About Psychedelic music
Psychedelic music is a music genre that emerged in United States and United Kingdom in the 1960s. It is usually classed as a form of popular music.
Among the best-known names in the style are Travis Scott, Donald Glover, Beck, Sean Lennon, Animal Collective and The Incredible String Band.
Psychedelic music has given rise to 5 subgenres on this site, such as Psychedelic rock, Psychedelic pop, Psychedelic soul and Psychedelic funk.
From Wikipedia
Psychedelic music (sometimes called psychedelia) is a wide range of popular music styles and genres influenced by 1960s psychedelia, a subculture of people who used psychedelic drugs such as DMT, LSD, mescaline, and psilocybin mushrooms, to experience synesthesia and altered states of consciousness. Psychedelic music may also aim to enhance the experience of using these drugs and has been found to have a significant influence on psychedelic therapy.
Genre family tree
Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of Psychedelic music.
Key artists
- Travis Scott
- Donald Glover
- Beck
- Sean Lennon
- Animal Collective
- The Incredible String Band
- Flying Lotus
Related genres
Frequently asked questions
What is Psychedelic music?
Psychedelic music is a music genre that emerged in United States and United Kingdom in the 1960s. It is usually classed as a form of popular music.
Where and when did Psychedelic music originate?
Psychedelic music originated in United States and United Kingdom in the 1960s.
Who are famous Psychedelic music artists?
Travis Scott, Donald Glover, Beck, Sean Lennon, Animal Collective and The Incredible String Band.