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10 Mind-Expanding Psychedelic Documentaries You Need to See (2013–2025)

psyamb@gmail.com (PsyAmb) — Wed, 02 Jul 2025 01:47:00 +0000

The psychedelic renaissance is no longer a whisper from the underground. It's a cinematic wave crashing into the mainstream with the force of myth rediscovered. From lushly crafted Netflix docuseries to raw, visionary independent films, the modern psychedelic documentary is reshaping how we tell stories of altered states, inner healing, and the mycelial web of life itself.

It’s been a while since I’ve shared any editorial content here, but I’m feeling the pull to return. With a bit more space in my days now, thanks in part to the kids becoming more independent, I’m finding the time (and inspiration) to dive back into these creative pursuits. So here is list of recommended psychedelic documentaries that I have enjoyed from releases over the past decade or so.

These are not just films. They are initiation chambers, lens-polished pathways into realms once reserved for medicine men and mystics. Whether you approach them as a seasoned psychonaut or simply a cinephile hungry for truth told sideways, this curated collection reveals a deeper current flowing beneath our cultural surface — one that is sacred, scientific, and utterly transformative.

Here are ten essential psychedelic documentaries from the last decade.

1. Fantastic Fungi (2019)

Narrated by Brie Larson and guided by renowned mycologist Paul Stamets, this documentary explores the hidden world of fungi through dazzling time-lapse cinematography. It dives deep into mushrooms’ roles in ecological networks, their historical use in medicine and spirituality, and their emerging potential in treating mental health conditions. A visually stunning and heart-opening introduction to the mycelial world.

Building on this foundation, the film also highlights the astonishing intelligence of fungal networks, showing how mycelium can transmit information, break down toxins, and even influence the behavior of other organisms. Interviews with scientists, conservationists, and indigenous knowledge keepers expand the discussion, emphasizing fungi’s role in biodiversity and ecosystem restoration.

The documentary touches on innovative uses of fungi in sustainable design, such as biodegradable materials, myco-remediation, and even fungal-based leather alternatives. With its rich blend of science, storytelling, and awe-inspiring visuals, the film not only educates but inspires a profound respect for these ancient organisms and their vital connection to life on Earth.

2. How to Change Your Mind (2022)

Based on the best-selling book by Michael Pollan, this Netflix miniseries explores the history, science, and therapeutic potential of four key psychedelics: LSD, psilocybin, MDMA, and mescaline. Each episode offers deep dives into their clinical use, cultural history, and Pollan’s own reflections, helping normalize the conversation around psychedelic healing.

Blending personal narrative with expert interviews and archival footage, the series unpacks the complex legacy of these substances—from their indigenous ceremonial use and countercultural explosion in the 1960s to their modern resurgence in psychiatry and neuroscience.

Viewers hear from researchers, therapists, patients, and spiritual practitioners who are shaping the new psychedelic renaissance, offering perspectives on how these compounds are being used to treat conditions like PTSD, addiction, anxiety, and end-of-life depression.

With elegant visuals, grounded storytelling and a thoughtful tone, the series opens a space for curiosity and hope. It challenges outdated stigmas and invites audiences to reconsider the role psychedelics may play in the future of mental health and human consciousness.

3. Neurons to Nirvana (2013)

This investigative documentary presents an informed and balanced look at the resurgence of psychedelic therapy. With voices like Dennis McKenna, Gabor Maté, and Rick Doblin, the film examines how substances like LSD, MDMA, ayahuasca, psilocybin, and cannabis are returning to the forefront of mental health research and treatment.

Through compelling interviews with scientists, clinicians, trauma survivors, and indigenous leaders, the film explores the growing body of evidence supporting psychedelics as powerful tools for healing. It looks at the historical suppression of these substances during the War on Drugs and how changing public perception and promising clinical results are now shifting the narrative.

The documentary also investigates the ethical and cultural implications of this revival, questioning how modern science can integrate ancient plant medicine wisdom without appropriation. It offers a comprehensive overview of a movement that is transforming not only psychiatric treatment but also how we think about consciousness, trauma, and the roots of human suffering.

4. AYA: Awakenings (2013)

Based on the work of journalist Rak Razam, this documentary plunges into the Amazon rainforest to uncover the ancient rituals and visions surrounding ayahuasca. Combining interviews, animations, and personal narration, the film explores the transformation that occurs when Western minds meet indigenous shamanic traditions.

As Razam journeys deep into the heart of the Peruvian jungle, he participates in ceremonies led by curanderos and shamans, capturing the raw, often intense experiences that unfold during ayahuasca visions. The documentary weaves together his personal awakening with broader themes of spiritual crisis, cultural exchange, and the search for meaning in an increasingly disconnected world. Featuring striking visual sequences that mirror the inner psychedelic landscape, the film serves as both a journalistic inquiry and a mystical initiation.

With its blend of anthropological insight and deeply personal storytelling, Aya: Awakenings invites viewers to confront their own inner worlds and consider the transformative power of ancient plant medicines in the modern age.

5. Dosed (2019)

A raw and emotional documentary that follows Adrianne, a woman struggling with depression, anxiety, and addiction, as she seeks healing through psilocybin mushrooms and iboga. The film presents an unfiltered look into the challenges of mental illness and the hope that psychedelic-assisted therapy can offer.

Shot over several years, Dosed captures Adrianne’s deeply personal journey with remarkable honesty and vulnerability, documenting not only her inner battles but also the risks, doubts, and breakthroughs she experiences along the way. The film features candid conversations with psychedelic facilitators, addiction specialists, and medical professionals, shedding light on the urgent need for new approaches to mental health care.

By focusing on the emotional toll of untreated trauma and the often limited effectiveness of conventional treatments, the documentary powerfully illustrates why many are turning to alternative therapies. With its intimate storytelling and compassionate lens, Dosed offers a compelling case for the healing potential of psychedelics and is a moving portrait of courage and transformation.

6. The Sunshine Makers (2015)

This documentary tells the fascinating story of Nicholas Sand and Tim Scully - two idealistic chemists responsible for creating millions of doses of Orange Sunshine LSD during the 1960s. It’s a tale of counterculture revolution, personal sacrifice, and a vision of a more awakened world.

