The Bird Experience has been emerging from theunderground anything but slowly. Their voodoo-infusedpsychedelic bluesrock ‘n soul moves with a strangemagnetism, casting a spell on anyone who wanders tooclose. On stage, the ritual deepens. Their performancesare chaotic, hypnotic, and wildly unpredictable, withrhythm that coils around your spine and commands youto move whether you will it or not. One moment you’reswaying, the next you’re caught in something that feelscloser to possession than a concert. Before playing asingle live show, a booking agency and record labelalready stepped in, while major festivals such as therenowned Roadburn and Bevrijdingsfestival followedsoon after. A bold first chapter that speaks volumesabout the band’s drive, and if anything, hints at anexceptionally bright future.
“Canto VII”, the first single, strikes like blunt steel andis shadowed by devilry and the occult. It is recorded witha full twelve-piece band, weaving rich harmonies,powerful vocals, high-octane rhythms and psychedelictension into a near-maniacal delivery that leaves thelistener stunned, shaken, and exhilarated.
Their upcoming self-titled debut album delivers a wide range, from carnivalistic back-alley blues andfreaked out anti-capitalist slow burns to catchy, foot-tappin’ funk. All while maintaining anoverarching, distinctive sound. The harmonica isn’t a nostalgic throwback here. It’s a centerpiece,sometimes wielded like a weapon, other times like a lover’s voice. Classy as a crushed velvet glove,dirty as the floor it lands on.
“One of the most exciting bands to emerge from the current Dutch underground. Centred aroundharmonica player and singer Mees Vullings (also of Heath), they channel the spirit of Screaming JayHawkins, Paul Butterfield, and Eric Burdon and War. The Bird Experience excel at voodoo-infusedpsychedelic blues rock and gritty soul; but this is not a throwback to the heady 60s and 70s, it’s Meesproving that these genres are still relevant and alive and well in the 21st century.” – WalterHoeijmaker (Roadburn)
“The influences come from blues, psych-rock, jazz, funk, and much more, but with the passion andmusical craftsmanship on display, it reminds me most of Eric Burdon & War. It’s bursting with musicalfire and pure fireworks, yet it grooves like crazy. A future classic in the making?” – Cor Schilstra(Rockportaal)
“When this album is released, I can envisage it turning some heads, as it is such a unique collectionof songs that cuts across a variety of styles that are performed superbly by this group of youngmusicians.” – Adrian Blacklee (Blues Matters, UK)
