Single I The Bird Experience – Introduction And First Single: Canto VII
Raw desire set to rhythm, sweat slick on skin, the sting of whiskey on a split lip.
The Bird Experience
The Bird Experience is raw desire set to rhythm, sweat slick on skin, the sting of whiskey on a split lip. Born from the mind of composer, singer, and harmonicist Mees Vullings (the Bird), it’s a mix of blues soaked in swamp water and psychedelia hallucinating under circus lights with the reckless spirit of jazz always riding shotgun.
Canto VII
“Canto VII”, the first single taken from the forthcoming debut album, strikes like blunt steel and is shadowed by devilry and the occult. It is recorded with a full twelve-piece band, weaving rich harmonies, powerful vocals, high-octane rhythms and psychedelic tension into a near-maniacal delivery that leaves the listener stunned, shaken, and exhilarated. It is available on all digital platforms now
Background
The lineup of the band crystalized in 2025 and consists of organist Pedro Croes, guitarist Redmer Kamsma, bassist Dylan van de Grift, drummer Lars Douma and percussionist Ishmerai Gill. Within just four months of refining the songs together and sprinkling every individual’s mojo on top, the newly formed The Bird Experience stepped into the legendary Wisseloord Studios to record a live session, meant simply as a teaser of what they were brewing. Two months later they self produced their debut album with guitarist Redmer behind the desk. For the album recordings the band was expanded to a twelve-piece formation, including a horn section and background singers. Shortly after releasing the live videos, the band was snapped up by Radar Agency and secured a record deal with Suburban Records, all before performing a single show.
The debut album will be released May 22nd, 2026. A bold first chapter that speaks volumes about the band’s drive, and if anything, hints at an exceptionally bright future.
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Shows
February 20: De Nieuwe Anita, Amsterdam
February 21: Wild Rooster Festival, Den Haag
March 5: Into The Shadow Festival, Tilburg
April 4: De Witte Bal, Assen
April 27: Des Konings Fest @ Burgerweeshuis, Deventer
May 24: Over De Top Festival, Lichtenvoorde
May 29: Slachthuis, Haarlem *ALBUM RELEASE SHOW*
July 4: Dijkpop, Andijk
August 21: Badlands Festival, Lottum
September 20: Wild & Vri-J Festival, Zieuwent