Tsunalugi by Moondoggy: A Psychedelic Joyride Through the Cosmos
Alright, let’s talk about Tsunalugi, the 2018 brainchild of Canadian artist Moondoggy, released under Multifrequency Records. If you’re into electronic music with a side of mind-bending vibes, this Psy-Trance album might just be your new favorite thing. It’s not perfect—there are moments that feel like they could’ve used one more tweak—but damn if it doesn’t grab hold of your soul and shake it until you see colors.
First off, can we take a moment for “Immortals Are Never Alone (Moondoggy Remix)”? This track kicks things off with an energy so electric, it feels like someone plugged headphones straight into your brainstem. The beat builds up slow at first, teasing you with soft synths before exploding into this chaotic yet controlled wave of sound. What sticks with me is how layered it feels—like every note has its own little story to tell, but together they form this massive, pulsating beast of a song. You don’t listen to this track; you experience it. By the time it ends, you’ll either want to dance like nobody’s watching or sit in stunned silence wondering what just hit you. Maybe both.
Then there’s “Face To Facebook With Your Inner Demons,” which is hands down my favorite title ever. Like, who comes up with that? Anyway, this one hits different. It starts out all moody and introspective, kinda like when you scroll too long on social media and start questioning all your life choices. But then BAM—the drop hits, and suddenly you’re face-to-face with those inner demons, except now they’ve got neon lights and a sick bassline. There’s something oddly cathartic about it. It’s like Moondoggy took the anxiety of modern life and turned it into pure, unadulterated euphoria. Weird flex, but I respect it.
The other tracks? Solid. “Climbing The Smoke Ladder” gives off major festival vibes, while “Everything (And All The Nothing That Comes With It)” feels like floating through space wrapped in a blanket made of stars. And “Oonawieh Unggi (Rmx)”… well, I still can’t pronounce the title properly, but it slaps hard enough that I don’t care.
What makes Tsunalugi stand out isn’t just the production quality—it’s the way Moondoggy seems to understand the weirdness inside us all. Listening to this album feels like having a late-night convo with someone who gets it, even though neither of you really knows what “it” is.
So yeah, if you’re looking for music that challenges your brain as much as it moves your feet, give Tsunalugi a spin. Just don’t blame me if you end up zoning out during your morning commute. Oh, and fun fact: apparently, tsunalugi means “journey” in some Native American languages. Fitting, huh? Or maybe totally random. Either way, it works.
Final thought: Psy-Trance should come with a warning label—not because it’s dangerous, but because once you dive in, good luck coming back to reality anytime soon.
