Psyché

Description

The name Psyché, which means "soul" or "spirit" in ancient Greek, evokes the band's love for psychedelic funk, but also the wide range of Mediterranean influences—from Southern Europe to the Balkan Peninsula, and from Asia Minor to the Maghreb—that shine through in their hypnotic sound and minimalist style. The members of Psyché, Marcello Giannini (Guru, Nu Genea, Slivovitz), Andrea De Fazio (Parbleu, Nu Genea, Funkin Machine), and Paolo Petrella (Nu Genea), have been active in the music scene of Naples for nearly twenty years, having notably participated in the first wave of the new Neapolitan Power movement (Slivovitz, Revenaz Quartet). A unique combination of psychedelia, groove, and improvisation, Psyché's music returns to the roots of our future; it evokes visions of a mythical past, blending centuries-old musical traditions with modern genres. Like a warm Mediterranean breeze, it traverses lands, seas, and eras, distilling essential rhythms and cosmic pulses. Throughout the album, hip-hop/funk beats are mixed with Maghreb influences, Balkan echoes, and hypnotic sci-fi synths.