Inside ‘Describe This Present Moment’: A Conversation with Che Arthur
Posted: 1/9/2026Che Arthur has never been interested in softening the blow. On his fifth solo album, ‘Describe This Present Moment,’ the Chicago-based songwriter, engineer, and touring sound professional stares directly into the unease of the now and refuses to blink. What began as a throwaway title suddenly became prophetic: “When I came up with the title ... The post Inside ‘Describe This Present Moment’: A Conversation with Che Arthur appeared first on It's Psychedelic Baby Magazine.
West, Bruce & Laing ‘Out In The Fields: The Albums 1972-1974’ (Esoteric, 2025)
Posted: 1/7/2026West, Bruce & Laing was composed of an American guitarist/vocalist, Leslie West, and a Canadian drummer, Corky Laing, from early 1970s hard rock band Mountain and British bassist/vocalist Jack Bruce from legendary 1960s psychedelic blues rock act Cream. The power trio issued two studio and one live album between 1972 and 1974. Cherry Red Records ... The post West, Bruce & Laing ‘Out In The Fields: The Albums 1972-1974’ (Esoteric, 2025) appeared first on It's Psychedelic Baby Magazine.
Peter Stampfel, a Holy Modal Rounder, Picks Up the Pieces on ‘Song Shards’
Posted: 1/6/2026Peter Stampfel, co-founder of the seminal folk-psych ensemble The Holy Modal Rounders, remains American music’s most joyful provocateur. For over six decades, Mr. Stampfel has inhabited a world entirely his own, defined by a “different freedom” that privileges ongoing improvement over commercial expectations. His new album, ‘Song Shards,’ is a vivid inventory of this singular ... The post Peter Stampfel, a Holy Modal Rounder, Picks Up the Pieces on ‘Song Shards’ appeared first on It's Psychedelic Baby Magazine.
The Dimorphodons’ ‘Waui’: “Where Pop Gets Weird”
Posted: 1/5/2026This is a rather strange sounding but ultimately very fine album, largely created and played out by the mind of Hand Of Glory producer Will Twynham. It’s been around for a few months now garnering a bunch of critically favourable reviews as renown grows. The project involved various other singers and players throughout the entire ... The post The Dimorphodons’ ‘Waui’: “Where Pop Gets Weird” appeared first on It's Psychedelic Baby Magazine.
Dan Fone of Bronco: An Interview on Keys, Strings, and Life on the Road
Posted: 1/5/2026Dan Fone, multi-instrumentalist and frontman, was part of the rock band Bronco and contributed piano, guitar, harmonica, and vocals on their ‘Smoking Mixture’ album. Fone’s musical journey began at a very young age, with harmonicas gifted by his parents and early experiments on piano, guitar, and banjo. By his teens, he was already immersing himself ... The post Dan Fone of Bronco: An Interview on Keys, Strings, and Life on the Road appeared first on It's Psychedelic Baby Magazine.
Psilocybin shows promise for rapid reduction of cancer-related depression
Posted: 12/28/2025A new analysis of clinical trial data indicates that psilocybin-assisted psychotherapy provides immediate relief for anxiety and depression in advanced cancer patients, though the antidepressant effects may not persist without specific dosing strategies.
Ross Beattie presents It’s Psychedelic Baby podcast #115 (December)
Posted: 12/28/2025Embark on a journey through the kaleidoscopic landscapes of sound, guided by the rhythms of the past and present, with The Night Tripper’s podcast. Super Static Fever- Acid Sweet HappeningBlasting Rod- Last Electric Sunrise Before Orbital Decay (Open Channel To The Guardian Angel Version)Surya Kris Peters- The Black WindKing Blood- RecoilFinchley Boys- I’m Not Like ... The post Ross Beattie presents It’s Psychedelic Baby podcast #115 (December) appeared first on It's Psychedelic Baby Magazine.
Peter Daltrey on ‘The Life and Times of Blue Larry and the Huguenot Kid’: From Kaleidoscope to Fairfield Parlour
Posted: 12/23/2025For anyone who has spent time digging into the deeper seams of British psychedelia, Peter Daltrey needs little introduction. As the singer, lyricist, and conceptual centre of Kaleidoscope, he helped create some of the most distinctive and quietly disturbing records of the late 1960s. Albums like ‘Tangerine Dream’ and ‘Faintly Blowing’ stood apart from the ... The post Peter Daltrey on ‘The Life and Times of Blue Larry and the Huguenot Kid’: From Kaleidoscope to Fairfield Parlour appeared first on It's Psychedelic Baby Magazine.
Single moderate dose of psilocybin linked to temporary reduction in OCD symptoms
Posted: 12/21/2025A moderate dose of psilocybin may offer temporary relief for obsessive-compulsive disorder, according to new research. The study indicates that the drug tends to reduce symptom severity for up to one week, specifically regarding compulsive behaviors.
