Space Rock

Space rock is a genre derived from Psychedelic Rock. It was pioneered by Pink Floyd in the late 1960s and gained popularity in the early 1970s with bands like Hawkwind and, to a lesser extent, bands from the English Progressive Rock and German Krautrock scenes such as Gong and Ash Ra Tempel. Space rock bands make heavy use of synthesizers and guitar effects to create dense atmospheric soundscapes intended to evoke images of outer space and science fiction scenarios. The songs are highly repetitive and usually involve Jam Band-style improvisation, especially when performed live. In the late 1980s, Neo-Psychedelia bands such as Spacemen 3 and Loop created a new sound using elements from space rock that would come to be known as Space Rock Revival. Additionally, Japanese bands like Boredoms and Acid Mothers Temple popularized a new, more experimental form of space rock. This new generation of space rock is partially influenced by Drone music, and tends to be less concerned with astronomy and sci-fi compared to the old bands.