Blending archival footage with first-person interviews and a pulsating psychedelic soundtrack, The Sunshine Makers dives into the heart of the 1960s underground movement revealing how Sand and Scully saw LSD not as a party drug, but as a tool for global transformation.

Determined to turn on the world, they risked everything in their quest to mass-produce pure acid and distribute it freely, believing that widespread psychedelic experiences could catalyze peace and enlightenment. As law enforcement closed in, their story became one of loyalty, betrayal, and the tension between utopian dreams and harsh reality.

Both a thrilling true-crime saga and a spiritual odyssey, the film captures the idealism and intensity of an era and the enduring legacy of two men who tried to change the world one trip at a time.

7. Trip of Compassion (2017)

One of the most powerful documentaries on MDMA-assisted psychotherapy, this Israeli film documents real therapy sessions with PTSD patients undergoing treatment. Emotional, vulnerable, and groundbreaking, it gives an intimate look at trauma healing in a clinical setting.

Trip of Compassion breaks new ground by allowing viewers to witness unfiltered, deeply personal therapy sessions, moments rarely seen on film. With unprecedented access, the documentary follows patients as they confront their darkest memories with the support of trained therapists and the aid of MDMA, a compound shown to reduce fear and enhance emotional processing.

Through their stories, the film explores the devastating impact of trauma and the profound relief that can come from reconnecting with one's own emotions. Interwoven with expert commentary and scientific context, the documentary sheds light on the clinical protocols, ethical considerations, and growing global movement behind psychedelic-assisted therapy.

Trip of Compassion is a testament to human resilience and the potential for deep healing when science, compassion, and courage come together.

8. Descending the Mountain (2021)

This experimental documentary captures a unique psilocybin study conducted with Zen Buddhist monks on Mount Rigi in Switzerland. Blending neuroscience, mysticism, and meditation, it offers a rare look at how psychedelics and mindfulness intersect in controlled, spiritual environments.

Descending the Mountain brings together science and spirituality in a bold and elegant exploration of consciousness. The film documents a carefully designed study in which experienced monks, already trained in profound states of awareness, ingest psilocybin under scientific observation. It offering a glimpse into how altered states might enhance, complement, or deepen meditative insight.

Featuring the perspectives of neuroscientist Franz Vollenweider and Zen master Vanja Palmers, the documentary unpacks the results with philosophical curiosity and scientific rigor. Stunning visuals of the Swiss landscape mirror the inner journeys of the participants, while measured discussions on ego dissolution, unity, and compassion prompt larger questions about the future of spiritual practice.

Meditative, poetic, and thought-provoking, this film is a quiet yet revolutionary contribution to the growing conversation around psychedelics as tools for insight and transformation.

9. Psychonautics: A Comic’s Exploration of Psychedelics (2018)

Stand-up comedian Shane Mauss takes viewers on a humorous yet deeply insightful journey through his own experiences with psychedelics. Featuring interviews with scientists and visuals of his trips, the film balances entertainment with education about the mind’s altered states.

The documentary blends Shane’s signature wit with candid vulnerability as he explores the effects of substances like psilocybin, LSD, DMT, and ayahuasca. Through his personal highs and lows, including a mental health crisis that forces him to confront the limits of self-experimentation, the film opens up a raw and relatable dialogue about curiosity, ego, and the search for meaning.

Interviews with leading researchers in neuroscience and psychology provide grounding context, helping to bridge the gap between Mauss’s wild experiences and the latest scientific insights. Visually trippy and emotionally honest, the documentary challenges stereotypes of psychedelic use while celebrating the mysteries that lie within the altered mind.

10. Psychedelia (2021)

This concise and thoughtful documentary provides a broad overview of the psychedelic experience, from early psychiatric research and 60s counterculture to today’s revival of medical and spiritual use. Ideal for beginners seeking a historical and scientific introduction.

Psychedelia skillfully traces the complex journey of psychedelic substances through decades of social, political, and scientific change. The film highlights pioneering figures such as Timothy Leary and Albert Hofmann, while exploring the cultural upheavals sparked by widespread recreational use and the subsequent backlash that halted research for decades.

Interweaving expert interviews, archival footage, and evocative visuals, it examines how psychedelics are once again gaining legitimacy in clinical trials aimed at treating mental health disorders and enhancing well-being. Beyond science, the documentary also touches on the spiritual dimensions of psychedelics and their influence on art, music, and consciousness expansion.

Clear, balanced, and engaging, this film serves as a perfect gateway for anyone curious about the multifaceted history and future potential of psychedelics.

So there we have it. My quick look at a few of the docos that have really captured me over the past decade or so. These films aren’t just documentaries ,they’re doorways. Some open slowly while others hit you like a cosmic freight train. But all of them invite us to take a step sideways and to rethink how we heal, what consciousness really is, and how deeply connected we are to nature, spirit, and each other.

These films help us tune in to ourselves, to the moment, and to something much larger.

Got a favorite psychedelic doc that changed your perspective? Drop a comment ! I’d love to hear what resonated.

PsyAmb 147 - NeuroGlyph

psyamb@gmail.com (PsyAmb) — Fri, 30 May 2025 00:47:00 +0000

In this journey we drift through some fresh sonic terrain, guided by the genre-fluid alchemy of Mantis Mash (Natan Lenski). Two tunes here are drawn from his new and highly recommended release "Memory Trails" which melds psydub, glitch, and psybass into a shimmering landscape of deep rhythms and unexpected turns. Along the way, we encounter dub currents from Youth's Dub Trees project and another Youth tune infused with the unmistakable touch of Gaudi, a long-time architect of dub's more expansive realms.

Woven into this mix are moments of trance-inducing ethnodub from the great Greg Hunter, appearing here under his Dubsahara moniker. Hypnotizer brings tribal echoes and ancient textures, with NatureElement on remix duties to stir the dust. Balancing these denser elements are smoother, soul-soothing vibrations from our old companion Kuba, and a touch of celestial dub from the French sonic mystic, Squazoid.

This mix is meant as a gentle voyage of mostly mellow passage peppered with detours and daydreams. It invites you to sink in and perhaps discover a new resonance with the artists featured here.

The cover art for this mix is an original illustration inspired by the ineffable nature of the psychedelic experience. Created using my usual ritual of Copic markers, multiliners, and a hint of colored pencil for shade and depth, it was later scanned and polished in Photoshop.