Michigan's Psychedelic Movement Grows: Jackson Becomes Sixth Locality to Deprioritize Enforcement
Posted: 12/20/2025Jackson City Council passed a resolution on Tuesday making the investigation and arrest for certain psychedelic plants and fungi the city's "lowest law enforcement priority".
Cargo: Unearthing a Lost Progressive Rock Rarity from 1973
Posted: 12/18/2025Formed in the early 1970s Midlands, Cargo left behind no official releases at the time: only a demo acetate, ‘Delivering The Goods,’ recorded in 1973 and lost to history for half a century. Andrew Clyde, the band’s principal writer, describes the recordings with a mixture of pride and regret. “We realised by then that we ... The post Cargo: Unearthing a Lost Progressive Rock Rarity from 1973 appeared first on It's Psychedelic Baby Magazine.
This Lonesome Paradise Unveils ‘Let Us Prey’ on Their Forthcoming Album ‘Death Motels’
Posted: 12/16/2025This Lonesome Paradise is a band that lives in the spaces between sound and vision, where music becomes cinema and cinema becomes ritual. Founded in the Pacific Northwest and later rooted in the high deserts of the American Southwest, the group plays with vast and alive landscapes. At the helm, E Ray Béchard describes his ... The post This Lonesome Paradise Unveils ‘Let Us Prey’ on Their Forthcoming Album ‘Death Motels’ appeared first on It's Psychedelic Baby Magazine.
Tender Ender’s ‘Black Swan’: Doomsday Pop for an Unhinged World
Posted: 12/15/2025Tender Ender marks the solo debut of Thomas Schmidiger, a return to his piano-driven roots and love for strong melodies, filtered through three decades of life’s reality. The result is ‘Black Swan,’ a record defined as “Doomsday Pop,” where the apocalypse is lavishly decorated to make the pain easier to swallow. The music feels fallen ... The post Tender Ender’s ‘Black Swan’: Doomsday Pop for an Unhinged World appeared first on It's Psychedelic Baby Magazine.
Street Fruit Drops ‘Hey Operator’ from ‘Strange Tanks’
Posted: 12/12/2025The 4-piece psychadelia-meets-alternative group recently released the hypnotic music-video-single video ‘Hey Operator’. A thumping, Beatle-esque drum beat starts the engine. Then (in the next phrase) a smooth lead guitar, locked-in bass, and a chime-ish bell begin to dance in tandem… a melodic, unorthodox quartet. Finally, a voice breaks through the mist. “Hey operator, you only ... The post Street Fruit Drops ‘Hey Operator’ from ‘Strange Tanks’ appeared first on It's Psychedelic Baby Magazine.
Poached | Interview | New EP, ‘Steady Risers’
Posted: 12/12/2025Seattle musicians Lilli Burgy and Mitchell Taylor first met bartending in Capitol Hill. Taking their name from a service industry marketplace platform, the two spent hours behind the bar learning a shared rhythm and language. This working relationship blossomed into a musical partnership, with Burgy and Taylor sharing ideas and crafting songs on their off-days. ... The post Poached | Interview | New EP, ‘Steady Risers’ appeared first on It's Psychedelic Baby Magazine.
Whiskerman Announce Double Album ‘American Hell,’ Share New Song ‘Lightning Love’
Posted: 12/12/2025On their upcoming double LP, ‘American Hell,’ Oakland collective Whiskerman attempts to map the spiritual and political malaise of the modern United States. But on the album’s latest single, ‘Lightning Love,’ that heavy lifting is disguised in the warm, swaying fuzz of a classic 70s duet. Premiering today, ‘Lightning Love’ is a standout moment of ... The post Whiskerman Announce Double Album ‘American Hell,’ Share New Song ‘Lightning Love’ appeared first on It's Psychedelic Baby Magazine.
Kramer Releases Solo LP ‘…and the crimson moon whispers goodbye’ & Shares ‘Whispers for the Dead’ Video
Posted: 12/11/2025The Shimmy-Disc founder returns with ‘…and the crimson moon whispers goodbye,’ an elegiac drone-poem for the living and the dead. Kramer, the legendary producer, multi-instrumentalist, and architect of the “Shimmy-Sound” (Galaxie 500, Low, Daniel Johnston), has announced the release of his first solo LP in five years. Titled ‘…and the crimson moon whispers goodbye,’ the ... The post Kramer Releases Solo LP ‘…and the crimson moon whispers goodbye’ & Shares ‘Whispers for the Dead’ Video appeared first on It's Psychedelic Baby Magazine.
‘Journey to the Ancient’: Inside Yusuf Mumin’s Long-Lost Recordings and Rare Interview
Posted: 12/10/2025Yusuf Mumin, alto saxophonist and co-founder of the Black Unity Trio, remains one of the most elusive figures within the Great Black Music continuum. With ‘Journey to the Ancient,’ Wewantsounds presents the first release to bear his name, drawn from a personal archive he has tended for decades. These recordings, undated but unmistakably rooted in ... The post ‘Journey to the Ancient’: Inside Yusuf Mumin’s Long-Lost Recordings and Rare Interview appeared first on It's Psychedelic Baby Magazine.
