Síomónn Wan unleashes psychedelic pop on new album ‘Rhythm Phantom Poem Requiem’

Hailing from Leeds, United Kingdom, Síomónn Wan is the latest truly boundary-pushing force to reemerge on the underground scene. Lacing his sound with an unparalleled psychedelic force, he unleashes his latest album ‘Rhythm Phantom Poem Requiem’ for 2025.

The album arrives with a defiant sense of fun and excitement, though the messages in the tracks can be meaningful and sometimes heavy - with some lyrics pointing to war and politics - others make space for enjoyment and lighthearted music making. Finding a bridge between art and artist is one of the leading aspects that make this release so exciting, keeping irresistible melodies closeby whilst you're lured in by the seemingly endless world of Síomónn Wan.

Commenting about the release, he dives in, “Music is my tool for exploring fantasies and expressing thoughts. This record brings to life my childhood vision of cartoon characters accidentally eating a Poisonous Mushroom, juxtaposed with Dostoevsky's probing questions about reality. Tracks like Poppies use the symbol of my homeland’s struggle with opium as a metaphor for reflecting on modern wars, while Quadruped and Mum Drum draw inspiration from my dog, a classmate, and my mum. Each track dives into a different genre of music, capturing the theme in its own unique way.”