven by a mindset that embraces constant on-stage experimentation.

    During their European tours in 2024 and 2025, they stunned audiences at historic rock festivals such as SonicBlast Fest and Freak Valley Festival, while also sparking spontaneous “trips” at countless night events across various cities.

    Their music exists as a psychedelic outpost—stretching from humid, doomy heaviness to breezy, krautrock-inspired grooves. They reject nothing, absorb everything, and melt it all through a psychedelic lens. This all-embracing approach isn’t just their strength—it’s their only mentality.

    In the fall of 2026, they are set to release their long-awaited second studio album, their 3rd in three years. With growing attention, Tō Yō’s ever-evolving sound continues to mesmerize listeners, never failing to captivate.

    https://toyotoyo.bandcamp.com
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VRn5OzT-aXA

    DAISY CONFUSED
    Dark cinematic indie rock with a psychedelic soul. Inspired by the timeless sounds of the 60s/70s, Berlin-based Daisy Confudes paints immersive soundscapes through atmospheric guitars, dreamlike textures and deeply emotional songwriting. A journey worth getting lost in.

    https://daisyconfused.bandcamp.com
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V_rnN5Z750Y

    SECTOR 7G
    The extra boost of the BLUES BUMPS series! By fusing cutting-edge techniques with vintage-inspired visuals, this visual collective pushes concerts way beyond the boundaries of sound.

    https://youtu.be/_9DqQwewj_A
    https://s7g.show

    berlin.askapunk.de/event/to-yo

  13. TÕ YÕ + Daisy Confused // B.L.O. Kantine

    B.L.O. Kantine, Sunday, November 8 at 07:00 PM GMT+1

    East Side Delta, Lockkunst e.V. and Ya Ya Yeah present TÕ YÕ, psychedelic-rock band from Tokyo. Support by DAISY CONFUSED, visuals by SECTOR 7G.

    > Sunday 8 Nov, 2026
    > B.L.O. Kantine (Kaskelstraße 55, 10317 Berlin)
    > doors 19:00, Start 20:00
    > presale via TixforGigs ( https://www.tixforgigs.com/Event/75908?af=c0168mzw8f7n&saf=2j0ntvi )


    TÕ YÕ
    Born out of the Far Eastern underground scene, Tō Yō is undoubtedly a next-generation psychedelic rock band. Their organic band sound and rhythms are rooted in the chaotic, genre-defying Tokyo underground, always driven by a mindset that embraces constant on-stage experimentation.

    During their European tours in 2024 and 2025, they stunned audiences at historic rock festivals such as SonicBlast Fest and Freak Valley Festival, while also sparking spontaneous “trips” at countless night events across various cities.

    Their music exists as a psychedelic outpost—stretching from humid, doomy heaviness to breezy, krautrock-inspired grooves. They reject nothing, absorb everything, and melt it all through a psychedelic lens. This all-embracing approach isn’t just their strength—it’s their only mentality.

    In the fall of 2026, they are set to release their long-awaited second studio album, their 3rd in three years. With growing attention, Tō Yō’s ever-evolving sound continues to mesmerize listeners, never failing to captivate.

    https://toyotoyo.bandcamp.com
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ceRY3roQK5o
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VRn5OzT-aXA

    DAISY CONFUSED
    Dark cinematic indie rock with a psychedelic soul. Inspired by the timeless sounds of the 60s/70s, Berlin-based Daisy Confudes paints immersive soundscapes through atmospheric guitars, dreamlike textures and deeply emotional songwriting. A journey worth getting lost in.

    https://daisyconfused.bandcamp.com
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V_rnN5Z750Y

    SECTOR 7G
    The extra boost of the BLUES BUMPS series! By fusing cutting-edge techniques with vintage-inspired visuals, this visual collective pushes concerts way beyond the boundaries of sound.

    https://youtu.be/_9DqQwewj_A
    https://s7g.show

    berlin.askapunk.de/event/to-yo

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    🎵 Black Sabbath - Paranoid

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    #VortexWave #BlackSabbath #HeavyMetal #PsychedelicRock #70s

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    🎵 Spacemen 3 - Lord Can You Hear Me?

