The Feathered Groove

Volume 6 - December 2024

Volume 6 is Part 2 of our psych trilogy. Volumes 5 and 6 both highlight psych rock, however, Volume 6 is mostly instrumental and the more 'jam' heavy side of the psych rock and cosmic genres.

Grab the element enhancers of your choice and hit play on our all-day playlist to glide and wind thru your work day or those back-home-after-holidays travels or just give that vacation day a chill soundtrack.

The Feathered Groove - Volume 6 - Amazon Playlist

From Catnap To Coma To Catharsis

The Royal Arctic Institute

This two-part EP, later released as a full-length album, blends post-rock, cinematic soundscapes, and atmospheric instrumental music. The music, described as "cosmic Americana" and "post-everything", features intricate guitar work, subtle percussion, and atmospheric textures, creating a contemplative and enveloping listening experience.

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Deep Fried Grandeur

Ryley Walker and Kikagaku Moyo

This one-time improvisational live performance is breath taking with beautiful instrumentation cosmic sitars and brilliant percussion.

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Mahal

Glass Beams

A short but potent release that blends psychedelic rock, funk, and Indian classical music influences, creating a unique and captivating soundscape. The Melbourne-based trio, known for their masked performances, delivers a mesmerizing experience with instrumental tracks that evoke a sense of mystery and intrigue.

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After Sunrise

Circles Around The Sun & Mikaela Davis

"This collaboration from Circles Around The Sun and Mikaela Davis reunites the disco cosmonauts and acclaimed harpist for further explorations of the synergy first showcased on the title track of CATS’ 2023 album, Language."

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Con Todo El Mundo

Khraungbin

Their sound evokes a sense of escapism and transports listeners to different sonic landscapes. thru intricate sounds, smooth transitions, and a focus on creating a vibe rather than relying on traditional song structures. One of their best!

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Friendship EP

Surprise Chef

Recorded during the "Education & Recreation" album sessions, this 6-song EP is a testament of the bands sound taking funk to the top with some cinematic soul, jazz and funk in the arrangments.

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V.

Wooden Shjips

Retro-soaked hazy fuzz rock with a catchy vibe with a little dark side underneath the layers.

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Macrocosm

BALTHVS

A debut album praised for its diverse, psychedelic, and groovy sound, featuring elements of rock, funk, cumbia, and more, with influences ranging from the Grateful Dead to Santana to Middle Eastern and Andean music.

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Prairiewolf

Prairiewolf

Recorded 8,000 feet above sea level in Colorado’s Rocky Mountains, Prairiewolf’s first long-player offers listeners a fresh and free-flowing slice of cosmic/organic Americana — spiritual instrumentals driven by Fender Rhodes, lap steel, Mellotron, guitar, synth, bass and an assortment of vintage drum machines.

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Black Batik I, II

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Intensely trippy, mantra-like soundscapes that evoke a sense of spiritual transcendence while being a tad unpredictable with mind-melting qualities, taking listeners on a journey through spiraling tunnels of sound.

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Cycler

Space Shepherds

Jam-infused sounds reminds me of King Buffalo featuring long, dynamic tracks that explore a range of atmospheres, from chill vibes to more intense moments, and incorporates elements of blues, goth, and even bossa nova.

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