Formed in 2022 in Louisville, Kentucky by 7 music school nerds, DOOM GONG has made a name for themselves internationally with their own home-baked genre, Denim Psych - a hodgepodge of psychedelic rock, jazz fusion, prog rock, bedroom pop, lo-fi, contemporary classical music, as well as blood, sweat, and a lot of denim. 

Having amassed a catalogue of 3 rock opera-esque LP’s, DOOM GONG, Dream Behemoth and MEGAGONG, and 1 Live album, Live at the Whirling Tiger, in only 3 years, DOOM GONG has quickly become a mainstay of the psych scene in the U.S. and abroad, having performed their enigmatic and seamless live shows alongside the likes of Amyl and the Sniffers, The Black Angels, BADBADNOTGOOD, Allah Las, King Buffalo, Bass Drum of Death, Death Valley Girls, HOLY WAVE, among many others. The denim assemblage also performs at many national and regional festivals across the continent including Treefort Music Fest (US), Sled Island (CAN), Offbeat Music Fest (US),  Purple City Music Festival (CAN), Big Stomp (US) Back Alley Ballyhoo (US), Swampfest (CAN), Expansion Psychedelic Festival (US), Moonshiners Ball (US), and Jorts Fest (US).

With another 6 albums in the chamber, a European tour coming summer of 2026 and the rest of the world soon after; DOOM GONG isn’t done yet, not by a long shot. THE GONG RINGS ON!!

San Francisco-based James Wavey (Michael Bridgmon), formerly known as Alleyes Manifest, is an independent artist and producer celebrated for blending evocative storytelling with rich, self-produced instrumentation. Rooted in deep social consciousness and internal exploration, his music captures the complexities of the modern human experience.

Born and raised in the Midwest, Michael began his musical quest in St. Louis, Missouri. Heavily influenced by dub, gospel, and hip-hop, he nowwrites and collaborates with various musicians in the Bay Area, including co-bandmate Jafar Green. Through the years, he has cultivated a devoted indie DIY fanbase, putting out records and cassettes with imprints like Jim's Pool Room, Econo Jam Records, Dandy Boy Records, and his own Mantra Music Group.

James Wavey's versatile career spans from performing solo as an emcee to fronting a full band. Highlights of his performance history include:

In recent years they opened for legendary acts such as the Zamrock band W.I.T.C.H, Shannon & The Clams, and Daptone Records' The Mystery Lights. Serving as an opening DJ for Fantastic Negrito, The Roots and Lee Fields.

His discography includes seven albums, five of which were released on vinyl. His latest project, the EP Sleepers Break, was recorded live with a band at Wylwood Records and marks a bold sonic evolution by blending garage rock and soul with raw, introspective lyricism. Be on the lookout for more music by this prolific artist. Check out his new single “When did the lights go out?” Available on Bandcamp Sleepers Break EP releases on vinyl Dandy Records October 2026.