Tracklist used for this mix :

00:00:00 Deer Hunter (Children Of The Sun Dub) - Dub Trees
00:05:53 Theme 7 (Aquiver Remix) - Inner Child
00:09:10 One God Dub (remix) - Dubsahara
00:15:18 Jungle Market (NatureElement Remix) - Hypnotizer
00:21:35 Behind The Thunder - MantisMash
00:26:18 Toll Bridge Dub - Youth & Gaudi
00:30:28 Walking Through Clouds - Kuba
00:36:55 Simpulse - MantisMash
00:42:20 Unreal Time Dub - Squazoid

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PsyAmb 146 - Dubble Helix

psyamb@gmail.com (PsyAmb) — Mon, 21 Apr 2025 00:39:00 +0000

Welcome to a new psydub mix - a spiraling fusion of psydub and psychedelic dub ambience. This deep, hypnotic mix traces a double helix of sound, winding through lush dubscapes, spacious delays, and tribal textures to resonate with your DNA. Perfect for journeys inward, late-night flow states, or simply letting go. We have a number of recent releases from the likes of Whilin Merlin,Advanced Suite and Beatfarmer mixed in with some awesome older tracks.

The majority of these songs are available via Bandcamp so please check out these amazing artists when you have the chance.

Tracklist used for this mix :

00:00:00 Hold Onto The Grind - Advanced Suite
00:05:55 Immersion - Jaala
00:12:56 Riddlefish - Kurbeats
00:21:45 Cicada Wave (Acacia Tree Dub) - Noodreem
00:29:48 Searching for Place - Beatfarmer
00:36:10 Everchanging (feat Geoglyph) - Highlighted
00:42:23 A Leprechaun Twiddling His Moustache - Whirlin Merlin
00:48:12 Sunbath Dub - Omnimotion
00:56:06 Hexpansion - Chilopod
01:01:50 Mediolana (The Sacred Sphinx Of The Nile Destiny Dub) - Dub Trees
01:07:13 Nothing To Worry About - Taruna

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PsyAmb 145 - Distant Signals

psyamb@gmail.com (PsyAmb) — Thu, 27 Mar 2025 00:31:00 +0000

Hello, and welcome to a journey into the world of deep space frequencies—signals from distant, far-flung star systems. A trip into the deepest regions of the cosmos.

This mix is dedicated to those listeners who appreciate the spacier, ambient trance vibes of the PsyAmb podcast—a style we haven't explored here for quite some time!

If you are new here and like this psybient mix and would like to hear more of these spacey ambient trance tunes, why not consider subscribing to the PsyAmb YouTube channel for more music in the future? I cover a variety of styles there, from psybient and psychill to psychedelic dub, ambient, and beyond.

Tracklist used for this mix :

00:00:00 Lebedushka - Sasha Malkovich/KaMMchatka
00:07:34 Path of Least Dunka Dunka - Carbon Based Lifeforms
00:13:30 The Sky Beings - E-Mantra
00:18:45 Icarus - Fractal Impulse & Dense
00:25:41 Distant Flute - Hardcore Buddhist
00:31:55 Dream State - Zero Cult
00:38:19 Natural Calling (Lab's Cloud Remix) - Alwoods
00:46:38 Danza A La Vida - I.M.D
00:53:18 Blue Giant - StereOMantra
01:00:18 Zenith - I Awake
01:07:30 The Festival Hour - Ascent & Argus
01:14:30 Paradox - Adrika
01:20:03 Connecting With The Fairies - Lab's Cloud
01:28:35 Into The Centre - Nick Barber

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PsyAmb 144 - Head Trip Dubs

psyamb@gmail.com (PsyAmb) — Mon, 24 Feb 2025 00:17:00 +0000

Greetings and welcome to another deep psydub mix. This mix takes you through a lush soundscape of remixes, psychedelic grooves, and meditative rhythms—perfect for deep relaxation, creative flow, or late-night mind exploration. I've been listening to a lot of Pitch Black and Kuba of late so expect to hear a few of their creations and remixes as well as a number of other top notch trippy dub tunes.

I enjoyed mixing this one and ended up with just over two hours of psydub goodness as I selected out tracks while doodling the sketch for this video's YoutTube artwork - a trippy 60's inspired abstract piece.

Tracklist used for this mix :

00:00:00 Sacred Mantra (Kuba Remix) - Squazoid
00:04:44 Once, Long Ago (Kuba Remix) - Suns Of Arqa
00:14:17 Asherah - Entheogenic
00:23:58 Everchanging (feat Geoglyph) - Highlighted
00:30:05 Noises From the Darkness (dub) - The Infinity Project
00:37:33 Harmonia (Chromidome Remix) - Pitch Black
00:45:18 The Gods Must Be Crazy (Pitch Black Remix) - Youth & Gaudi
00:52:01 Silver With A Cloud Lining (Pitch Black Remix) - Nick Woolfson
00:58:19 Opium Dub (Globular Remix) - IshDub
01:04:40 Serious Happiness - (Globular Remix ) - Pangani
01:11:10 Escape From Tulse Hell (Tripswitch Remix) - OTT
01:19:28 Be Love- Kuba
01:26:10 Four in Dub - Green Beats
01:34:20 Freak Of Nature - Third Ear Audio
01:41:24 Hibernation Chill (feat David Cataro) - IshDub
01:47:50 Riddlefish - Kurbeats
01:56:18 Oxygene Dub - Ashvattha Project

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PsyAmb 143 - Strange Planet

psyamb@gmail.com (PsyAmb) — Tue, 28 Jan 2025 22:57:00 +0000

This week, we embark on a sonic expedition through the realms of psybass, psydub, and glitch-hop, where alien harmonies weave through the mind and planetary bass reverberates across the cosmos. This mix is a gateway to a strange and distant world - one where sound itself bends reality.

I hope you enjoy the journey, and I’d love to hear which track resonated with you the most (though, naturally, I am partial to them all!). As always, this mix features fresh, cutting-edge tracks from some of the foremost sonic psychonauts of our time. If you have the opportunity, I highly recommend exploring the artists featured here - many of them have released top-tier albums and/or feature on amazing compilations that deserve a place in your collection.

