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About
Psychic TV is an avant-garde multimedia collective and experimental rock group formed in 1981 by Genesis P-Orridge and Alex Fergusson of Alternative TV. Emerging from the dissolution of the industrial pioneers Throbbing Gristle, Psychic TV is renowned for their eclectic blend of genres, including industrial, psychedelic rock, electronic, and acid house. The group's lineup has evolved over the years, with notable members such as Edley O'Dowd (drums, production) contributing significantly since 2003. Psychic TV's music and performances are deeply intertwined with their provocative visual aesthetics and philosophical explorations, often drawing inspiration from literary and situationist philosophy.
How to Sound Like Psychic TV
Psychic TV's sound is a boundary-pushing tapestry of psychedelic and electronic textures, characterized by its experimental and often confrontational sonic landscape. Their music is both ambient and aggressive, seamlessly integrating elements of noise and melody. Key to their sound is the use of instruments and gear that enhance their avant-garde aesthetic. For instance, Genesis P-Orridge's use of the Gibson EB-0 bass anchors their sound with a deep, resonant foundation, while the Fender Coronado II, played by Rose McDowall, contributes to their rich, layered guitar textures. The group's recordings often feature an array of vintage microphones, such as the Telefunken U47, capturing the raw, atmospheric quality that defines their work. Psychic TV's unique blend of instruments and influences results in a sound that is both challenging and immersive, offering a complex auditory experience that defies conventional categorization.
Discography
Force the Hand of Chance (Expanded Edition)
1982
Dreams Less Sweet
1983
Live in Paris
1986
Temporary Temple & Atonal
1993
Hex Sex - The Singles Pt. 1
1994
Cathedral Engine
1994
Trip Reset
1995
Electric Newspaper Issue Three
1995
Sirens
1995
Cold Blue Torch
1996
Those Who Do Not
1997
Origin Of The Species
1998
Origin Of The Species Volume Too! - Fourth Tablet Of Acid
1999
Origin Of The Species Volume Too! - Third Tablet Of Acid
1999
Origin Of The Species - Volume 3
2002
Live in Astoria
2003
Live in Bregenz
2003
Live in Gottingen
2003
Live in Toronto
2003
Hell Is Invisible...Heaven Is Her/E
2007
Mr. Alien Brain vs. The Skinwalkers
2008
Were You Ever Bullied At School..Do You Want Revenge (Disc 2)
2012
Ov Power
2012
Batschkapp
2012
Live at Thee Ritz
2012
Themes
2013
Themes 2
2013
Themes 3
2013
Themes 4
2013
Paramartha
2013
Hacienda
2014
Live at Thee Marquee
2014
Thee Fabulous Feast Ov Flowering Light
2014
Snakes
2014
Peak Hour
2014
Fishscales Falling: A Smogasbord Ov Delights - Mixtape Volume 1
2016
Fishscales Falling: A Smogasbord Ov Delights - Mixtape Volume 2
2017
Allegory & Self
2017
Pagan Day
2017
Kondole / Dead Cat
2018
Live In Thee Mean Fiddler
2025
Live In Thee Subterrania
2025
Live In Europa I
2025
Live In Glasgow Plus
2025
Live In Berlin I
2025
Live In Thee East Village
2025
Live In Berlin II
2025
A Prayer For Derek Jarman
2025
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