Birdman Cult

It’s been a few years in the making, but over its twelve tracks, the self-titled debut album of Bristol rockers Birdman Cult has been worth the wait.

The album serves as a chronology of the quintet, starting with the fevered garage rock groove of debut single Snakes, right up to the current day via the Covid-era kosmische sounds of Whisky Sunburn. But it also a statement of intent, with songs new and old showing tha the band is ready and willing to out-rock and out-roll anyone who crosses their path.

Bristol alternative outfit Birdman Cult have been belting out their unique blend of garage rock and post-punk since 2020, self-releasing a slew of singles which reaped praise from critics and crowds alike through radio and Covid era online gigging.

It’s been a few years in the making, but over its twelve tracks, the self-titled debut album of Bristol rockers Birdman Cult has been worth the wait.
The album serves as a chronology of the quintet, starting with the fevered garage rock groove of debut single Snakes, right up to the current day via the Covid-era kosmische sounds of Whisky Sunburn. But it also a statement of intent, with songs new and old showing tha the band is ready and willing to out-rock and out-roll anyone who crosses their path.
Bristol alternative outfit Birdman Cult have been belting out their unique blend of garage rock and post-punk since 2020, self-releasing a slew of singles which reaped praise from critics and crowds alike through radio and Covid era online gigging.

AnalogueTrash

Snakes

Gone to Pot

Time

Let Me Out

What You Know About Me

Ferryman

Housecat

Barfly

Maiden, Mother, Crone

Highs and Lows

Whisky Sunburn

Modern Man

Birdman Cult get their groove on once again with the buoyant garage rock stylings of Highs and Lows. Its raw and raucous sounds will appeal to fans of Viagra Boys, Fat White Family, Eagles of Death Metal, and The Strokes.

Behind the gritty grooves and sharp vocals, Highs and Lows carries a strong emotional resonance for Birdman Cult vocalist Joe:

“Highs and Lows has been in the making since I was a spotty teenager. It’s about nurturing naive ambition and reaching a point where you realize you missed your boat, lost your ticket, or were too distracted to take notice of an opportunity.

“It’s about manifesting the parallel universe version of yourself into existence through sheer will and the belief that if you keep cutting a swathe through the fog, you can get to your place in the sun.”

Birdman Cult get their groove on once again with the buoyant garage rock stylings of Highs and Lows. Its raw and raucous sounds will appeal to fans of Viagra Boys, Fat White Family, Eagles of Death Metal, and The Strokes.
Behind the gritty grooves and sharp vocals, Highs and Lows carries a strong emotional resonance for Birdman Cult vocalist Joe:
“Highs and Lows has been in the making since I was a spotty teenager. It’s about nurturing naive ambition and reaching a point where you realize you missed your boat, lost your ticket, or were too distracted to take notice of an opportunity.
“It’s about manifesting the parallel universe version of yourself into existence through sheer will and the belief that if you keep cutting a swathe through the fog, you can get to your place in the sun.”

The Cazenave Arty Facts

Meet Etienne and Franck, two zany neighbors residing in an enigmatic district of Bordeaux, known for its eccentric and creative residents. 
Their chance meeting took place on the sidewalk of their two apartments, the two friends found themselves browsing the same section of Neil Young, Blue Oyster Cult, and the classic “Nuggets 60s Psychedelic Compilation”. It was the unmistakable appeal of these records, along with the whimsical aura of their neighborhood, that brought them together.
On Sunday afternoons, their modest lounges are transformed into sound sanctuaries. As they spin vinyl of classic rock and psychedelic treasures, the room is set up with two microphones on a drum set and an electric guitar amp.
The 3-minute and 38-second track "Not Givin' Up" takes them on a journey that sounds like Blue Oyster Cult meeting The Creations, Thee Oh Sees, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Pink Floyd on Saturn. Their synchronized head nods and swaying to the music create a surreal connection between them, hearing their 2 heartbeats under a total of 100 bpm.
However, the bond that unites Etienne and Franck goes beyond the classics. Their shared love of Primal Scream's Screamadelica record inspired them to create their own soundscape.

