Psych Rock

Psychedelic rock emerged in the mid-1960s, primarily in the UK and the US, when musicians decided that ordinary tunes simply weren't trippy enough and promptly cranked up the reverb. Characterised by mind-bending lyrics, swirling sounds, and the occasional sitar, it often feels like a delightful auditory journey through a particularly vivid dream or, for some, a mild existential crisis. Its impact is still felt today, proving that a bit of flummoxing can be just what the doctor ordered for creative expression.