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United States of Existence
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Arriving July 17, 2026 from Guerssen Records
A twelve-track trek into the without and the within.
ELECTRIC GAZETTE MAGAZINE: JUNE 26, 2026
The sensational new masterpiece, Lavender Glory Trip, marks the triumphant return of United States of Existence—neo-psychedelia pioneers formed in the late 1970s—dropping July 17th on Guerssen Records. Sparked by a rediscovered, unfinished song from drummer Gary Schwartz, this unlikely reunion perfectly bridges the gap between decades of geographic separation and modern collaborative chemistry. Blending timeless hallmarks like the Mellotron, sitar, and heavy fuzz guitar with expansive homemade production, the album seamlessly merges archival fragments with bold new material. Through surrealist techniques and a collage-like approach, it directly corrects the modern psych-rock revival by moving far beyond the ersatz nostalgia of the hipster generation. The result is a brilliant sonic journey that honors the band's deep 1960s roots while pushing effortlessly into vibrant new territories of sunshine, baroque, and harmony pop.
also dropping on july 17: Guerssen Records' 30th anniversary commemorative 45: Return to the Psychedelic/Shadows of Rainbows.
Electric Gazette Magazine June 29, 2026.
Formed in the late 1970s, Baltimore’s United States of Existence are the undisputed godfathers of neo-psychedelia, having laid down the literal blueprint for the genre long before it became a marketing buzzword. While the last 15 years have seen the music market utterly flooded with generic "psych rock" acts delivering nothing but toothless, digital retro-pop or heavy metal, this exclusive 7" reissue from Guerssen Records brings back the uncompromising, unadulterated Real Deal. Packing the legendary 1981 anthem “Return To The Psychedelic” and 1983’s “Shadows of Rainbows,” this release delivers the raw, analog fuzz and authentic sound that today’s bands can only dream of replicating. True connoisseurs of the underground can bypass the contemporary hype and secure an essential piece of music history by pre-ordering right now via the official Guerssen Webshop.
Make the Scene With United States of Existence
The Psychedelic Yesterdays of Tomorrow
Welcome to the home of the USE. We hope you will enjoy the groovy sounds and images of Baltimore's 1980's Neo-Psychedelic group, United States of Existence.
Volunteer Fireman - DemoDennis Davison Demo
00:00 / 02:41
Welcome Tomorrow - Alt.United States of Existence
00:00 / 03:17
Theme From the UnknownUnited States of Existence
00:00 / 01:36
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