Allen Brooks Unleashes Psychedelic Rock Masterpiece "Mirrors In My Mind"

Kansas City-based musician Allen Brooks has released his latest psychedelic rock single "Mirrors In My Mind," marking a significant creative evolution following his previous work "Caviar and Cigarettes." The track represents a darker, more experimental direction that pushes technical boundaries while maintaining Brooks' signature cinematic storytelling approach. Brooks explains his creative process: "For Mirrors In My Mind, I started with the same formula but aimed for something that felt like Early Doors meets Marilyn Manson, a creepy, psychedelic hard rocker with tribal drums and orchestral drama." The song is now available across major streaming platforms including Apple Music, Spotify, and Amazon Music, with Brooks offering a special free MP3 download exclusively through his official website as a gesture of appreciation to his listeners.

The international collaboration behind "Mirrors In My Mind" features an impressive lineup of musicians including Mariano Vega on drums, Mariano Power on saxophone, and Plátano Ebrio on orchestral timpani, all based in Argentina. Production and mastering were handled in Italy by Andrew Caccese, Brooks' longtime collaborator and trusted creative partner. The track contains subtle musical references to PRIMUS's "Sailing The Seas Of Cheese" and Steam Powered Giraffe's "Honey Bee," adding layers of musical homage to the complex composition. Brooks emphasizes the importance of professional production, sharing valuable advice: "Record everything to your satisfaction, but always hire the best professional engineers and producers you can afford for the final mix and master," reflecting his commitment to quality despite working from his home studio.

Accompanying the single is a visually stunning music video that showcases Brooks' background in film and animation as a graduate of NYFA. The video represents a bold fusion of visual art and rock expression, created through Brooks' own direction and cutting-edge AI tools. He developed the complete creative vision, writing the script, designing storyboards, and performing in full green screen setups. The immersive experience blurs the line between sound, vision, and imagination, featuring custom owl pajamas and repurposed elements from his previous "Tragically Twisted" video. Brooks describes his complex video process as "completely worth it," resulting in a surreal narrative that complements the song's haunting textures and psychedelic atmosphere.