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    🎵 Pond - Skyworks

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    #VortexWave #Pond #PsychedelicRock #IndiePop #2000s

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    🎵 Django Django - Dirty Hotel Blues

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  22. Druidess – Trip Meadow Review By Creeping Ivy

    When it comes to discerning the difference between doom and stoner metal, I subscribe to the Ned Flanders school of thought. While doom tends towards darker atmospheres at a slower pace, stoner metal generally grooves with a chiller vibe. Now, there are (at least two) exceptions, and it gets kind of tricky, one of which is the compound stoner-doom genre. This label nicely fits Druidess, who have become a staple of the UK doom and stoner scenes since the release of their 2024 EP, Hermits and Mandrakes. Two years later, this Newcastle upon Tyne quartet has finally dropped its independently-released debut LP, Trip Meadow. Whether a British stoner-doom scenester or a newcomer, you’re surely wondering whether Druidess’s musical trip feels like strolling through a meadow or slogging through a jungle.

    Druidess travel through the crevices of Mount Doom and the streets of Stonerville, but they also haunt the alleys of Psychedelphia. Guitarist Daniel Downing powers this English engine, doling out an array of Sabbathian riffs that brood, gallop, and descend, often in the same song (“A Forest Witch’s Daughter”). Beneath Downing is drummer Sam Armstrong, who hits hard but sprinkles in peppery jazz accents, keeping things rhythmically dynamic (“Descended from Giants”). The highlight, however, is vocalist Shonagh Brown, who knows how to hold a straightforward verse and develop a sticky chorus (“Knightingales”). Brown claims Joan Jett (The Runaways) as a major influence, but I also hear Laura Donnelly (King Witch) in her penchant for effortless power.1 Draping Druidess’s stoner-doom core in a psychedelic haze is keyboardist James Hill, whose organ plinks owe a debt of gratitude to The Doors while recalling a contemporary band like Green Lung. If the presence of organ sounds insufficiently psychedelic, then you’ll be glad to hear that a saxophone occasionally moans melancholic melodies2 (“Trip Meadow,” “A Witches’ Sabbath”). Aesthetically and performance-wise, Trip Meadow brings home the goods.

    The songwriting, however, sometimes sails the Inconsistent Sea. The songs hovering around 4 minutes deliver memorable jolts of Iommian riffs and Jettian choruses (“Mandragora,” “The Hermit of Druid’s Temple”). Even when Druidess expand to the 6–7 minute range, they usually do a good job balancing subdued excursions and tempo shifts with solid songcraft (“The Forest Witch’s Daughter,” “A Witches’ Sabbath”). A few tracks, however, could’ve definitely been pared down, the major example being the 10-minute title track. “Trip Meadow” opens with a sultry saxophone groove before reducing to an ominous organ line obliterated by a crushing doom riff. From there, it takes too long for the song to get to its good (not great) chorus. At around the 8-minute mark, however, Druidess goes off on gothic riff variations, variations that would’ve hit even harder were they to have come sooner.

    I must also mention that Trip Meadow shares much in common with Druidess’s previous jaunt. Five of the album’s seven songs, in fact, appear on the Hermits and Mandrakes EP. Druidess does sonically improve these cuts for Trip Meadow, especially the vocal mix. Whereas Brown sits awkwardly atop the band on the EP, her voice feels prominent but porous on the LP, commingling with the fuzzy guitar tones while still carrying the tunes. It is disappointing, however, that roughly 70 percent of the material here exists on another release. The two new songs, though quite good, are not the strongest material on display. As discussed, “Trip Meadow” embodies enormous potential only partly realized. Meanwhile, “Descended from Giants” contains mighty fine bass-work, a neat pseudo-breakdown, and killer concluding wails, but it also retreads ground already covered.

    Trip Meadow trips in a few ways, but ultimately, it’s a trip worth taking. If you’re already familiar with the Hermits and Mandrakes EP, the debut LP will probably feel like a tedious (albeit sonically improved) trek through well-worn terrain. If you’re like I was, however, ignorant of the EP and desiring of quality stoner-doom, then you should definitely take a stroll through Druidess’s comforting meadow of fuzzed-out riffs and fantastic vocals. At 41 minutes, Trip Meadow gets away with its redundancies because it sounds so good. If subsequent musical adventures tighten the songwriting while exploring experimentation under a cozy psych aesthetic, Druidess may find Greatness as a future destination.

