The Kundalini Genie: Lysergic Fumes

 

The Kundalini Genie are a four-piece psychedelic band from Glasgow, Scotland Formed in early 2017,

mainly influenced by 60's psychedelia, indian classical music and modern psych...with powerful, primal drum beats, deep warrior bass, distorted rhythm guitar, and jangly, reverb'd up lead guitar and vocals, The Kundalini Genie are a psychedelic bombshell of notes and sounds. Traveling through the past with influences from the early Brian Jonestown Massacre recordings on their pedals, the band's debut album it’s a psych garage lover’s album of unbeatable reverb sounds with a  strong fuzzy aesthetic delivering the sound of a psych trip not to be missed.
           

Emerging from the nether regions of Glasgow, The Kundalini Genie has been making waves worldwide

by conjuring a cosmic melange of dreamy psychedelia and soundscapes that weave droning hypnotic fuzz-rock augmented by 60’s British Invasion-inspired melodies with meditative sitar. Their expansive chorus of voices and droning backdrop sets the stage for a phantasmagorical trip across the cosmos. Tapping into the intense space-gaze elements of Spiritualized, Kula Shaker, The Dandy Warhols, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, and Swervedriver, their sauntering, hypnotic guitars and sitar steer the ship of the subconscious into a benevolent, Elysian flow.
       

The band started as the outlet of multi-instrumentalist Robbie Wilson, but have grown into a fully fledged group, making a reputation as purveyors of the fuzziest of psychedelic pop-rock. When it was

just Wilson on his own KG took their cues from the distorted shoegaze of The Brian Jonestown Massacre and the zanier elements of Captain Beefheart, but more melody and hooks have been introduced over the years as the band’s skills have developed. There’s more texture and nuance, but also occasionally a little less oomph than you feel Wilson may’ve added back in the day. As long as they maintain this exploratory bent The Kundalini Genie are sure to keep making great jams, even if there’s going to be a few duds along the way.
          

With their shows, The Kundalini Genie has mesmerized audiences with their hypnotic psychedelic aural and visual live experience, while sharing the stage with artists such as The Brian Jonestown Massacre,

The Warlocks, The Underground Youth, The Myrrors, The Stevenson Ranch Davidians, Triptides, New Candys, Spindrift, and more, in addition to performing at numerous concert festivals. The band's music is distinguished by its unadulterated energy, deeply felt vocals, and explosive guitar riffs. The Kundalini Genie develops a distinctive sound that is both retro and modern by drawing inspiration from psychedelic and classic rock music.
          

With live shows involving eclectic displays of voodoo mojo and sound that ripples through the

audience like a sonic tranquilizer, to date the band has performed in support of The Brian Jonestown Massacre, The Warlocks, The Underground Youth,  in addition to participation in numerous festivals. The Kundalini Genie's music is both thought-provoking and engrossing, with a concentration on lyrics that explore topics of spirituality and contemplation.
               

Their skill as musicians and songwriters is evident in their ability to communicate complicated emotions through their music. Every note they play and every word they sing exhibit the band's

dedication to their craft, making them essential listening for fans of rock music. The Kundalini Genie is a band that should not be missed overall. They distinguish themselves from their peers in the indie rock industry with their distinctive sound and moving lyrics, and their love for what they do is evident in every song they write. The Kundalini Genie is a band that is sure to please, regardless of whether you enjoy classic rock, psychedelic music, or just fantastic music in general.

1.  THE KUNDALINI GENIE - REVERBERATION 2017

        

Mad fuckin weird psychedelic fuzzed out spaced in reverb drenched rock n roll made in yer grans loft.

Awesome psych/garage/neo-psychedelia album. From the first beat you want to freak out and shake like crazy from your head to your feet or swing dreamily. Perfectly defined drums and super cool guitar melodies, brilliantly mixed.

The Kundalini Genie – Reverberation
Label: Not on label – none
Format: CD, Album, Limited Edition
Country: UK
Released: Dec 23, 2017
Genre: Rock
Style: Acid Rock, Psychedelic Rock

TRAXS

           

01. The Soul That Makes Me Yours
02. Inside, Out!
03. Decipered
04. Room One
05. Gammy Leg
06. Saturn Has Rhythm
07. Demo Number Nine
08. Don't You Forget It
09. Deja Vu-Vu
10. Easy Come, Easy Go
11. Love

LINE - UP

Robbie Wilson - Guitar/Sitar/Bass/Vocals/Backing Vocals/Organ
Julia McTiernan - Guitar/Vocals/Backing Vocals
Murray Pettit - Drums

Flac Size: 331 MB

2.  THE KUNDALINI GENIE - YOU ARE THE RESURRECTION 2018

          

Robbie Wilson said:
I had folk around me at the time who weren't up to the task of being involved in music as seriously as I

was.
So I ended up briefly alienated with no band, which turned out to be the best thing because I made this entire album myself. I recorded every track on my own and was contacted by a guy called Jason Shaw who wanted to mix my music, I recorded all the music and he and I went into a studio and I re-did the drums and vocals there so they could be recorded better. After that Jason took the files back to Cambodia and mixed it all, sent it to Joe Carra of Crystal Mastering and then we were done.

