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Experimentation is the essence of psychedelic, and A.J. Kaufmann is the essence of experimentation! Check out the latest release from "The Strange World of A.J. Kaufmann" called "Nature Heart Mother" just released on Bandcamp. 

The title is a riff on Pink Floyd's "Atom Heart Mother" but the music is all its own. "Nature Heart Mother" is its own collection of songs, improvisations and even a re-recording recorded at the Via Kosmische studio. Some of the songs are psych rockers such as "Get Ya Dig" while others are more introspective such as the title track. What ties all of the songs together is a love for & dedication to the idea that psychedelic music is all about experimentation -- trying out new sounds & vibes. 

This album is definitely a "must-listen" for any fan of the modern psychedelic music scene. Check it out!Also be sure to check out "The Hermit" also by A.J. Kaufmann on The Swamp Records https://www.fuzzycracklins.com/2024/03/psych-rock-hermit-by-aj-kaufmann-of.html

Listen and follow A.J. Kaufmann at https://ajkaufmann.bandcamp.com/album/naked-heart-mother

Fuzzy Cracklins of The Swamp Records curated these 12 songs from a treasure trove of new music from A. J. Kaufmann of Poland. 

Get the album on Bandcamp at https://theswamprecords.bandcamp.com/album/the-hermit

Read A.J.'s music blog at https://theworldofajkaufmann.blogspot.com

Dig the new punk rock album on Bandcamp from GITA RA called "Punk Rock in the Sky with Diamonds" and grab a code below to add it to your Bandcamp collection. 

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Fans of The Swamp know how much Fuzzy digs psych rock and all things psychedelic, and The Swamp Krewe has given a warm welcome to our new band, FAIRYPORT CONVENT with their monthly dose of cutting-edge psych from Poland. Well, today I am excited to share the news about the vinyl pre-order from A.J. KAUFMANN, the man behind Fairyport Convent. "Stoned Gypsy Wanderer" is 14 songs that run the spectrum of psych rock from catchy to experimental and back again. Listen to "Stoned Gypsy Wanderer" on Bandcamp: 

AJ Kaufmann has a great voice which works so well with his music, and his lyrics are pure poetry. His music really is everything you could ask for in psych rock: groovy tunes, catchy vocals, and deep lyrics.

To me, an important part of psychedelic music is the experimentation. Of course the riffs and grooves are important, but so too is the ability to try new sounds and different directions. AJ Kaufmann puts so much creative energy into this album that it could power an entire discography from a lesser band. 

Fuzzy's Favorites: "Crown Of Things" with its middle-eastern flair and slow burning groove, and "Veil of Isis" with its tripped-out vocals and psych pop vibe. "Iceberg" is also not to be missed, although this album deserves to be heard from start to finish.

"Stoned Gypsy Wanderer" drops on August 2, and the vinyl is on pre-order now at https://aj-kaufmann-ramble-record.bandcamp.com/album/stoned-gypsy-wanderer

Be sure to check out AJ Kaufmann's other project FAIRYPORT CONVENT at https://fairyportconvent.bandcamp.com

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It's official -- there's a lot of great psych rock coming out of Poland these days! Readers of this blog already know Fuzzy digs JAMES BUTTON BAND, and today I'm listening to the debut EP from FAIRYPORT CONVENT. This band covers a lot of psychedelic territory, with vibes from 60s psychedelia, 70s space rock, and even venturing into the fringes of industrial and Krautrock. Listen FAIRYPORT CONVENT on Bandcamp and read Fuzzy's review after the jump:

"Instrumental psychedelic with a progressive edge" is how Fuzzy describes the debut album "Sage" by Poland's Wąż. A blend of stoner, prog metal, and ambient all tied together with a psychedelic sound. This is instrumental stoner music with a lot going on. Check out "Sage" by Wąż on Bandcamp: 

The songs range from prog metal (the title track "Sage) to mellow ambient ("Solaris") and a blend of both ("Prism") yet the variety really works here. There is a flow and a cohesion to the songwriting that makes for an enjoyable trip across the various styles of music.

Fuzzy's favorite: "Prism" really gets its groove going with its 10-minute run, while "Sage" seems to capture the essence of Wąż's sound, and was a good choice for the title track. The entire album delivers a solid 47 minutes instrumental prog & psych. 

Check out the CD and follow Wąż at https://wazband.bandcamp.com/album/sage 

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Wąż was founded in late 2014 in Cracow by Arek Kaus (gr) Bartek Szeląg (bs) Kamil Łazorczyk (dr) and Paweł Piecha (voc). In 2016 band released on Youtube two singles: Demons in my Head & Revolution. Later on Kuba Szyma joined Wąż on drums and the band evolved into an instrumental trio. Music of the group is a mix of progressive metal compositions, stoner rock grooves and psychedelic trip passages.

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With a band like THE LANCASTERS in The Swamp, it ain't no secret that Fuzzy digs psych rock. So when JAMES BUTTON BAND sent me their new psych rock album, "Desert Revelations" you know I was down to dig it. As in, Fuzzy TOTALLY digs it! Every song has a catchy riff, layered vocals, and that magic blend of psychedelic and rock that only a band with a love for late 60s "Cosmic American Music" (as the band says) or music from the later Beatles albums (Fuzzy's take on James Button Band). Dig "Desert Revelations" by JAMES BUTTON BAND for yourself on Bandcamp:

Fuzzy's Favorite: OK this is a tough choice, since all 7 tracks are solid psych rock. I would say the organ and guitar work in "Good day, time" are absolute psych rock magic, and for a flat-out riffy rocker, Fuzzy's choice is "Powderhorn Blues." No wait -- "Hot Burrito #4" has that slow, bluesy sound which can sometimes be captured so well by psych rock. Or what about the boogie woogie of "Quarantine Days" ? OK, I can't really pick one favorite ... but I'm glad to play this album from start to finish, and then over again. 

"Desert Revelations" by JAMES BUTTON BAND is easily one of the best psych rock albums of the year. 

James Button Band is from Szczecinek, Poland with members: 

• Jakub Legan - guitar, lead vocals
• KArolina Baworowska - bass, hammond organ, piano
• Kamil Kondała - drums, backing vocals

From the band: 

Rock'n'Roll band from Szczecinek (Poland), founded in 2012.  Their music combines Rock, Blues, Psychedelic Rock and Progressive Rock. Inspirations are late 60's/70's and a present day's vibrations. 

Since 2018, they direct their music to listeners outside their country. This year, due to the lockdown, the band locked themselves in the studio and used the concert adrenaline in their studio work. The resulting album combines the inspiration of Cosmic America Music, created by artist Gram Parsons, with their own raw Rock'n'Roll.

The band has a CD available. Contact the band at jamesbuttonband@gmail.com

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