    Rating: 3.0/5.0
    DR: 7 | Format Reviewed: 320 kbps mp3
    Label: Self-Release
    Websites: Instagram | Facebook
    Releases Worldwide: June 26th, 2026

    #2026 #30 #BlackSabbath #DoomMetal #Druidess #GreenLung #Jun26 #KingWitch #PsychedelicRock #Review #Reviews #SelfReleased #StonerMetal #TheDoors #TheRunaways #TripMeadow #UKMetal
  23. New #review today: "Bright Spirit is not just a modern interpretation of the musical ideas underlying the Planet #Gong era, but a translation of those ideas into modern terms, providing fodder both for nostalgia and hopeful innovation." #ExposeOnline #PsychedelicRock #KscopeRecords expose.org/index.php/articles/

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    Various Artists (I Heart Noise) - IHNDIGS002 // Boston Not LA - Vol. 1

    "Inaugural volume of Boston Not LA compilation series! Featuring Skyjelly, Night Fruit, Jenova 7, Zip-Tie Handcuffs, Walter Sickert & The Army of Broken Toys and more"

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    #ambient #alternativerock #psychedelicrock #experimentalrock #avantrock #diy #boston #music

  25. #LYDSYN from #Denmark:
    Uffe Lorenzen (Lorenzo Woodrose) of Baby Woodrose, On Trial and Spids Nøgenhat fame has formed a classic powertrio including his old friends Palle Demant (The Sledge) on bass and Jens Eyde on drums. The band was originally formed out of boredom due to Covid 19 lockdown and was meant as a backing band that would make it possible for Uffe Lorenzen to play songs from his recent solo albums live. As several tours went down the drain and was postponed also due to Covid 19 the band kept on rehearsing and ended up making their own material.

    https://badafrorecords.bandcamp.com/track/kat-ser-kat-2

    #music #μουσική #UffeLorenzen #BabyWoodrose #SpindsNogenhat #heavyRock #PsychedelicRock #ERisNowPlaying #nowPlaying #παίζειτώρα

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    Home Hearing Records - Adventures in Sound Vol.2

    "Adventures in Sound Vol.2 is a snapshot of contemporary underground music, unified not by style but by adventure and intent."

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    #alternativerock #psychedelicrock #goth #postpunk #darkwave #garagerock #country #altrock #trippy #electronicrock #altfolk #artpunk #technorock #digitalhardcore #music

  27. Insomniac – Om Moksha Ritam Review

    By Samguineous Maximus

    The terms “psychedelic” and “post-metal” are usually enough for me to approach any new release with caution—not because those genres lack excellent music, but because they’re so often associated with overlong, unfocused songs. For every Cult of Luna or Oranssi Pazuzu, there are fifty bands peddling overlong, riffless dirges that mistake “atmosphere” for actual songwriting. Atlanta supergroup Insomniac has arrived with their debut record Om Moksha Ritam, with the ominous self-designation of “post-doom.” The title, loosely translated from Sanskrit as “Liberation through merging with the Universal Rhythm,”1 foregrounds its ambitions as a concept album designed to “guide listeners through an aural and spiritual journey across multiple extreme environments.” Have Insomniac crafted a narrative listening experience that successfully conveys its metaphysical aspirations? Or is their debut the “post-doom” equivalent of a bad trip?

    On Om Moksha Ritam, Insomniac manages to craft a sound that is immediately recognizable yet distinctly their own. They merge the progressive psychedelia of Elder with the layered, textural approach of REZN, all filtered through the Southern-gothic tinge of fellow Georgians Baroness. The result is a body of songs that draw equally from the contemplative exploration of ’70s prog, Americana-dipped blues rock, and the anthemic heft of post-metal’s sludgier, power-chord-driven moments. What makes this combination work is not just the intuitive chemistry of the instrumentalists, but the commanding presence of vocalist Van Bassman. Each track is surprisingly vocal-driven, and Bassman conjures a sound somewhere between a bluesier Dax Riggs and a John Baizley who’s actually capable of singing. His baritone sits front and center for much of Om Moksha Ritam, often accompanied by vocal layers and effects, creating a kaleidoscopic swirl that amplifies the ebb and flow of the music as it moves between peaks and valleys.

