As we’ve mentioned in Steal This Track before, Denver has a vibrant, diverse community of psychedelic musicians. There’s enough of a scene, actually, to warrant a festival all its own, Denver Psych Fest. And now, we have a Denver psych-pop supergroup in .
“Collective” may actually be a better description than “supergroup.” deCollage features members of , , and a handful of other Colorado psych groups, but on its debut album, “Magnetize,” out May 27, there are over 20 artists contributing. As a result, listeners may encounter a glockenspiel, accordion or typewriter among handfuls of other instruments. deCollage is born out of , a Baker house/studio that acts as the hub for these hyper-creative musicians.
With so many contributors, this could easily devolve into a mess. But Reed Fuchs, who writes much of the music and lyrics, acts as ring leader on the project, resulting in tracks that, while eclectic and expansive, retain a level of cohesion. Same goes for the live shows, which really highlight how deCollage is more of a cooperative project than a band: there are painters on stage and audience participation. This is as much theater as musical performance.
Below, download “Better Things Pt 2,” a track off of “Magnestize.” Then follow deCollage on to keep up on releases and magical performances.
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