Adam Majdecki-Janicki, better known as A.J. Kaufmann is an underground Polish psychedelic musician and poet that can’t be pigeonholed. His music dips into folk, noise, hard punk and electronic zones, all with a hefty amount of German kosmische influence. With more than 100 recordings under his belt, including the great Stoned Gypsy Wanderer, of whichContinue reading “The Stoned Gypsy Wanderer – An Interview with A.J. Kaufmann”
Monthly Archives: August 2022
Chris Forsyth – Evolution Here We Come
When speaking about Garcia Peoples’ One Step Behind, Chris Forsyth once said that rock and roll is the new jazz, and with his latest album, Evolution Here We Come, he vigorously hammered home his point. Joined by the likes of Tom Malach (Garcia Peoples), Bill Nace (Body/Head) and Douglas McCombs (Tortoise), as well as ofContinue reading “Chris Forsyth – Evolution Here We Come”
Aaron Dooley – Trapped in Purgatory
All kosmische and jazz fusion fans need to check out Aaron Dooley’s first official album on Island House Recordings, Trapped in Purgatory. Dooley, of whom RCU regulars may also know from being a member of Osmium House, gathered together a crack team of ace improvisers, armed with a disparate collection of instruments. Then he allowedContinue reading “Aaron Dooley – Trapped in Purgatory”
FuriousBall – Good, No Good
New Jersey’s FuriousBall totally hits the mark on his latest DIY psych-pop nugget, Good, No Good. FuriousBall, A.K.A. Van Kapeghian (also of Camino Sound), is in top form on this record. Each track shows off Kapeghian’s knack for ear-catching melodies and his superb ability to find the most evocative guitar tones to solidify each song’sContinue reading “FuriousBall – Good, No Good”
More Klementines – Who Remembers Light
For a slow-burn kosmische assault to the senses, try More Klementines’ Who Remembers Light. This Connecticut band plays extended teeth-rattling jams that harken back to the gritty space rock sound of Guru Guru. Made up of Jon Schlesinger on guitar, lap steel and vocals, Steubs on mandolin, second guitar and bass and Michael Kiefer onContinue reading “More Klementines – Who Remembers Light”
Boogie in Red Hook – A Day at the Deep In The Valley Festival
“Are you leaving for the country?You say the city brings you downLeave the iron cloud behindAnd feel the circus moving on” Karen Dalton’s memorable words echoed through my mind as we crested the golden hill that overlooked the From The Ground Brewery. In this pastoral spread that lay before us was where Andy French, ofContinue reading “Boogie in Red Hook – A Day at the Deep In The Valley Festival”
Eli Winter – s/t
On his self-titled LP on Three Lobed Recordings, Eli Winter evolves his sound with the help of his many talented friends and guests, while still remaining true to himself in his music. Available today on vinyl, CD and digital, Eli Winter is a stunning collection of pieces that truly show the breadth of the youngContinue reading “Eli Winter – s/t”
The Record Crates United Mixtape – Episode 74
This episode opens with a taste of what to expect from our upcoming RCU Presents concert, with a track each by Seawind of Battery, Rootless and Jeffrey Alexander & The Heavy Lidders. Click the checkout button below to get a ticket today! (And click here for more information). (If you want to avoid Eveentbrite fees,Continue reading “The Record Crates United Mixtape – Episode 74”
Centripetal Force and Cardinal Fuzz Drop Two New Volumes of Altered States: Spiral Galaxy – ‘Live’ & Agnes Martian – ‘The Future Light Cone’
Centripetal Force and Cardinal Fuzz Records have teamed up once again to continue their Altered States series of limited vinyl reissues with two absolute kosmische bangers: Live by Chicago’s Spiral Galaxy and The Future Light Cone by Oakland, CA band, Agnes Martian. Spiral Galaxy is Sara Gossett, a painter and flautist, with everyone’s favorite psychedelicContinue reading “Centripetal Force and Cardinal Fuzz Drop Two New Volumes of Altered States: Spiral Galaxy – ‘Live’ & Agnes Martian – ‘The Future Light Cone’”
One Eleven Heavy – “Tyrant King”
There’s a kind of joy you can only get from a One Eleven Heavy album. Their bouncy boogie rhythms, squirmy guitar noodling and cheeky lyrics never fail to put a smile on my face. All of these qualities and then some are present on their latest single, “Tyrant King,” from Poolside, their upcoming LP onContinue reading “One Eleven Heavy – “Tyrant King””
Record Crates United 