Artist Spotlight: Nick Kivlen unveils “Windstorm”
Nick Kivlen’s forthcoming debut solo album Addicted to the Sunset is a psych-folk daydream that explores youthful optimism and nostalgia. Today, he premieres “Windstorm” and shares insight into the song and the record.
Artist Spotlight & 10 Questions With: Ora Cogan
Ora Cogan’s new album Hard Hearted Woman explores resilience in the face of hardship while beautifully building into soaring heights. We caught up with her for an interview ahead of her west coast tour.
Artist Spotlight: Behind Evolfo’s “Of Love”
Evolfo’s new LP Of Love is an ever-shifting daydream that weaves between immersive psychedelia and grand moments of pure electricity.
10 Questions with: Josephine Network
Our featured artist Josephine Network just released her fantastic sophomore LP last month, Hooked. This Friday, the band will joining The Lemon Twigs on tour. Check out our thoughts on her new LP and a Q&A here !
Premiere: Chalk Teeth “Floor It”
Chalk Teeth oozes coolness and confidence from their seductive goth-y banger “Floor It”.
Artist Spotlight: ÖLÜM
Luke Dumpert catches up with the Turkish psychedelic rock band ÖLUM on their new single “Kara Dünya” and much more.
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BEST OF 2025: Occult Top 5 Albums, staff picks and honorable Mentions
We look back on a year of amazing albums and EPs with Beau’s Occult Top 5 , a list of 30+ albums from our contributors/staff, and other honorable mentions.
Kaleidoscope of Sound: Behind Magic Fig’s Debut Lp— Valerian Tea
Magic Fig’s debut LP Valerian Tea is a psychedelic stunner that should totally be on your radar if your a fan of psych-rock, prog, pysch-pop or krautrock. Beau Croxton takes a dive into their enchanting album with perspective from the band.
Everything’s Fine With Pan Arcadia
Pan Arcadia returns with their sophomore album Everything’s Fine— its a bold, diverse and very fun rock record with tons of heart and spirit behind it.
Premiere: Camp Saint Helene “Baby Bird” Premiere + Q&A
Camp Saint Helene serves up a divine, zenned-out sound with a rich instrumental palette on their new single “Baby Bird”
Artist Spotlight - Matt C. White
Matt. C White’s new album A Cosmic Year is a fun, fuzz-soaked, multifaceted journey through psych-rock, doom and classic rock.
Premiere: Frankie Sunswept & The Sliver Moons “So Long”
Frankie Sunswept & the Silver Moons switch gears from neo psych-rock to anthemic, 90’s alt-rock with their new single — “So Long”
Premiere: Bec Lauder & The Noise “Tease Me”
Bec Lauder & the Noise deliver one more cathartic anthem entitled “Tease Me” before the release of their debut LP— The Vessel.
Premiere: Slomo Sapiens “The Mole”
Slomo Sapiens dial up the fuzz on their anthemic, psych-rock headbanger “The Mole”.
Artist & Album Spotlight - Astrud Gardener “Dreaming of Amethyst”
Dylan Nowik leans into luxurious escapism while showcasing his talented friends on his fantastic debut album as Astrud Gardener, Dreaming of Amethyst
Artist Spotlight: Adam Lytle
Adam Lytle explores devotion and the divine on his excellent indie-folk album, Altars.
Premiere: ELI “Another day” Video, + Q&A
ELI switches lanes and makes an homage to classic rock and punk with her “Another Day” video — it’s a total Runaways-inspired rock out.
ARTIST Spotlight: Smut
Smut finds catharsis on their energetic new album— Tomorrow Comes Crashing, out this Friday June 27th. Beau Croxton catches up to speak with the band on the record while Blake Peck catches the live show.