If this mix aligns with your auditory tastes and you wish to traverse further into the depths of psybass and psydub, consider checking out the PsyAmb YouTube channel and Patreon page for more music.

Tracklist used for this mix :

00:00:00 Overwhelmet - Shwamp
00:05:52 Mysterious Coding - SensoRythm
00:11:25 Cyberhaunter - Realms
00:15:58 Stellar Cycles - Coam & Mantis Mash
00:21:28 Psychedelic Oasis - Emog
00:27:00 Forest Guardians (Nyrus Remix) - Liquid Bloom, Nyrus, Bloomurian
00:31:17 Moonshade (Strange Substance Remix) - Subroot
00:38:00 Of Birds and Bones - Goopsteppa
00:41:10 Fibonacci Footprints - Dejalum
00:45:51 Liminal Vista - Jae Nimbus
00:49:58 Dubowinz - Land Switcher
00:55:48 The Tide - Anduin
01:02:04 Kokoa (Liquid Bloom Remix) - Somatoast, Liquid Bloom

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PsyAmb 142 - Ancient Gateways

psyamb@gmail.com (PsyAmb) — Sun, 12 Jan 2025 01:38:00 +0000

Hello and welcome to the first psydub mix of 2025 ! We had an awesome time in 2024 mixing up plenty of top notch psydub,psybient and psychill music and I hope 2025 proves to be just as special.

For this mix I've included a number of recent releases and sprinkled in a few old gems to keep everything smooth and trippy. I can highly recommend the newest offering from the fine folks at Shanti Planti – "Rhythm Code 7". This series is an absolute ripper and always delivers the goods. Do yourself a favor and check it out some time.

I also took the opportunity to try out some new art supplies that Santa dropped off including a block of hot press watercolor paper. No more pesky buckling paper on screen !

Here's to a splendid 2025 filled with cosmic beats and creative adventures !

Tracklist used for this mix :

00:00:00 But Your Dreams May Not - Kuba
00:06:20 Bass Ritual (Advanced Suite To Dub N Back Mix) - EMOG
00:14:19 Portal - Nanosphere
00:19:50 Unfolding Odyssey - Nymara
00:27:35 Maxwell Montes - Chris Komus
00:32:16 Transmission - Substan
00:39:10 Visagra (Translippers Remix) - Sitaranha
00:43:13 Nanobot - Haive Music & Strange Substance
00:50:28 Psychedelic Plants - Green Beats
00:57:13 Tampanensis - Fractal Seed

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PsyAmb 141 - Magical Daze

psyamb@gmail.com (PsyAmb) — Thu, 19 Dec 2024 01:32:00 +0000

Welcome aboard for another journey into the realms of chilled-out psydub and psychill sounds. This time, we’re taking a nostalgic detour, revisiting some classic psychedelic ambient dub and chillout tunes. It’s always a good idea, I think, to tip our hats to these gems now and then—lest we forget, as they say. Tracks like these, after all, are the cornerstones of modern psydub and psybient production, paving the way for new listeners to discover music they might otherwise have missed.

For this mix, I’ve created some new artwork to complement the vibe. I’ve gone for a stenciled, street-art style using my trusty Copic markers, with a dash of abstract watercolor thrown in for good measure. Prints avaialble in my KOALACID RedBubble shop.

If the music and artwork strike a chord with you, why not consider subscribing? There’s plenty more psydub, psychill, and trippy artistry to come in 2025 and beyond !

Tracklist used for this mix :

00:00:00 Manakhana - Nada
00:07:44 Dirtbath - Freeworm
00:12:40 Faeriedub - Watershell
00:17:36 It's Warm On The Other Side - Instinct
00:23:46 Lost In Bass - Citizen Kaned
00:30:20 A Way Of Being Free - Dub Trees
00:35:28 Guidance - Ganja Beats
00:41:26 Skunked On Planet Dub - Doof
00:48:04 Solstice ("Warwick Bassmonkey" Mix ) - Hallucinogen/Ott
00:56:13 Plasma (Freshwater Mix) - Qualia
01:03:38 Sun Walker (Moon Runner Mix) - X.I.S
01:11:30 Suspense Hypothesis - Deviant Electronics
01:19:27 Fly - Western Rebel Alliance

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PsyAmb 140 - DubWise 420

psyamb@gmail.com (PsyAmb) — Sun, 01 Dec 2024 01:25:00 +0000

In this mix we feature a number of new PsyDub tunes from Globular, Deviceful, Dub Puffin and Flowertz mixed in with a couple of of older tracks, creating a deep psychedelic dub journey. I really love the Globular tune - it has just right balance of dub bass and world music sounds that I dig. All these tunes are top notch so kick back and enjoy a sonic trip into the dank dimensions of dubby dynamics.

Once again I've busted out the art supplies to whip up an original artwork for this mix. It's been ages since I've done a full on graphite drawing and I really enjoyed the process. I used a mixture of 2H - 10B pencils in both standard and mechanical pencil forms. If you have any questions on the creation feel free to drop any comment below.

Tracklist used for this mix :

00:00:00 Very Nested Recurrences - Globular
00:08:10 Brain Lane - Deviceful
00:13:56 Small Things - Flowertz
00:20:55 Station 42 (Gorovich Remix) - Loud
00:30:40 Let There Be Light (Bluetech remix) - Captain Hook
00:37:12 Visagra (Translippers Remix) - Sitaranha
00:41:30 Subinya (Ott Remix) - Loud
00:48:12 Unity - Dub Puffin
00:55:06 Reborn (Step High Remix) - Metamorphosis
01:02:55 Floatin Sunrise - Shwamp
01:09:25 Exuberant Wiggle - Xylem

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PsyAmb 139 - Hyperion Dub

psyamb@gmail.com (PsyAmb) — Fri, 01 Nov 2024 01:19:00 +0000

Greetings ! Here is a new psydub mix of psychedelic ambient dub music to take you on an exploratory journey into the outer cosmos. Once again, I've created a timelapse artwork to go along with the trip. I tried to give it an old school fantasy scifi feel - finding inpiration in some of my favorite artists of old. Masters such as Roger Dean,Rodney Matthews, Peter Andrew Jones and all the brilliant fantasy/scifi artists whose work helped shape my imagination as a young lad.

If you have any questions regarding the art or music then feel free to drop a comment and I'll get back to you. I would love to hear from you !

