Beyond the Wizards Sleeve

Beyond the Wizards Sleeve sounds like a fever dream of a record collection where the 1960s never ended, but were instead upgraded with 21st-century studio magic. It is music that feels both vintage and futuristic, characterized by shimmering synths, motorik drum patterns, and a heavy dose of reverb that makes everything feel slightly out of focus. The sound is lush and expansive, often building from simple loops into towering walls of psychedelic sound.

What truly sets them apart is the 're-animation' technique used by Erol Alkan and Richard Norris. Rather than simple remixes, they treat existing tracks as raw materials to be cut, pasted, and glazed with new textures. They take the DNA of Krautrock and baroque pop and splice it with modern electronic sensibilities, creating a sonic bridge between the dancefloor and the psych-rock stage. It is a meticulous collage of sound that rewards deep listening.

Start with 'The Soft Bounce' to hear their most realized vision. It features a rotating cast of vocalists that ground the experimental production in beautiful, pop-adjacent melodies. It is the perfect entry point for anyone who loves the intersection of Tame Impala's psych-pop and the rhythmic drive of classic Neu! or Can.