Along with the flurry of musical talent teeming in NYC, neighboring New Jersey is no slouch when it comes to high quality psychedelic jams.
Featuring a wide variety of sounds and styles, the array of talent coming out of NJ has amounted to substantial recognition and success for some of the acts on this list. Others are much smaller, but the number of streams garnered by their music certainly does not reflect the quality of their talent.
Here are six New Jersey psychedelic artists that deserve your attention and some extra love in 2021.
Six New Jersey Psychedelic Artists You Should Follow
Cook Thugless
A pretty well-known name in the NJ underground, Cook Thugless is an alternative hip-hop group from New Brunswick. With an experimental sound that could be likened to Brockhampton, their music spans many different styles, tinged with a psychedelic character.
The Black Hollies
Hearkening back to the sound of the 1960s, The Black Hollies craft their psychedelia in the form of gritty garage rock. With a retro vibe permeating their whole persona, The Black Hollies are sure to take you right back to the decade that birthed psychedelic rock.
Real Estate
Probably the biggest name on this list, indie psychedelic rock band Real Estate’s laid-back vibe feels like a hazy dream. Their low-key, mellow demeanor keeps the feel of the 60s in mind while still sounding fresh and modern. You can view their newest release, “Half a Human”, below.
Aura Blaze
Aura Blaze delivers a brand of psychedelic rock that can only be described as epic. His over-the-top style of soaring melodies and vocal harmonies will whisk you away on a heroic journey to the land of psychedelia.
Denim Mob
Revitalizing the sounds of the 80s rather than the 60s, Denim Mob’s flavor of trippy new-wave funk will have you grooving. With syncopated guitars, glittery synths, and plucky basslines, Denim Mob features all the components of a psychedelic bop.
Old Smile
Old Smile is the project of multi-instrumentalist Tom Herman Jr. The indie-garage sound of his drums and guitars contrasted with his lush vocal harmonies balance the gritty and the ethereal to craft truly psychedelic jams.
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