Biggest Stars

The Beatles
The Beatles
GBRPop Rock

The Beatles

GBRRockPop Rock
Pink Floyd
Pink Floyd
GBRPsychedelic Rock

Pink Floyd

GBRRockPsychedelic Rock
Djo
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H
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Djo
USAPsychedelic Rock
HotHotHot

Djo

USARockPsychedelic Rock
Tame Impala
Tame Impala
AUSPsychedelic Rock

Tame Impala

AUSRockPsychedelic Rock
The Doors
The Doors
USAPop Rock

The Doors

USARockPop Rock
Zoé
Zoé
MEXPop Rock
Claimed Profile

Zoé

MEXRockPop Rock
Jimi Hendrix
Jimi Hendrix
USAPsychedelic Rock

Jimi Hendrix

USARockPsychedelic Rock
Janis Joplin
Janis Joplin
USAPsychedelic Rock

Janis Joplin

USARockPsychedelic Rock
Khruangbin
Khruangbin
USAFunk Rock

Khruangbin

USARockFunk Rock
Babasónicos
Babasónicos
ARGPsychedelic Rock

Babasónicos

ARGRockPsychedelic Rock
The Animals
The Animals
GBRPsychedelic Rock

The Animals

GBRRockPsychedelic Rock
Raul Seixas
Raul Seixas
BRABlues Rock

Raul Seixas

BRABluesBlues Rock
Ocean Alley
Ocean Alley
AUSPsychedelic Rock

Ocean Alley

AUSRockPsychedelic Rock
The Hollies
The Hollies
GBRPop Rock

The Hollies

GBRRockPop Rock
Grateful Dead
Grateful Dead
USAPsychedelic Rock

Grateful Dead

USARockPsychedelic Rock
La Renga
La Renga
ARGHard Rock

La Renga

ARGRockHard Rock
The Monkees
The Monkees
USAPop Rock

The Monkees

USARockPop Rock
Cream
Cream
GBRBlues Rock

Cream

GBRBluesBlues Rock
David Gilmour
David Gilmour
GBRPsychedelic Rock

David Gilmour

GBRRockPsychedelic Rock
Jefferson Airplane
Jefferson Airplane
USAPsychedelic Rock

Jefferson Airplane

USARockPsychedelic Rock
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Top Artists by Radio Spins Last month

Pink Floyd
Pink Floyd
GBRPsychedelic Rock

Pink Floyd

GBRRockPsychedelic Rock
143.2K radio spins
Jimi Hendrix
Jimi Hendrix
USAPsychedelic Rock

Jimi Hendrix

USARockPsychedelic Rock
50.6K radio spins
The Animals
The Animals
GBRPsychedelic Rock

The Animals

GBRRockPsychedelic Rock
28.5K radio spins
Tame Impala
Tame Impala
AUSPsychedelic Rock

Tame Impala

AUSRockPsychedelic Rock
24.3K radio spins
Janis Joplin
Janis Joplin
USAPsychedelic Rock

Janis Joplin

USARockPsychedelic Rock
23K radio spins

Most Streamed Spotify Tracks

Past Month
1
The Less I Know The Better
The Less I Know The Better
5.2M streams
2
Borderline
Borderline
3.1M streams
3
House of the Rising Sun
House of the Rising Sun
2.6M streams
4
New Person, Same Old Mistakes
New Person, Same Old Mistakes
2.5M streams
5
Let It Happen
Let It Happen
2.4M streams
6
Eventually
Eventually
1.6M streams
7
Feels Like We Only Go Backwards
Feels Like We Only Go Backwards
1.4M streams
8
Homage
Homage
1.3M streams
9
Zombi
Zombi
1.2M streams
10
Spirit In The Sky
Spirit In The Sky
1.2M streams
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The Less I Know The Better

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Borderline

3

House of the Rising Sun

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New Person, Same Old Mistakes

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Let It Happen

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Eventually

7

Feels Like We Only Go Backwards

8

Homage

9

Zombi

10

Spirit In The Sky

Top Spotify Playlists

This Is Pink Floyd
This Is Pink Floyd
Spotify
1.4M followers
Psychedelic Rock
Psychedelic Rock
Spotify
1.1M followers
This Is The Doors
This Is The Doors
Spotify
631.1K followers
This Is Tame Impala
This Is Tame Impala
Spotify
502.6K followers
Pink Floyd: The Dark Side of the Moon 50th Anniversary
Pink Floyd: The Dark Side of the Moon 50th Anniversary
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390.7K followers
Neo-Psychedelic Rock
Neo-Psychedelic Rock
Spotify
389.7K followers

Subgenre Popularity

Music stats for top 3,000 artists last month

Top Countries

    Top Cities

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      • 395.4M
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      • 501.7K
      4K
      Psychedelic Rock artists
      Spotify
      395.4M
      Streams on Spotify
      YouTube
      0
      Views on YouTube
      Radio Airplay
      501.7K
      Radio spins
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      Overview of Psychedelic Rock music

      Psychedelic Rock emerged in the mid-1960s during a cultural shift known as the counterculture movement. Inspired by the use of psychedelic drugs such as LSD, this genre of music aimed to create an altered state of mind through its sound and lyrics.

      Its unique sound was characterized by the use of distorted guitar, reverberating vocals, and experimental instrumentation. The music aimed to transport the listener to a different realm of consciousness and often explored themes of love, peace, and social justice.

      Psychedelic Rock was also closely linked to the anti-war movement of the time, with many artists using their platform to voice their opposition to the Vietnam War. While its popularity waned in the 1970s, its influence can still be heard in contemporary music and has left a lasting impact on popular culture.

      Which musicians and bands defined Psychedelic Rock music?

      Psychedelic Rock is a genre of music that emerged in the 1960s, characterized by its use of trippy sounds and mind-bending lyrics.

      Some of the most notable musicians and bands associated with this genre include Pink Floyd, The Beatles, The Doors, Jefferson Airplane, Grateful Dead, Jimi Hendrix Experience, and Cream.

      These artists are known for their experimental approaches to music, incorporating elements of blues, folk, and Eastern music, among others. They helped to create a new sound that was heavily influenced by the counterculture of the time, and their music continues to inspire artists to this day.

      Which songs and albums defined Psychedelic Rock music?

      Some of the most iconic songs and music albums that represent Psychedelic Rock music include Pink Floyd's "Dark Side of the Moon", The Beatles' "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band", The Doors' "Strange Days", and Jimi Hendrix's "Are You Experienced?".

      These albums were groundbreaking in their innovative use of sound effects, unconventional instruments, and experimental song structures that defined the genre. Other notable artists and albums include Jefferson Airplane's "Surrealistic Pillow", The Grateful Dead's "Anthem of the Sun", and Cream's "Disraeli Gears".

      Psychedelic Rock music was a cultural phenomenon in the 1960s and continues to influence contemporary music today.

      Which music festivals and events represent Psychedelic Rock music?

      Psychedelic rock music genre is known for its unique sound and trippy vibe. Some of the most popular festivals and events that showcase this genre include the Austin Psych Fest, Levitation Festival, and Desert Daze.

      These festivals feature a diverse lineup of artists that incorporate elements of psychedelic rock into their music, such as Tame Impala, The Brian Jonestown Massacre, and King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard.

      These festivals provide an immersive experience for fans of the genre, featuring trippy visuals, mind-bending installations, and a community of like-minded individuals who share a love for psychedelic rock music.