In the heart of Portland, Oregon, a storm is brewing, and it’s not just the city’s notorious weather. Enter Skyraker, the heavy-psych trio comprised of guitarist/vocalist Jason Baker, bassist/vocalist Ben Carey, and drummer Bryan Fairfield. Now, let’s zoom in on a track that stands out like a sonic tempest— “Fortunate One.”

Your ears are greeted by the raw, garage-rock intensity reminiscent of legendary influences like Clutch and Deep Purple. As “Fortunate One” unfolds, the atmospheric blend of stoner rock, psychedelic echoes, punk fervor and space rock intricacies takes you on a rollercoaster of heavy riffs and haunting melodic structures. From the depths of live recordings to the limitless expanse of shared stories, Skyraker’s “Fortunate One” is a thunderous proclamation that heavy-psych has found a new force to be reckoned with.