“Ain't So Easy” is their collaborative effort, blending elements of the '60s/70s/80s/90s into a painting of originality: The Who, The Cramps, Beck… It's a testament to their creativity and a break with the ordinary, like the street in which they live.

In a neighborhood known for its particular charm, Etienne and Franck embody the magic.

Through the power of music, they have forged an unbreakable bond that resonates throughout the neighborhood, where creativity knows no bounds, and where the notes of their melodies will likely linger with future tracks. Keep your eyes peeled then! 

Meet Etienne and Franck, two zany neighbors residing in an enigmatic district of Bordeaux, known for its eccentric and creative residents. 
Their chance meeting took place on the sidewalk of their two apartments, the two friends found themselves browsing the same section of Neil Young, Blue Oyster Cult, and the classic “Nuggets 60s Psychedelic Compilation”. It was the unmistakable appeal of these records, along with the whimsical aura of their neighborhood, that brought them together.
On Sunday afternoons, their modest lounges are transformed into sound sanctuaries. As they spin vinyl of classic rock and psychedelic treasures, the room is set up with two microphones on a drum set and an electric guitar amp.
The 3-minute and 38-second track "Not Givin' Up" takes them on a journey that sounds like Blue Oyster Cult meeting The Creations, Thee Oh Sees, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Pink Floyd on Saturn. Their synchronized head nods and swaying to the music create a surreal connection between them, hearing their 2 heartbeats under a total of 100 bpm.
However, the bond that unites Etienne and Franck goes beyond the classics. Their shared love of Primal Scream's Screamadelica record inspired them to create their own soundscape.
“Ain't So Easy” is their collaborative effort, blending elements of the '60s/70s/80s/90s into a painting of originality: The Who, The Cramps, Beck… It's a testament to their creativity and a break with the ordinary, like the street in which they live.
In a neighborhood known for its particular charm, Etienne and Franck embody the magic.
Through the power of music, they have forged an unbreakable bond that resonates throughout the neighborhood, where creativity knows no bounds, and where the notes of their melodies will likely linger with future tracks. Keep your eyes peeled then!

Courant Records

The Cazenave Arty Facts by The Cazenave Arty Facts

Not Givin' Up (Original Mix)

Not Givin' Up

Ain't So Easy (Original Mix)

Ain't So Easy

SUPRA / INFRA

Jesse May

Jesse May is a big beat project that incorporates musical elements derived from garage rock, punk and electronica. The instruments recorded on this single were bass, synthesizer and drumpads. Mastered in Studio 755 Villa María, Córdoba.

Jesse May is a big beat project that incorporates musical elements derived from garage rock, punk and electronica. The instruments recorded on this single were bass, synthesizer and drumpads. Mastered in Studio 755 Villa María, Córdoba.

Low Psy Records

Infra

Supra

There’s a lot of talk these days about people’s reluctance to engage in the world. Streaming is winning out over the silver screen, and apps are replacing real world dating. Housecat sees Birdman Cult tackle the latter phenomenon in their own unique and fun-filled style.

Since the band’s formation in 2020, Birdman Cult have been distilling their distinct blend of hook-heavy, post-punk and garage-rock sound - one the band describes as “anthemic-doomy rock and roll” – into a brew as fine as bourbon, as sharp as vodka, and as intoxicating as the best absinthe.

Housecat is the band at their raw and dark best. Think Hawkwind, The Hives, and Viagra Boys mixing it up at your local bar, a sonic riot but with an important message, delivered by the band’s vocalists in a down and dirty style.

It’s as earthy and fuzzy as previous single Maiden, Mother, Crone, while being the perfect showcase for the band’s ability to address complex themes in a simple and direct style. But if you want it to be, the song can just be about cats having some fun, right?

Says vocalist Joe; “We’re saying stop fearing the outside world, come out of yourself and get a little dirty its fine! The song speaks to all the domesticated alley cats out there! It’s a cautionary tale to the try-hard and designer-dirty posers and an appeal to the pampered felines that should maybe come out from their comfortable scratch pads and roll around in the streets with some friendly tomcats.”

