Thoughts on LSD (The Album… and the Substance)

When the unlikely trio of Labrinth, Sia, and Diplo came together, they formed not just a supergroup — but a whole new sound, releasing music under the name LSD. Each artist brings something completely unique to the table: Labrinth infuses his signature electrosoul flair, Sia adds a dreamy, acid-jazz influence, and Diplo ties it all together with his bold EDM production. The result? A vibrant, genre-bending listening experience.

Of course, the name LSD naturally sparks thoughts of the psychedelic drug — a hallucinogen known for colorful visuals, emotional waves, and altered perceptions during a “trip.” I don’t think that connection is accidental. Sure, their initials spell it out perfectly (props for that cleverness alone), but it also feels like a nod to something deeper: creative experimentation, transcendence, and artistic freedom.

For decades, LSD as a substance has been linked to bursts of inspiration and imaginative breakthroughs — across music, film, and even tech. (Let’s not forget that Steve Jobs openly credited psychedelics for helping shape his visionary thinking.) That legacy of creative expansion seems mirrored in this supergroup’s work: freeform, fearless, and unpredictable.

In my opinion, what makes LSD so compelling is how different each member is — and yet, their chemistry just works. Each track sounds like a fusion of their strongest artistic selves. Together, they’ve created something bigger than the sum of their parts: a sonic journey that feels both out-of-this-world and deeply grounded in individual genius.