If you are new here, and enjoy this mix, then why not consider subscribing to the PsyAmb YouTube channel and hitting the notifications bell to get more psydub music ( and art ! ) in the future.

Tracklist used for this mix :

00:00:00 Creole Cave Of Wonders (Illusive Tuna Remix) - Deviceful
00:05:30 Desert Dub - Mantismash
00:11:10 Glow (Translippers Remix) - Noraus
00:17:37 Puffy Clouds - Strange Substance
00:23:18 2 Moons (Strange Substance Remix) - Chlorophil
00:30:20 Roll & Bump (Globular Bumpy Ride Remix) - Deviceful
00:37:15 Repeace - Ishdub
00:43:19 Maasai Dub - Matt Jah
00:48:58 All Mighty Jah Dub (Vlastur Rmx)
00:55:23 Nature's Dub - Dubamine
01:00:06 I've Went Into Lights - Advanced Suite

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PsyAmb 138 - Anunnaki Dub

psyamb@gmail.com (PsyAmb) — Wed, 02 Oct 2024 01:13:00 +0000

Welcome to another psydub mix in the PsyAmb mix series. In this mix we take a look at some recent tunes from a couple of really top notch compilations - "Psyphozoa Vol. III" from label Psychedelic Jelly and another brilliant release in Mystic Sounds Records' long running "Ethneomystica" series. Be sure to check them out when you can and I'm sure you won't be disappointed.

Plenty of awesome psychedelic dub,psybient and psybass on offer. As usual I've slipped in a few older tunes too to go with the ebb and flow.

I got the creative juices flowing again for this mix and illustrated an mystical backdrop of my own to go along with the mix. I hope you dig it. Let me know what you think in the comments.

Tracklist used for this mix :

00:00:00 A Peculiar Mission - Globular & Geoglyph
00:08:13 World Beneath The Surface - Illusive Tuna
00:14:30 Weightless - Psybur
00:21:37 Sonic Language - Molectone vs Ishdub
00:28:23 Chillopod - Multidimensional Bong (Ashvattha Project Remix)
00:34:30 Way of the Open Hand - Alterra Project, Psybur, Afterglow & JustJoanne
00:39:55 On Air (Cosmic Orient Remix) - Saafi Brothers
00:46:07 Cycle Breaker - Gabriel Le Mar
00:50:17 Ascension Upgrade (Gumi rmx) - Key-G
00:55:40 Dream Sequence - MantisMash

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PsyAmb 137 - Ektoplazm In Dub

psyamb@gmail.com (PsyAmb) — Wed, 04 Sep 2024 01:03:00 +0000

This week's mix is a little tip of the hat to Ektoplazm, a pioneering psychedelic music portal that has opened the minds of thousands of music lovers. For many years, the Ektoplazm website has been promoting and distributing hundreds of psychedelic albums around the galaxy. Even more impressive is that fact that Ektoplazm has been doing this for free all these years via a Creative Commons distribution model.

With the support of donations from a global fan base, Ektoplazm had been a shining light in the psytrance, goa and psybient music distribution community. I myself was first made aware of many artists through the website and will be forever indebted to the tireless dedication of it's one man manager - DJ Basilisk.

For this mix, I will be looking at some of my favorite Psychedelic Dub tunes available on Ektoplazm. From the mighty Globular, who first made his mark through Ektoplazm distribution (and continues to do so after all this time - legend !) to some more obscure dubs that thankfully have been preserved in the eternal hallowed memory banks of Ektoplazm HQ.

You can find links to Ektoplazm, DJ Basilisk and various other Ektoplazm web entities below. Check them out and see what interesting sounds you can find for your own collection.

Ektoplazm : https://ektoplazm.com/
Bandcamp : https://ektoplazm.bandcamp.com/
DJ Basilisk : https://djbasilisk.com/

Tracklist used for this mix :

00:00:00 Pequenisky - Ishdub
00:06:13 Brujo's Drift - Brujo's Bowl
00:12:22 DRTFM - Phone Booth Robbers
00:18:40 Affeninsel - Tara Putra
00:24:05 Soldier Of Dub - Soulacybin
00:29:55 Drip Drop - Radioactive Sandwich
00:35:52 Dub It Up - Flowertz
00:44:02 To The Other Side Of Fractal Phase Space - Globular
00:52:17 Nothing But Spirit - Easily Embarrassed
00:58:00 Moonwalk On Mushroom Street - Hinkstep
01:04:04 J.P.illusion - Visions From The Forest
01:09:07 Great Prayer (Spatialize Remix) - Spatialize & Krusseldorf
01:15:20 The Wanderer - Slackbaba

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PsyAmb 136 - Dub Vibrations

psyamb@gmail.com (PsyAmb) — Mon, 19 Aug 2024 00:53:00 +0000

Hello there and welcome to our next escapade through the sonic fields of psydub. In this mix we feature a few recent releases from the likes of Pranasonics, Shankara NZ and a couple of fine tunes off Liquid Sound Design's excellent new compilation Future Horizons. I hope you can dig it. Kick back,take a load off and enjoy the trip.

Tracklist used for this mix :

00:00:00 Szeptem - Overdream Feat. DubMyDub
00:07:30 Liquid Crystals - Strange Substance
00:13:40 Ear Wax - Pranasonics
00:21:44 Offset - Philipp Greter
00:27:10 Ti Kouka - Shankara NZ
00:33:05 Tropical Falls (Androcell Remix) - Encounters
00:40:01 Preparing the Path (Living Light Remix) - Porangui & Liquid Bloom
00:48:42 Spliff Tempo - Gabriel Le Mar
00:56:56 Temple Dub - Icaro
01:02:35 Seeking That Place - Brujo's Bowl
01:08:22 Sinsemilia ( Squazoid Remix ) - Dirawonga

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PsyAmb 135 - Nugs in Dub

psyamb@gmail.com (PsyAmb) — Thu, 25 Jul 2024 00:44:00 +0000

Welcome traveller to another chilled psydub mix, episode 135 of the PsyAmb mix series. Take a breather as we dive into the sounds of psychedelic dub and chillout in this new dub mix featuring some original, traditional artwork I whipped up to accompany our auditory journey.

