psychedelic rock
what it is
Psychedelic rock is a subgenre of rock that emerged in the '60s. It is influenced by the psychedelic culture of the time, and psychedelic (psychotropic) drugs, such as LSD and shrooms. The musical style often incorporates flowing, hypnotic rhythms.
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✦ who's making it, level by level
level 1 · mainstream
the pop everyone knows
level 2 · the door
big names with a sharper edge
level 3 · one step out
cult favorites and indie darlings
level 4 · further
art pop, hyperpop, and the underground
level 5 · all the way
deep experimental
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questions
What is psychedelic rock?
Psychedelic rock is a subgenre of rock that emerged in the '60s. It is influenced by the psychedelic culture of the time, and psychedelic (psychotropic) drugs, such as LSD and shrooms. The musical style often incorporates flowing, hypnotic rhythms.
What are good psychedelic rock albums to start with?
Try The Beatles (Remastered) by The Beatles, Morrison Hotel by The Doors, A Saucerful of Secrets by Pink Floyd, and Nonagon Infinity by King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard.
Who are some women making psychedelic rock?
musicisforgirls.com/genres/psychedelic-rock/girls lists women, non-binary artists, and bands with women making psychedelic rock, from mainstream to underground.
genre notes from last.fm listeners · artists and albums from last.fm, updated 2026-10-20