ASTRAL BAZAAR

track-list:
Cast a Shadow Upon the Lizard’s Eye
Acid Rain
Fractions
Hypnosis of the 12th Degree
Lost in the Medina
Saharan Lament

On the new album, Astral Bazaar continues to explore their signature psychedelic rock style, blending playful and oriental guitar riffs with rich and layered vocal harmonies.
The album also features a couple of ethereal saxophone solos and some lengthy and exciting jam sections.
Compared to the band’s previous work, the song structures are more streamlined and the sounds are more organic.
The psychedelic feel is rooted less in post-production and more in the band’s natural live sound – a choice partly shaped by how the album was created.
“These songs were largely born and refined through jamming together as a band. The instrument tracks were mostly recorded live in the studio to capture the feel of our live performances. Of all our albums, this one undoubtedly comes the closest to how Astral Bazaar sounds on stage,”
the band explains.
‘Hypnosis Of The 12th Degree‘ is not a concept album in the sense that it would follow a single narrative.
Instead, the songs take listeners on journeys in outer space, arid deserts, and the narrow alleys of medieval cities.
What ties the album together is its exploration of surreal mental landscapes and doubts about one’s own perceptions.
Whether dreaming, experiencing mirages, or falling into the depths of hypnosis, the ultimate question remains:
Can imagination and reality ever truly be separated?

composed & lyrics by Lauri Loikkanen

Helsinki-based psychedelic rock band Astral Bazaar is excited to release yet another single from their upcoming third album ‘Hypnosis of the 12th Degree‘.
The new song is called ‘Cast a Shadow Upon the Lizard’s Eye‘ and it describes a surreal intergalactic journey to the far ends of the universe.
With a krautrock-like upbeat groove, the occasional rugged saxophone lick and the band’s trademark guitar riffs full of eastern flavour, the song is packed with vibrant energy and unstoppable momentum.
The song’s soaring verses and simple yet vigorous choruses – all buried in layers of psychedelic harmony – set the scene for interstellar exploration and introspection.
While ‘Cast a Shadow Upon the Lizard’s Eye‘ draws subtle inspiration from bands like King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard and Can, it remains loyal to Astral Bazaar’s own distinctive psychedelic rock sound.
Unlike some of their previous work, the current single features a steady upbeat groove that carries on throughout the song almost like a heartbeat.
The band themselves comment on this particular musical choice as follows:
”Psychedelic music need not always be just slow and mellow! We think we’ve managed to create a song with a really danceable beat and an uplifting energy while still keeping it firmly grounded within the genre of psychedelic rock. We really look forward to playing this piece of music to our fans.”

track-list:
Acid Rain
Fractions

‘Acid Rain‘ composed by Lauri Loikkanen, Mikael Saarikangas
Lyrics by Lauri Loikkanen
‘Fractions‘ composed by Lauri Loikkanen, Nuuti Autio
Lyrics by Nuutti Autio

Helsinki-based psychedelic rock band Astral Bazaar is excited to announce the release of their new song ‘Acid Rain‘, the second single from their anticipated third studio album entitled ‘Hypnosis of the 12th Degree‘.
The current single paints a melancholic autumn landscape with the psychedelic colours of the band’s signature sound.
The introspective lyrics of the song reminisce about a childhood gone while the band weaves together a mellow guitar-driven groove, atmospheric vocal harmonies and an eclectic jam section featuring the occasional saxophone.
The end result is a vivid musical journey through the falling leaves and rainy weather of yet another passing autumn.
With the band’s third album set for release later this year, ‘Acid Rain‘ offers listeners a tantalising taste of what’s to come.
The band comments the release of their single:
”With its mellow, slightly melancholic vibe and captivating harmonies wrapped in a psychedelic soundscape, we think that this song is perfect for chilling out on a rainy autumn day. It also sets the mood for our upcoming album ‘Hypnosis of the 12th Degree’ which is the next step on our path of cosmic musical exploration.”