SKURREAL presents: Helicon + Harvey Rushmore & The Octopus

In the organizer's words:

HELICON from Glasgow, UK, are MASSIVE! Known for their intense live performances, they combine psych rock, electronica, guitars and sitar sounds with a spirit of counter-cultural experimentation. The septet has built a strong reputation in the scene, especially since signing to Fuzz Club in 2017. Examples include features on BBC Radio 6, appearances at festivals such as Fuzz Club Eindhoven, Liverpool International Festival of Psychedelia and Manchester Psych Fest, as well as collabs with the likes of Will Carruthers (Spacemen 3 / The Brian Jonestown Massacre / Spiritualized), Mark Gardener (Ride) and, most recently, LA producer Al Lover. Now they are finally coming to Munich for their very first gig!

[ Helicon from Glasgow, UK, ARE MASSIVE! Known for their intense live shows, their sound blends psychedelia, electronica, guitars and sitars with a spirit of counter-cultural experimentation. Adored by psych lovers all over the world, the septet built a strong reputation in the scene, especially since signing to Fuzz Club in 2017. Examples are features on BBC Radio 6, performances at festivals like Fuzz Club Eindhoven, Liverpool International Festival of Psychedelia or Manchester Psych Fest, collab works with for example Will Carruthers (Spacemen 3 / The Brian Jonestown Massacre/ Spiritualized), Mark Gardener (Ride) and recently with LA-producer Al Lover. Now they head to Munich for their first show ever!

"The difference between Helicon and other 'psych' bands is that they have beautifully crafted songs alongside the big psychedelic freakouts" - Mark Gardener, RIDE

"I've been a fan since their early incarnation. Helicon have a recognizable sound but are always evolving, never afraid to try something new" - Martin Bulloch, Mogwai

Sound:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=epCEFUzQkYA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rhPzIsVFX8c

Harvey Rushmore & the Octopus from Basel in Switzerland are explosive and full of energy. They hypnotically fuse elements of garage, surf, krautrock and psych rock. After over 400 concerts throughout Europe, they have returned to the studio to present their latest work "Mindsuckers" live, which was inspired by old horror films and B-movies, AI dystopias and the collapse of reality - and of course by neo-psych bands such as the Black Angels, Wooden Shjips and Moon Duo.

The expectations they have of themselves: "To create something that is open to randomness and improvisation, something that can't be pressed into a mold."

[ Harvey Rushmore & the Octopus from Basel, Switzerland, are explosive and energetic, hypnotically blending garage, surf, krautrock & psych rock elements. They've played over 400 shows across Europe and released their 4th studio album in March 2026 which was inspired by old horror films & B-movies, AI dystopias, and the collapse of reality - and of course Neo Psych bands such as the Black Angels, Wooden Shjips or Moon Duo.

The expectations they have of themselves: "To create something that is open to randomness and improvisation, something that can't be forced into a mold."

Sound:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Woicm-atFTQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jn41myviLig