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So What Is Psychedelic Rock?

Dismissed as another momentary fad, pretty much dead in the water by mid-1968, the influence of psychedelic rock runs long and deep.

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Features3 months ago

‘Banana Moon’: Rediscover Daevid Allen’s Debut Album

Released in July 1971, ‘Banana Moon,’ the debut album by Gong mainman Daevid Allen, took nothing seriously and attracted high-profile fans such as David Bowie.

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Adrian Belew, Marillion, And Gong Set To Headline Cruise To The Edge 2022 Lineup

Other artists set to play include Haken, King’s X, Pain Of Salvation, and more.

Features4 months ago

Space Whisperer: In Memory Of Gong Co-Founder Gilli Smyth

With partner Daevid Allen, Smith formed the first incarnation of Gong in 1967.

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‘Flying Teapot’: Tune Into Gong’s ‘Radio Gnome Invisible’ Trilogy

The first chapter in Gong’s ‘Radio Gnome Invisible’ trilogy, ‘Flying Teapot’ established the wayward mystique of this most idiosyncratic of bands.

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Features4 months ago

Interplanetary Travels On Otherworldly Sounds: How The Stratosphere Influenced What We Hear

Since time immemorial, we have been fascinated by space. uDiscover takes a look at the many musicians who have played out their obsessions in song.

Features5 months ago

‘Fish Rising’: The Maiden Solo Voyage Of Steve Hillage

The 1975 album was the record that paved the way for the prog frontiersman's Top 10 success with 'L.'

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8 Of The Most Bizarre Concept Albums Of All Time

Picking the most bizarre concept albums isn’t easy, since the most beloved concept albums are themselves pretty bizarre, but here are a few masterstrokes.

Features6 months ago

reDiscover Gong’s ‘Acid Motherhood’

Gong’s energized 'Acid Motherhood,' recorded with Acid Mothers Temple, generated some controversy among hardcore fans when it was released on March 30, 2004.

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The Greatest Prog Drummers: An Essential Top 25 Countdown

From arena rock heroes to overlooked masters, here are the best prog drummers who embody the virtuosity and imagination of prog rock.

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Features6 months ago

reDiscover Gong’s Expresso II: The Album That Introduced The Pierre Moerlen Era

Arguably the greatest recording of the Pierre Moerlen era, Gong’s 1978 album found the collective at the peak of their powers.

Features7 months ago

‘Camel’: Camel’s Confident Album Debut

In August 1972, Camel signed to MCA Records and headed into Morgan Sound Studios to record their debut album, which was released on February 28, 1973.