Pilgrims Of The Mind (Live / CAN)
Vancouver / Canada
Pilgrims of the Mind is the moniker of Stephane Novak, a seminal figure in the history of Canada’s West Coast underground. Emerging from the fertile 90s warehouse culture of Vancouver, Novak’s work has been celebrated for its meticulously crafted fusion of psychedelic house, ambient, and proto-trance. This unique aesthetic was championed by DJ Ciel in The Vinyl Factory as a defining pillar of the "West Coast sound."
While Novak has remained a dedicated devotee to the craft for decades, his catalog has recently enjoyed a major resurgence among a new generation of selectors and audiophiles. This revival was sparked by the acclaimed 2023 reissue of his 1997 masterpiece, What's Your Shrine?, by London-based label Heels & Souls, alongside key EP reissues on the Greek imprint Echovolt. These releases have garnered praise from publications like Mixmag and Test Pressing, reintroducing his "explosive" and "mind-expanding" productions to dancefloors worldwide.
Now, Novak returns to the stage for a long-awaited Australian debut at un:send and a select run of tour dates via Paper-Cuts. His performances invite audiences to experience the enduring spirit and innovation of the West Coast underground through a contemporary lens, offering a rare journey for fans of deep, trippy, underground vibes.