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Nashvilleâs rising Alternative/Indie Rock outfit Sona Bliss Professional nerd and awkward troubadour, Daniel is the Founder and Alpaca-in-Chief of the World Scholarâs Cup.
He wrote his first songs â including M Building â during his Stanford undergraduate years, already nostalgic, decidedly off-pitch, and endlessly hopeful (though not entirely heartbreak-proof).
With the support of wonderful friends and exceedingly patient colleagues, his music has recently spilled joyfully into every corner of his life.
Alpaca-in-Chief â M Building ( Acoustic / Pop
Nashvilleâs rising Alternative/Indie Rock outfit Sona Bliss have just released their brand-new single, âBe Like You,â now available on all major streaming platforms. Independently released, the track marks the bandâs fourth single as they continue wrapping up work on their upcoming full-length album.
ââBe Like Youâ is a bit different from our last few releases. I hope itâs well received, as our goal is to continue growing our fanbase and get it out there to as many people as possible. With so much music being released every day from around the globe, weâd really appreciate it if youâd give us a listen, check out our previous singles, and help us spread the word!â
â John Checuga, vocalist, guitarist & songwriter for Sona Bliss
Sona Bliss continue to shape their signature soundâone that blends multiple corners of the rock spectrum, drawing influence from both past and present. The result: infectious, melody-driven songs that stay with you long after the first listen.
The band is currently in the final stages of completing their upcoming debut full-length release, with more music on the horizon.
Sona Bliss â Be Like you ( Punk
Hallucinophonics exist at the nexus of consciousness and soundâcrafting immersive sonic experiences that blur the boundaries between reality and reverie.
Drawing inspiration from Pink Floydâs cosmic explorations, Porcupine Treeâs atmospheric sophistication, and Tame Impalaâs psychedelic innovation, the band creates music that transcends genre and form. Their sound operates as both an artistic statement and a transformative experience.
 Behind the Name
The name Hallucinophonics encapsulates their mission: to articulate the hallucinogenic experience through sound. Each composition merges ethereal textures, progressive structures, and hypnotic rhythmsâsonic architectures that explore themes of consciousness evolution, existential discovery, and the liminal spaces between dream and awareness.
From transcendent space rock anthems to introspective nocturnal transmissions, their work occupies the sacred territory where the cerebral meets the celestial.
 Psychedelic Music
Hallucinophonics signal a bold new chapter in the evolution of psychedelic and atmospheric rockâan invitation to perceive reality through different frequencies. For the listener, the journey begins not with movement, but with stillness:
Close your eyes. Listen. Drift into the sound.
Current Release: Haze of Time
Release Date: September 2025
Formats: Streaming, Vinyl & CD
Music Video: September 2025 (Vevo)
Genres: Gothic Rock, Neo-Psychedelia, Dark Alternative, Atmospheric Rock
Available in: Digital Single, Vinyl, CD, Dolby AtmosTrack Overview
âHaze of Timeâ plunges deep into Hallucinophonicsâ most introspective and atmospheric realmâa haunting meditation on existential isolation and the search for meaning within cosmic despair.
This dense, surreal composition unfolds through driving rhythms, lush synthesizer landscapes, and passionate male vocals, wrapped in a winter-cold production that mirrors the emotional intensity of its subject.
The result is a gothic neo-psychedelic masterpieceâa sonic odyssey about standing alone against the void while glimpsing redemptive light through temporal fog.
Hallucinophonics â Haze Of Time ( Rock /
Feral Family â Down In The Dirt
âNever did find love,â opines vocalist Jamie Lowe on the opening of Feral Familyâs latest single â a line that guarantees it wonât be appearing on your office party playlist any time soon.
âI wanted to capture that moment of surrender when hope fades,â Lowe explains. âItâs not just about losing love â itâs about losing faith in the idea of it.â
A blues-tinged lament, âDown In The Dirtâ eschews the bandâs trademark urgency, unfolding instead with a languid melancholy. The track slowly peels back a tale of loss and longing before guitarist Oscar Woods finally unleashes a wave of sound and fury in the cataclysmic final third.
A live force to be reckoned with, Feral Family have previously supported The View, The Lilacs, and The Heavy North. Theyâll play their final headline show of 2025 on December 18 at Aatma, Manchester, with support from The Social Club and a special guest TBA.
With multiple Top 10 charting singles already to their name, the band has earned airplay and support from John Kennedy (Radio X), Steve Lamacq (BBC 6 Music), and Jericho Keys â twice featured as BBC Introducingâs âFeatured Artistâ. Their music has also appeared on E4âs Made In Chelsea and The Independentâs âNow Hear Thisâ playlist.
âDown In The Dirtâ marks the third single from Feral Familyâs upcoming sophomore EP, set for release in February 2026.