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Secret Treaties

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'Journey to the Centre of the Eye' by Nektar from 1971. The 2nd purchase 51 years ago today for £1.50 Nice German pressing on Bacillus records. What a superb concept album of #PsychProg it is. #NektarBand #ProgRock #nowplaying #DailyVinyl #VinylCollector #nowspinning

January 7, 2026 at 12:10 PM

It's Psychedelic Baby Magazine

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A sought-after Italian psychprog instrumental LP from 1970, The Underground Set mixes Hammond, fuzz guitar and soundtrack-style grooves with a distinct late-60s Italian underground feel.

July 3, 2026 at 6:14 AM

Fast 'n' Bulbous

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Fester's Lucky 13 1975: Psychedelic, Prog Pop & Psych Prog

Sci fi author Michael Moorcock assists with epic space opera concepts proggy space rock with proto-punk vocals. . Megatons of fun.

Space Rock, Psych, Prog | RYM #67

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January 21, 2025 at 5:35 PM

Fast 'n' Bulbous

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Fester's Lucky 13: #5. The Sonic Dawn – Phantom

Underrated uncluttered Danish modern psych.

RIYL: Dungen, Tame Impala, Syd Arthur, King Gizzard, Levitation Room, Dream Phases.
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December 20, 2024 at 1:55 PM

Progressive Rock Journal

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[News] Bright Carvings to release Pink Cheeks' self-titled album rescued from the only known copy of a Shield Studios Acetate

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[News] Bright Carvings to release Pink Cheeks' self-titled album rescued from the only known copy of a Shield Studios Acetate

Coming Soon! October 10th: Pink Cheeks – S/T (BCLP 022) Pre-Diabolus 1969 Heavy, late Psych into early Progressive Rock, rescued from the only known copy of a Shield Studios Acetate. Side One features three furious guitar driven Psych killers, backed by “sea-sick” Hammond rumbling bass and thunderous drums, there were definitely some Bombers in with […]

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October 10, 2026 at 3:28 PM

Progressive Rock Journal

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[Review] Orkan - Vakendrömmar

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[Review] Orkan - Vakendrömmar

Sweden’s Orkan return with “Vakendrömmar,” an album that sits squarely at the intersection of Folk Rock, Psych-Prog and Scandinavian Progressive tradition. The record — released via the band’s Blåsväd...

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September 9, 2025 at 6:10 PM

Progressive Rock Journal

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[News] Cygnus Mantra unveil the single "Sombras" feat. Maer from their new album

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[News] Cygnus Mantra unveil the single "Sombras" feat. Maer from their new album

Bogotá, Colombia based Psychedelic Prog Rock band Cygnus Mantra have unveiled the single “Sombras” feat. Maer, taken from their new album “Mantramorfosis,” set for release on December 2025. Stream “So...

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November 12, 2025 at 10:38 PM

Fast 'n' Bulbous

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Late Summer & Autumn Rundown

Reporting from between the cracks of psych noir, post-punk, art rock, psych prog, noise pop, jangle pop, heavy metal, doom and more.

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Late Summer & Autumn Rundown - Fast 'n' Bulbous

The third quarterly report of 2024 psych pop, art rock, psych prog, indie pop, proto-metal, epic doom metal, noise, sludge metal and more.

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October 2, 2026 at 3:12 PM

Progressive Rock Journal

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[News] Dirty Sound Magnet unveil the official full stream for their new album "Me And My Shadow"

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[News] Dirty Sound Magnet unveil the official full stream for their new album "Me And My Shadow"

Fribourg, Switzerland based Progressive Psych Rock power trio Dirty Sound Magnet have unveiled the official full stream for their new album, “Me And My Shadow,” released on January 30, 2026. Stream “”...

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February 1, 2026 at 4:11 PM

Progressive Rock Journal

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[News] Magic Fig unveil official music video for third single "Goblin" from new album "Valerian Tea"
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[News] Magic Fig unveil official music video for third single "Goblin" from new album "Valerian Tea"

San Francisco, California–based Psych-Prog band Magic Fig have unveiled the official music video for the third single, “Goblin,” taken from their new album “Valerian Tea,” out on November 21, 2025 via...

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November 27, 2025 at 9:28 PM

Fast 'n' Bulbous

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The Fierce & the Dead - Regional Theatre

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The Fierce & the Dead - Regional Theatre - Fast 'n' Bulbous

Potential fulfilled on TFATD's heaviest and most accessible album.

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September 12, 2026 at 7:05 PM

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Monarch - MA3 (PFR)

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#monarch #festerslucky13 #psychprog #analogsynths #synthpop #spacerock #musicsky

Monarch - MA3 (PFR) - Fast 'n' Bulbous

San Diego psych proggers woodshed seven years with analog synths for their third album.

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September 12, 2026 at 7:04 PM

riffindots.bsky.social

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If Night Flight started talking to you, which I’m sure wouldn’t be the first time!! #retrowave #psychprog #tvgraphics

January 10, 2025 at 9:35 AM

riffindots.bsky.social

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New music coming soon! #retrowave #psychprog #newrelease

November 25, 2024 at 10:13 PM

Fast 'n' Bulbous

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Final Albums
Golden Void – Berkana (2015)
A secret even among Earthless fans. Isaiah Mitchell plays guitar and sings, and the songs are fantastic.

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#festerslucky13 #finalalbums #goldenvoid #psychprog #seaoftranquility #musicsky

Golden Void - Berkana (Thrill Jockey) - Fast 'n' Bulbous

Golden Void is one of a handful of bands that came out of nowhere and blew me away with a great, fully realized debut album full of brilliant songwriting that made my year-end top 13 in 2012. They had...

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June 17, 2026 at 8:55 PM

Fast 'n' Bulbous

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Final Albums
Been Obscene – Night O' Mine (2011)
Darker and sleeker than the debut, more gloomy and mystical, it's a psych prog pop hybrid.

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#festerslucky13 #finalalbums #beenobscene #psychprog #stoner #alt #seaoftranquility #musicsky

NIGHT O'MINE, by BEEN OBSCENE

8 track album

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June 17, 2026 at 8:49 PM

Fast 'n' Bulbous

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17. Spirits Of The Dead – Rumours Of A Presence (2013)
Top tier Norwegian psych prog, a perfect balance of complexity and simplicity, rich sonic details and memorable melodies.

#festerslucky13 #finalalbums #spiritsofthedead #psychprog #seaoftranquility #musicsky

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