Black Pig Meat Drops ‘Sizo’ Ahead of Debut Album ‘Symbiotic Dream’
Posted: 12/10/2025On December 15th, Black Pig Meat releases their debut album, ‘Symbiotic Dream.’ It’s a record that sits somewhere between psych rock and jazz fusion, a snapshot of a band that found its footing through improvisation. The group formed back in 2022, starting out as a trio with Marcelo dos Reis on guitar, Tiago Vaz on ... The post Black Pig Meat Drops ‘Sizo’ Ahead of Debut Album ‘Symbiotic Dream’ appeared first on It's Psychedelic Baby Magazine.
Devon’s 3 Days of Wonder Unveils ‘Anyone Who Knows’
Posted: 12/10/20253 Days of Wonder, a teenage quartet emerging from the South West, are diving into the messy parts of the human psyche with their latest single, ‘Anyone Who Knows’. They describe the song as an exploration of the “destructive streak” we all harbor, … that inner saboteur that sometimes takes the wheel. “The ride might ... The post Devon’s 3 Days of Wonder Unveils ‘Anyone Who Knows’ appeared first on It's Psychedelic Baby Magazine.
Abronia Premiere ‘Weapons Against Progress’ and Dive Deep in a New Interview Ahead of ‘Shapes Unravel’
Posted: 12/9/2025Abronia, the Portland based psych six-piece, continue to refine and expand their sound, and their forthcoming album ‘Shapes Unravel’ shows the band reaching a new creative peak. Today, together with our full interview, we are premiering their new single ‘Weapons Against Progress,’ taken from the album, which arrives February 20th via Cardinal Fuzz and Feeding ... The post Abronia Premiere ‘Weapons Against Progress’ and Dive Deep in a New Interview Ahead of ‘Shapes Unravel’ appeared first on It's Psychedelic Baby Magazine.
Psilocybin helps the brain unlearn fear by silencing specific neural pathways
Posted: 12/8/2025Scientists have observed how psilocybin rewires the brain to overcome fear. The drug coordinates the silencing of trauma neurons and the activation of safety signals to promote behavioral flexibility in mice.
Andorra’s ‘III’: An Interview on Improvisation, Instinct and Identity
Posted: 12/8/2025Andorra’s third album is like a system in motion, a slow forming pattern, texture, … Recorded at Lundgaard Studios, the band absorbed the atmosphere of the space and bent it toward their own concept. Improvisation is not decoration here. It is structure. Peter Møller’s hands on both the performance and the mixing desk give the ... The post Andorra’s ‘III’: An Interview on Improvisation, Instinct and Identity appeared first on It's Psychedelic Baby Magazine.
Paul Sears An Interview on His Book, The Muffins & Beyond
Posted: 12/8/2025Paul Sears avoids self-aggrandizement in his memoir Angels and Demons at Play. The book reads like a long improvisation shaped by sound, chance, and lived experience. Even its title points backward and forward at once, a “nod of respect to an old 1960s album by Sun Ra… called Angels and Demons At Play.” For Sears, ... The post Paul Sears An Interview on His Book, The Muffins & Beyond appeared first on It's Psychedelic Baby Magazine.
Clemmons Interview on Damn The Machine: Inside the Past, the Present, and the War Within
Posted: 12/5/2025David Judson Clemmons invites listeners to step into a carefully curated portrait of his artistic life with a set of vinyl releases that span decades of creation. In collaboration with Village Slut Records and 7 People Records, this series brings together his most recent solo vision, the long awaited return of the Damn The Machine ... The post Clemmons Interview on Damn The Machine: Inside the Past, the Present, and the War Within appeared first on It's Psychedelic Baby Magazine.
Gerecki Introduces ‘I Know You Would’ As The First Glimpse Of The New Album
Posted: 12/4/2025From the heart of the Serbian underground, Gerecki returns to the fold this December, deftly balancing warm melody with the analog sounding style of the seventies. With the release of ‘I Know You Would,’ out today, the ensemble continues their excavation of the past to construct a distinctively modern melancholy filled with familiar influences from ... The post Gerecki Introduces ‘I Know You Would’ As The First Glimpse Of The New Album appeared first on It's Psychedelic Baby Magazine.
Port Ross Maps a Geography of Memory on ‘Nighttime at Gardner Hall’
Posted: 12/4/2025The moniker for his recording project, Port Ross, is borrowed from a cluster of subantarctic islands off the coast of New Zealand, a place of shipwrecks and castaways. It is a fitting alias for an artist concerned with isolation, navigation, and the artifacts we leave behind. However, the coordinates for his stunning debut album, ‘Nighttime ... The post Port Ross Maps a Geography of Memory on ‘Nighttime at Gardner Hall’ appeared first on It's Psychedelic Baby Magazine.