This mix features a couple of brilliant new tunes blended in with a a few older gems to create a mellow journey of summery dub vibes . So, sit back, relax, and let the music carry you away.

This is the first mix to also include some of my original artwork within the YouTube video. You can watch the entire creative process ! Going forward I would like to do more of these and not rely on using stock images or AI generated imagery. It may mean mixes take longer to release but I find it much more honest and rewarding.

Tracklist I used for this mix :

00:00:00 Do What I Like - Don Peyote
00:05:07 Timeless - Dubsalon
00:12:15 Bodhi - Sun Shanty vs PurpleAndroid
00:20:22 Blue Bouncy Minstrel - Squazoid
00:25:53 Roots (Original Mix) - Ishdub
00:33:21 Mango - Radioactive Sandwich
00:40:45 One Free Dub (Hibernation Free Earth Remix) - Kaya Project
00:45:56 Ivette Dub - Vlastur
00:53:03 Utter Dub - Taktyle & Hypnotizer
00:57:35 Awake - Outersect
01:04:12 Quazilimbo (Akasha Remix) - Quanta

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PsyAmb 134 - Altered States

psyamb@gmail.com (PsyAmb) — Fri, 05 Jul 2024 00:37:00 +0000

Welcome friend to another psychedelic chillout journey across the sands of time. For this mix I decided to take a look at some of my favorite American based producers. The Altered States of America if you will.

Naturally there are way too many luminaries to fit into a single mix so I'll have to spread this out over a couple of mixes in total I think. This mix itself is an extended affair, running just over 2 hours. It also has a bit of an old school vibe to it in that it mixes up psydub,psybient and psychill into a harmonic tapestry reminiscent of the early days of the PsyAmb podcast series, when such eclectic blends were the order of the day.

I really dig this one and hope you do too !

Tracklist used for this mix :

00:00:00 Dilation (Anchor Hill Remix) - AtYyA
00:05:06 Hash Bazaar - Androcell
00:13:20 Oleander - Bluetech
00:19:12 Traversing the Endless Road - Desert Dwellers
00:25:47 Gnome Dub - Encounters
00:30:12 Elven Forest - Kaminanda
00:38:38 Peculiar Velocity - Living Light
00:44:20 Light Universe - Outersect
00:51:01 Innerverse - Phutureprimitive
00:58:30 Earsocket - Shakatura
01:06:22 The Fungal Jungle - Psybur
01:13:40 Jerry's Dream - Somatoast
01:18:33 Point Blink - Kilowatts
01:26:26 Siber - Soulacybin
01:31:50 Mycolinguistic - SIXIS
01:37:05 Gnosis - Tribone
01:41:46 Eternal Recurrence - Birds Of Paradise
01:48:54 Fractals Everywhere - Bohemian
01:57:46 The Edge - Advanced Suite

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PsyAmb 133 - High at Noon

psyamb@gmail.com (PsyAmb) — Fri, 21 Jun 2024 00:15:00 +0000

In a land where the sun scorches the earth and the nights are colder than a rattlesnake’s stare, he wanders. A man with no name, no past, just the music that echoes through the canyons of his mind.

This ain’t your typical showdown, partner. Here, dub meets psychedelic dub, and ambient techno rides alongside the haunting melodies of the western plains. Old legends and new tales twist together in a dance of shadows and sound. Saddle up, and let the rhythm guide you through this sonic journey across the dub frontier.

This week's mix is a tip of the hat to the art of the Spaghetti Western - a genre of movie making spectacular that I fell in love with many moons past. I've dug up some western themed tunes and spliced them in with some more recent psydub tracks to reimagine the old west in the new frontiers of dubland. I hope you can dig it.

Tracklist used for this mix :

00:00:00 The Good, The Bad and The Ugly (In Dub) - LAB DUB
00:04:20 Spaghetti Western - Kukan Dub Lagan
00:10:55 For A Few Dollars More (In Dub) - LAB DUB
00:14:33 Fistfull of Dub - Alien Mutation
00:21:40 If You Think You Got it Just Wait - Galaxis
00:27:45 Heavy Stepper - Dubmatix & Future Dub Orchestra
00:32:30 The Sticky Green - Strange Substance
00:36:04 An Ode to Iain Freezy - Globular
00:45:50 Under The Air - Pangani

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PsyAmb 132 - Gaudi vs Tor.Ma in Dub

psyamb@gmail.com (PsyAmb) — Tue, 04 Jun 2024 00:06:00 +0000

Hello and welcome to another mix of psydub tunes. This time we have a selection of dub styled tracks from two amazing producers - the bass and theremin Italian maestro Gaudi up against the Mexican dub wizardry of Tor.Ma in dub.

These two guys have been releasing belters for many years and I thought it was about time to show them some long overdue love in a curated dub battle of the basses.

I've tried to focus mostly on their original tunes in this mix. Both of these legends are well known for their remixing skills and collaborations but I'll have to save more of those for another day or else this mix would be 10 hours long !
I hope you enjoy the mix and can find some time to follow the links to their online sites ( see below ) and explore their wonderful music. I recommend checking out their YouTube channels too to get some idea of just how passionate they are about music creation.

If you like this mix then why not consider subscribing to the YouTube channel for more dub,psydub and psybient music in the future.

Tracklist used for this mix :

00:00:00 100 Rootikal - Gaudi
00:05:24 Anthem - Tor.Ma In Dub
00:09:58 Crucial Data - Gaudi
00:15:15 Interestelar Roots - Tor.Ma In Dub
00:20:21 Chaine A Chaine - Gaudi
00:25:33 Aqua - Tor.Ma in Dub
00:29:55 Nomadic Psylophonic - Gaudi
00:35:44 The Everything - Tor.Ma In Dub
00:40:50 The Gods Must Be Crazy - Youth & Gaudi
00:48:08 Dubbing Block - Tor Ma In Dub
00:53:26 Bad Boy Bass (Tor.Ma In Dub Remix) - Gaudi

Gaudi Links :
https://www.gaudimusic.com/
https://gaudimusic.bandcamp.com/
https://youtube.com/@GAUDIMUSICTV

Tor.Ma in dub Links :
https://tormaindub.bandcamp.com/
https://soundcloud.com/tormaindub
https://www.youtube.com/tormaindub

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PsyAmb 131 - Valley Of Dub

psyamb@gmail.com (PsyAmb) — Mon, 20 May 2024 23:58:00 +0000

Welcome to a new psydub mix of chilled out psychedelic dubby offerings from the heart of a distant island where lies the mystical Valley of Dub - a sanctuary where deep basslines and the sweet scent of green fill the air. Encircled by lush hills and ancient trees, the valley thrives with vibrant flora and fauna.

