Bristol, UK instrumental Stoner Rock trio Motorik Road Trip join the Octopus Rising / Argonauta Records family, celebrating the signing with the release of their brand-new single and official video “Prism Cascade.”
Formed in 2022, Motorik Road Trip have carved out their own instrumental take on Stoner Rock, Psychedelic Rock and Doom, combining Heavy, groove-driven riffs with hypnotic atmospheres, Psychedelic melodies and a strong sense of sonic exploration. By consciously choosing to remain fully instrumental, the Bristol three-piece have created a sound free from lyrical boundaries, allowing their music to travel wherever the riffs take it.
Since their formation, Motorik Road Trip have independently released a series of singles and EPs, including “Orange Zilla EP,” “Hobo Sorcerer / Magic Fang,” “Arch / Future Primate” and “Champa Moon / Astral GTX.” In January 2025, they released their debut longform album, “V,” recorded with engineer Ben Scott Turner at Axe & Trap Studios in Somerset, UK. Turner has previously worked with acclaimed acts including Black Helium, Hey Colossus, and Part Chimp.
Now signed to Octopus Rising, Motorik Road Trip celebrate the beginning of this new chapter with “Prism Cascade,” a brand-new track accompanied by an official video.
Watch official video for “Prism Cascade” via the YouTube player below:
The single offers the first taste of the band’s evolving sonic universe, bringing together muscular Stoner riffs, Psychedelic textures and a spacious, hypnotic atmosphere. It also hints at the broader musical territory Motorik Road Trip have been exploring since their debut, where crushing Doom passages can meet sparkling psychedelic melodies, eastern-inflected ideas and more progressive forms of instrumental Heavy Rock.
Their sound draws inspiration from the likes of Monkey3, Karma to Burn, SLIFT, and Elder, while maintaining a distinctly British character and an identity of its own.
Lineup:
Jason Tovey / Bass
Ben Garner / Guitar
Nat White / Drums
With “Prism Cascade,” Motorik Road Trip open a new chapter alongside Octopus Rising / Argonauta Records, bringing their instrumental blend of Stoner, Psychedelic Rock and Doom to a wider audience. More details on the band’s upcoming release will be revealed in due course.