The Kundalini Genie – You Are The Resurrection
Label:Not On Label – none
Format:CD, Album
Country:UK
Released:2018
Genre:Rock
Style:Acid Rock, Psychedelic Rock, Space Rock

TRAXS

              

01. Asteroid Blues    6:52
02. Horse Tranquilizer    6:27
03. Bleedin' Gums Mushroom    4:53
04. Cap'n Bee Fart and His Lost Acidos    4:43
05. You're Not God's Gift (You're Just God)    4:47
06. Spaced In    6:51
07. Bleach    8:31

LINE - UP

Robbie Wilson - Drums, Bass, Guitars, Vocals, Keys, Sitar, Tambourine

Flac Size: 305 MB

3.  THE KUNDALINI GENIE - IT'S ALL IN YOUR HEAD 2019

             

Starting with your back laying on a shooting star, locked and loaded grooves take you deeper into a

cosmic overload, hiting into the occasional astroid feild. A thrill to be enjoyed when the occasion occurs. Lush with a guitar tone that hovers in your mind in a rich, expansive way throughout.

The Kundalini Genie – It's All In Your Head
Label: Captain Beefart Records – CBF/LCR001, Little Cloud Records
Country: UK
Released: Aug 2, 2019
Genre: Rock
Style: Psychedelic Rock

TRAXS

           

01. Clouds Of Your Mind
02. It's All In Your Head
03. Only Love (Liquid Technicolor)
04. Take You Away
05. The Future Of The Past Is Now
06. A Song Of Love
07. You'll Find Out (When You're On Your Own)

LINE - UP

Robbie Wilson  - Guitar, Bass, Drums, Vocals, Percussion, Keyboards  
Jason Shaw - Guitar  
Jack Getty - Guitar, Bass, Vocals

Flac Size: 305 MB

4.  THE KUNDALINI GENIE - 1111 2020

                  

1111 is the fourth studio album from The Kundalini Genie. The album features transcendental sitar,

droning hypnotic fuzz rock, 60’s British Invasion inspired melodies and dreamy, spaced out soundscapes.
Embracing an ever growing-up sound, listeners of the genie’s previous material will surely not be disappointed. This album is a Lysergic, Fuzzy masterpiece!!!

The Kundalini Genie – 1111
Label: Little Cloud Records – none, Space Ranch Records – none
Format: CD, Album, Limited Edition
Country: UK
Released: Apr 10, 2020
Genre: Rock
Style: Psychedelic Rock

TRAXS

           

01. Mantra    7:43
02. The Two-Draw Killer    4:58
03. Can't Get You Out Of My Mind    5:01
04. You Left It All Behind    5:32
05. The Sky is Falling (But The Stars Look Good on You)    7:39
06. Sunrise    6:57
07. You Had It All    8:21

LINE - UP

Robbie Wilson - Vocals, Drums, Bass, Guitar, Sitar   
Vocals – Julia McTiernan (track: 5)
Vocals – Kate Hummel (track: 5)
A small part of the vocal melody on track 5 was written by Kate Hummel
Written-By [Uncredited] – Kate Hummel (track: B1)

Flac Size: 301 MB

5.  THE KUNDALINI GENIE - HALF IN, HALF OUT 2021

         

Today, we present the mesmerizing, psych-tinged indie rock band that hypnotically pushes with fiery

guitar cycles, shadowy bass line, muffled drum thumps, and dispassionately droning vocals. We can credit the band for being guided by their own creative radar, rebutting current tendencies on the musical landscape and shrugging outside expectations for this LP. On Half In, Half Out, The Kundalini Genie deliver solid melody, hooks and tides of effects-pedal and drive-induced beautiful chaos, while treating us to some fantastic psychedelic interplay between the band members.

The Kundalini Genie – Half In, Half Out
Label: Space Ranch Records – Little Cloud Records
Format:    CD, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo
Country: UK
Released: Oct 29, 2021
Genre: Rock
Style: Psychedelic Rock, Garage Rock

TRAXS

             

01. Motherfucker    4:37
02. Stupid Girl    2:52
03. So Far Away    3:32
04. Honey    4:58
05. When She Smiles    4:37
06. Half In, Half out    3:13
07. Turning Away    2:58
08. It Didn't Mean That Much (To Mean That Much To You)    4:06
09. All Your Love (Shines On)    6:04
10. Outro    6:38

LINE - UP

Robbie Wilson - Drums, Bass, Guitars, Vocals, Percussion, Keys, Harmonica
Melissa Rennie - Guitar, Keys, Vocals
Lloyd Ledingham - Bass, vocals
Louis Martin - Guitar, vocals
Grant Robertson - Drums
Jason Houston - Guitars, vocals
Jason Shaw - Guitars

Flac Size: 316 MB