Every evening, the valley resonates with hypnotic rhythms that seem to emanate from the earth itself, filling the air with a pulsating energy - the soothing sounds of nature’s own dub. Here, every breath is a symphony, every heartbeat a drumbeat, and every moment a dance.

If you enjoy this mix then why not consider subscribing to the PsyAmb Youtube channel for more psydub and psychedelic chillout music in the future.

Tracklist used for this mix :

00:00:00 Mountain Dub - Blue Forest
00:04:40 Frabjous Day - Spatialize
00:09:06 Massive Exode - Maitre Soda
00:15:28 Deep Waters - Humandala
00:21:41 Dub Day - Manudub
00:27:05 Aztec Contact (Tor.Ma in Dub Remix) - Vimana & Pulsar
00:33:56 Summer Joy - Squazoid
00:39:43 Purple Mood - Ishdub vs Tor.ma In Dub
00:44:28 Dub Cell (Integer Remix) - Subset
00:49:00 Medicine - Strange Substance
00:54:26 Deep Fried Shankara - Shankara NZ & Deep Fried Dub
00:58:50 Kiss The Moon - Kuba
01:03:16 Starfield - Cosmic Pharaoh

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PsyAmb Mix 130 - Funkopolis

psyamb@gmail.com (PsyAmb) — Mon, 13 May 2024 23:48:00 +0000

Who got that funk? You know we got that funk! Well, in a manner of speaking. This week's mix is a nod to all things chilly and funked up. I delved deep into the archives to search out some funky bass driven psychedelic goodies. It's a fun little side step from the more dub and psybient sounds we regularly listen to on this channel. I hope you dig it !

I'll be back again soon with some new dub tunes. Take care and stay stellar, my funky friends!

If you like this mix then why not consider subscribing to the PsyAmb YouTube channel for more psychedelic chillout music in the future.

Tracklist used for this mix :

00:00:00 Sunscream - Lunar Sound
00:05:26 Banana Boat - Tratosphere
00:10:30 Shake! - Loopus in Fabula
00:17:24 Drive - Mental Extensions
00:23:15 Nature - Max Maxwell
00:28:37 Journey Across The Sun - In Kether
00:34:15 Rotney Stem Cell - SUN:MONX
00:39:40 Funkydelia - Green Beats
00:45:45 Blue Stone - Cosmoganic
00:52:50 Psyfunk - The Egg with Az-Ra

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PsyAmb Mix 129 - Dub Pirates

psyamb@gmail.com (PsyAmb) — Tue, 23 Apr 2024 23:39:00 +0000

Ahoy, ye scallywags! Ol' Captain PsyAmb here with a chilled out jolly escapade for yer enjoyment. This week's treasure trove be a haul o' dub an' psydub sounds, a laidback journey that'll have ye adrift on waves o' heavy riddims an' cavernous bass. Envision yerselves adrift on the endless brine, yer vessel carried by gentle zephyrs as these hypnotic dubs embrace ye like a siren's call.

'Tis a voyage into the very depths o' sonic skullduggery, where the dub currents ebb an' flow with the tides. So let this chilled out mix chart yer course, ye salty dogs, an' embark upon a true expedition o' auditory bass and space ! Savvy ? Yo ho ho and smooth sailin'!

If you like this mix then why not consider subscribing to the PsyAmb YouTube channel for more music in the future. If you would like to support the channel you may do so by joining our PsyAmb Patreon community.

Tracklist used for this mix :

00:00:00 Sun Shines On You - Ashtech
00:05:22 Level Stepper - Dreadlock Tales
00:10:40 Cook N Curry - Liquid Stranger
00:15:20 Cific Dub - The Nomad
00:19:57 Elephant - Illuminus
00:27:25 Hey Geoff (Extended Loop Mix) - Dub Syndicate
00:34:32 Welcome - International Observer
00:39:23 Be Love - Kuba
00:45:58 Dub Intoxication - Psychoz
00:51:10 Suriname - Tristan
00:56:34 Walk The Plank - PsyAmb

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PsyAmb Mix 128 - Didgeridoo Dreamtime

psyamb@gmail.com (PsyAmb) — Sun, 31 Mar 2024 23:06:00 +0000

Transcend into blissful realms with this hypnotic didgeridoo infused psychedelic chill out mix. Featuring mesmerizing soundscapes that seamlessly blend ancient didgeridoo vibrations with modern downtempo electronica and psychill grooves.

The Didgeridoo is believed to be the world oldest wind instrument, dating back thousands of years. Traditionally made from hollow eucalyptus branches ( modern creations may use a variety of hardwood/wood such as agave or even synthetics such as fibreglass or PVC ), the didgeridoo produces otherworldly droning tones that have been used for centuries in ceremonial music, songlines, and dreamtime stories. Its distinct buzz allows the mind to enter trance-like meditative states. In this mix, the primordial hums of the didgeridoo intertwine with lush synthesizer textures, tribalistic percussion, and subtle bass pulsations. The tracks smoothly undulate between tranquil ambient drifts ideal for deep relaxation and more upbeat psychill grooves to stimulate mind and body. Immerse yourself in this sacred ancient future music to find stillness amidst the swirling cosmos. Lay back and ride the didgeridoo drone!

Tracklist used for this mix :

00:00:00 Fruits Of Eden - Dymons
00:07:24 Didjeridon't Revisited - Flooting Grooves
00:17:28 Buda Dub - Ganga Giri
00:24:15 The Squatch Expands Life ft. Ganga Giri (Grouch In Dub Remix) - Mr Squatch
00:32:30 Black Magic - Kliment
00:39:25 Anoops - Shiva Subcontractor
00:46:30 Nungabunda - Ganga Giri
00:52:48 The Lost Ceremony - Treeboga
01:01:23 Full Moon Eyes - Cosmic Trigger
01:07:28 The Feels - Advanced Suite

The majority of the tunes listed above are currently available via Bandcamp so do yourself a favor and check out these amazing artists.

