Mandrake Handshake is an Oxford-based psychedelic collective that emerged in 2018, quickly gaining traction within the UK's 'Nice Swan' label ecosystem. , Can) and the sun-drenched, pastoral psychedelia of the late 60s.
The group is notable for its large, fluid membership, which allows for a maximalist approach to arrangement including prominent flute, varied percussion, and layered vocal harmonies. Their career arc shows a steady progression from the raw, jam-heavy energy of 'Hypersonic Super-Asterid' toward the more refined, conceptual world-building found in 'Earth-Sized Worlds.' Critically, they are viewed as a bridge between the heavy, rhythmic experimentation of Snapped Ankles and the melodic, retro-leaning psych-pop of the Brian Jonestown Massacre. They occupy a unique cultural position as a 'party band for psych-nerds,' successfully translating complex, avant-garde influences into high-energy live performances that emphasize communal joy over shoegaze isolation.
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