    It helps that Om Moksha Ritam’s tracklist is dynamic and well-paced, with each of its 7 songs offering subtle differentiation on Insomniac’s core formula. Much of this can be attributed to the interplay between guitarists Alex Avedissian and Mike Morris,2 whose willingness to balance acoustic and effects-laden electric timbres gives the record a versatile and interesting palette. The guitars ferry the songs between quiet reflection and crushing grandeur. Whether it’s weaving intricate folky arpeggios together with tripped-out leads (“Desert”), harmonizing across doomy atmospheres (“Mountain”) or using post-rock tremolos to punctuate a well-earned climax (“Meditation), the guitar work on Om Moksha Ritam is consistently engaging and varied. Of course, this would be for naught without a strong rhythm section, but Insomniac has that as well. Drummer Amos Rifkin brings a loose, delicate touch to softer tracks like “Sea” and “Forest,” but escalates with thunderous weight when the music demands greater intensity. Meanwhile, bassist Juan Garcia provides a warm, full-bodied tone that both supports and embellishes the melodic core, keeping the songs anchored amid the dense layering of guitars and vocals, which is important on a track like the expansive and sprawling “Snow and Ice.”

    Only a few minor inconsistencies keep Om Moksha Ritam from reaching the apex of Insomniac’s sound. The B-side leans away from emphatic “Hell yes” moments in favor of slower, navel-gazing jams. These tracks reward repeat listens but aren’t as immediately gripping. Closer “Awakening” falls just shy of the monumental highs of the opening salvo, with a climactic chorus that doesn’t land as powerfully as it could. For the most part, the record sounds fantastic and balances its many intricate layers, though there are moments (the refrains of “Mountain” and “Sea”) where Bassman’s voice overpowers the rest of the band in a psychedelic spiral. These issues don’t detract too heavily from the record’s overall impact, but they are worth noting.

    Om Moksha Ritam takes you on a hallucinogenic trek across the desert, riffs shimmering like heat mirages, the atmosphere thick enough to choke a camel. Insomniac has delivered an album that takes listeners on a true musical journey, drenched in smoke-filled vibes, yet immediately rewarding. Their unique, psychedelic strain of “post-doom” metal blends familiar elements from beloved bands into something greater than the sum of its parts. If Insomniac invite me on another spiritual vision quest through the wastelands of sound, I’ll happily lace up my sandals, pack my water skin, and follow them straight into the void.

    Rating: 3.5/5.0
    DR: 7 | Format Reviewed: PCM
    Label: Blues Funeral Recording
    Websites: insomniacvibes.bandcamp.com | facebook.com/insomniacatl
    Releases Worldwide: September 1st, 2025

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  28. PICTURE ANN ADHERES TO THE LAW OF WHISPERS AND LOW VOICES
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    RELEASE YEAR: 2025BAND URL: orcd.co/picture-ann-whispers

    The villainous purveyors of all things weirdly dark and strangely melancholy are at it again; their “The Law of Whispers and Low Voices” single was released on September 12 by the consistently brilliant Gymnocal Industries and is available in all the relevant digital music stores out there. In addition to the title track, […]

    #ambient #atmospheric #atmosphericBlackMetal #bandcamp #cinematicAmbient #darkAmbient #darkAmbientDrone #darkDroneAmbient #darkRomanticism #drone #droneAmbient #Electronic #floodgateMoodsProductions #folk #folkRock #guitarAmbient #instrumental #loFiPostRock #meditation #minimalism #noise #pictureAnn #postRock #PostMetal #postRockInstrumental #postmodernism #progressiveRock #PsychedelicRock #psychoacoustic #sagntid #Shoegaze #signalfeide #soundscape #spaceMusic #vornoff