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PsyAmb Mix 127 - Cryptozoology

psyamb@gmail.com (PsyAmb) — Sat, 16 Mar 2024 01:32:00 +0000

Behold, voyagers, as we traverse the ethereal corridors of cryptozoology, where shadows dance with whispers and mysteries await our probing minds. Within this intricate mosaic of sound, I've orchestrated a symphony of enigmatic entities, inviting you to immerse yourselves in the labyrinthine depths of Fortean phenomena.

For eons, I've been ensnared by the enigma of beings such as Bigfoot, the ethereal Yeti, the spectral Mothman, Nessie, and countless others. Thus, I've endeavored to interlace a tapestry of psybass/psydub resonances interwoven with cryptic visuals, hoping to awaken dormant truths buried in the recesses of the collective unconscious.

Delve deep, my fellow seekers, and unearth the secrets that lie concealed within the symphony of the unseen.

Tracklist used for this mix :

00:00:00 Spine Me - Quanta & Eurythmy
00:06:20 Cafe Botz - Afek
00:13:16 Aural Journey - Sensorythm
00:18:40 Summer Of Sativa (Xylem Remix) - Jeremy's Aura
00:24:50 Ebb - Xylem
00:32:20 Chipped'n Dazed - Tara Putra
00:38:05 Life - Auratech
00:43:06 Time Realm - Looney Grandpas
00:49:00 Spaced Out - Shankara NZ
00:56:07 The Struggle (EMOG Remix) - Beatfarmer
01:01:52 No Distance - Amritone
01:09:40 Mamantra (Desert Dwellers Remix) - Balkan B

All tunes listed above are currently available via Bandcamp. Do yourself a favor and check out these amazing artists.

Become A PsyAmb Supporter ( access mix downloads and exclusive member only mixes for offline listening ) :

https://www.patreon.com/psyamb

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PsyAmb Mix 126 - Dub Chronicles

psyamb@gmail.com (PsyAmb) — Sun, 25 Feb 2024 02:03:00 +0000

Greetings, and welcome to episode 126 of the psychedelic ambient podcast. In this episode we take a smooth psychedelic dub trip with some classic psydub tunes mixed in with a few newer releases. I hope you guys find something within to follow up on. Be sure to check out the artists involved - lots of very talented musicians in this one !

If you like this mix and would like to hear more psydub and psybient music in the future then why not consider subscribing to the PsyAmb YouTube channel where new mixes are uploaded on a regular basis and remember to give us a like or share to help the channel grow and spread positive vibes.

If you would like to support the PsyAmb project you may do so by checking out the PsyAmb Patreon page where you can access mix downloads and artwork downloads too. Have an awesome day !

Tracklist used for this mix :

00:00:00 Hymn to Kali - Jong
00:07:01 Triplicitous - Globular & Geoglyph
00:14:18 Dubterrania - Slackbaba
00:21:59 Meditations On Water & Wind - Xylem
00:28:41 Fugu (Youth Remix) - Dub Spencer & Trance Hill
00:33:43 Repeace - Ishdub
00:39:50 Pergamino - Kino Doscun & Youthie
00:44:56 The Divine Purpose ( Divine Circus Remix ) - Symbolico
00:51:07 Dub Mantis - Illuminus
00:57:50 An Unusual Day - Psybur & Advanced Suite

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PsyAmb Mix 125 - Dimensional Doorways

psyamb@gmail.com (PsyAmb) — Tue, 30 Jan 2024 01:44:00 +0000

Step into a realm of mind-altering frequencies with our latest offering – a mesmerizing psybient mix designed to transport you through the ethereal landscapes that unfold behind closed eyelids. In this mix we have some standout new music from Entheogenic, In Kether and a Shpongle sounding Transient States.

These all come from new albums released over the last month or so and are availble for download via Bandcamp. So check them all out when you get a chance - you won't be dissapointed.

If you like this mix then why not checkout the PsyAmb Patreon page where you can access mix downloads and other goodies.

Tracklist used for this mix :

00:00:00 Saleva - Ob dub feat. Brewbud
00:04:14 Inflorescence (feat. Amalgamy) - Amawalk
00:08:05 Nirvana Sutra - In Kether
00:13:15 Odyssey In Dub - Pointfield & Tranonica
00:20:55 Wonky And Wonderful - Hypnogenica
00:27:06 Virtuous Reality - Hypnagog
00:33:28 Never Loose Again - Auratech
00:39:46 Connection to the Universe - Maiia
00:45:30 Aqualight - Silas Neptune
00:54:06 Prototaxities - Entheogenic
01:02:33 APJFU - Transient States

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PsyAmb Mix 124 - Dub Defenders

psyamb@gmail.com (PsyAmb) — Wed, 17 Jan 2024 01:26:00 +0000

Hi Guys and welcome back to another psychedelic dub mix. Episode 124 presents a number of new tracks from the past few months served up with a selection of older tunes across a spectrum of dub infused music.

Some of the highlights in this mix include Cosmic Pharoah's "Beyond Everthing" which is an awesome take on the Ott/Globular style of production with lots of deep bass and trippy meoldic siginatures while still giving a nod to traditional dub. I also really dig the sound of Razoof's track "Montego Bay" which it's hypnotic refrain. The mix closes with another banger Psybur who is in fine form these days and well worth checking out when you get the chance.

Hope you enjoy the mix and have a great day !

Cheers.

Tracklist used for this mix :

00:00:00 Beyond Everything - Cosmic Pharaoh

00:05:30 Herb Consciousness (NIGHTJAH Remix) - Cosmoganic

00:12:02 Dub Harmony - Sergio Walgood

00:17:55 Are You See The Connectedness - Sensorythm

00:22:36 A Little Work To Nowhere - Brain Damage

00:25:40 Rubbermaid Dub - Liquid Stranger

00:32:15 Montego Bay (tvs mix) - Razoof

00:37:48 The Way of the Deep (Nadja Lind Helly Tribute Dub Remix)- Helly Larson

00:43:55 Flux - Versa & Rowl

00:50:39 All Things Passing - Kalpataru Tree

00:58:55 Sweep Dreams- Illuminus

01:06:55 Groovin Dub - Psybur

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