the-black-angels

Did You Know

• • Their name comes from a Velvet Underground song, signaling their psychedelic rock leanings.
• • Roky Erickson, a psychedelic legend, championed them early, boosting their visibility.
• • The band curates Levitation, a highly influential psychedelic music festival in Austin.
• • The band's name comes from The Velvet Underground's song "The Black Angel's Death Song."
• • Their early shows in Austin, Texas, helped define the burgeoning psychedelic rock revival scene.
• • Roky Erickson, a psychedelic legend, joined them onstage at SXSW, boosting their profile.
• • Christian Bland designs most of the band's album art and poster designs.
• • They curated and headlined Levitation, formerly Austin Psych Fest, solidifying their influence.
• • Their music has been featured in popular video games like Grand Theft Auto V.
• • "Young Men Dead" became an anthem, showcasing their politically charged lyrics and hypnotic sound.
• • The Black Angels' sound draws heavily from 13th Floor Elevators and Spacemen 3.
• • Despite critical acclaim, mainstream commercial success has largely eluded them.
• • Their dedication to the psychedelic genre has inspired countless newer bands.

Connected Places

Austin, TX