There’s a lot of talk these days about people’s reluctance to engage in the world. Streaming is winning out over the silver screen, and apps are replacing real world dating. Housecat sees Birdman Cult tackle the latter phenomenon in their own unique and fun-filled style.
Since the band’s formation in 2020, Birdman Cult have been distilling their distinct blend of hook-heavy, post-punk and garage-rock sound - one the band describes as “anthemic-doomy rock and roll” – into a brew as fine as bourbon, as sharp as vodka, and as intoxicating as the best absinthe.
Housecat is the band at their raw and dark best. Think Hawkwind, The Hives, and Viagra Boys mixing it up at your local bar, a sonic riot but with an important message, delivered by the band’s vocalists in a down and dirty style.
It’s as earthy and fuzzy as previous single Maiden, Mother, Crone, while being the perfect showcase for the band’s ability to address complex themes in a simple and direct style. But if you want it to be, the song can just be about cats having some fun, right?
Says vocalist Joe; “We’re saying stop fearing the outside world, come out of yourself and get a little dirty its fine! The song speaks to all the domesticated alley cats out there! It’s a cautionary tale to the try-hard and designer-dirty posers and an appeal to the pampered felines that should maybe come out from their comfortable scratch pads and roll around in the streets with some friendly tomcats.”

Maiden, Mother, Crone effortlessly pivots from stadium-friendly choruses to fuzzy garage rock workouts, as the lyrics delve into the mystic past and places ideas found there into a meditation of what it means to be a man today. Think Fontaines DC meeting Viagra Boys at ArcTanGent festival, and you’ll begin to get a feel for the blend of influences at play in Birdman Cult’s music.

Says lead vocalist Joe, “Each verse is a dedication to the women in my life. Being a son, husband, and most recently a new father had me reflecting on my relationships with my mother, daughter, and wife.

This reflection triggered new insight for Joe: “I had a moment of realisation around what they mean to me and began to think about how I was witnessing three stages of female roles from the standpoint of the male in their lives. These three figures are often described as the Maiden, the Mother, and the Crone in common Neopagan usage. Each of which symbolises a separate stage in the female life cycle.”

The track’s almost spiritual, earth-centred quality and its reflection on recognising our links to the past is also reflected in the band’s name.

“We are named in part after The Birdman Cult, an ancient religious sect who inhabited Easter Island until they were suppressed by Christian missionaries in the 1860s”, explains Joe.

“A second influence is the metaphor of the Tangat Manu or ‘Birdman’, where representatives of native clans would select a prospective champion to retrieve a seasonal egg from a remote island. The winner would retrieve the much-coveted prize, grow their hair and nails, be lavished with the season’s harvest and never have to want for anything, until the next Tangat Manu was victorious.”

Maiden, Mother, Crone effortlessly pivots from stadium-friendly choruses to fuzzy garage rock workouts, as the lyrics delve into the mystic past and places ideas found there into a meditation of what it means to be a man today. Think Fontaines DC meeting Viagra Boys at ArcTanGent festival, and you’ll begin to get a feel for the blend of influences at play in Birdman Cult’s music.
Says lead vocalist Joe, “Each verse is a dedication to the women in my life. Being a son, husband, and most recently a new father had me reflecting on my relationships with my mother, daughter, and wife.
This reflection triggered new insight for Joe: “I had a moment of realisation around what they mean to me and began to think about how I was witnessing three stages of female roles from the standpoint of the male in their lives. These three figures are often described as the Maiden, the Mother, and the Crone in common Neopagan usage. Each of which symbolises a separate stage in the female life cycle.”
The track’s almost spiritual, earth-centred quality and its reflection on recognising our links to the past is also reflected in the band’s name.
“We are named in part after The Birdman Cult, an ancient religious sect who inhabited Easter Island until they were suppressed by Christian missionaries in the 1860s”, explains Joe.
“A second influence is the metaphor of the Tangat Manu or ‘Birdman’, where representatives of native clans would select a prospective champion to retrieve a seasonal egg from a remote island. The winner would retrieve the much-coveted prize, grow their hair and nails, be lavished with the season’s harvest and never have to want for anything, until the next Tangat Manu was victorious.”

Garage Rock