Don’t get put off by the atypical capitalization of the band’s name. Take it as a heads-up to the type of music you’re about to hear. PeRPLeXa is a band of a previous era that still finds its way into relevance in the current one. Taking cues from the psychedelic greats of the past, this band has a firm grasp on the abstract. The lineup features performances from members of other bands in the same vein such as bassist Chris Camacho of Forest for the Trees and William B. Carruthers of Spacemen 3 and Spiritualized. Founding member Jonathan Wald has now managed to put together a new album, Gone Beyond, the first in a little over a decade. It’s a vast, swirling soundscape that is just waiting to be explored. If you care to get lost for a little while in a place unfamiliar but inviting, check it out here. – Taylor Lampela