Thursday, January 22, 2026
Birdman Pop Up Shop 01/24/2026
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Record Review : ((C.Ross)) "Future Site Of C.Ross"
Seems a lifetime ago since I first c.ross(ed) paths with Chad Ross. Fairly certain, he presented himself, a young music aficionado and crossed my threshhold at Birdman Sound MK II way the fuck ago in the early 90’s. I must have scared the shit out him as an underage kid. One thing we had in common despite a large age difference then, was 5 Arlington (infamous all ages venue with untouchable depth and history). Rolling ahead a few foggy years, I came to work with many of Chad’s endeavours as a musician following. I booked some of his bands and promoted them because they were awesome, end of story. I carried all their releases in the shop and played them on the radio on “Friday Morning/Afternoon Cartunes”. Hacksaw, The Deadly Snakes, Quest For Fire, Comet Control, Nordic Nomadic, Ghoststory and as of the last few years ((C.Ross)). In 2019 Comet Control played Ottawa Psychfest II and in 2023 at Ottawa Psychfest III Chad played solo hot on the heels of one of the best records of ’22 “Skull Creator”.
Near a year ago today, Chad messaged me as he had finished “Future Site of C. Ross” and was wondering out loud about sending it to some folk for consideration regarding release. After giving him some suggestions it ended up by August of last year that Echodelick Records would soldier it alone and I find it fucking more than pathetic that not one single Canadian label would saddle up and co-release!
Despite a few delays Chad’s “Future Site…” is now physical. Globally there have been some heavy positive accolades and if I can just say this… Well fucking deserved! An album this is a great work of true heart string tugging passion. A modern take on psychedelic music with a foot in the dark side of understated progressive heavy. Unsure why I think it’s as brilliant as mid-70s #PinkFloyd, but there ya’ have it! Don’t think twice about pulling the trigger on this album as it’s a hearty beast. Love ya’ Chad and thanks for proper soldiering Brother, See you at Ottawa Psychfest !
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Monday, December 29, 2025
Birdman Sound 2025 : Top Labels and Top Selling Artists
International Anthem Recording Company
TOP SELLING ARTISTS
The Band Whose Name Is A Symbol
Resin Scraper
Wet Leg
The HEADS
The Slits
Stereolab
Träden / Träd, Gräs Och StenarSML
Jeff Parker
Acid Mothers Temple...
PERSONAL FAVE LPS OF 2025
Brown Spirits - Cosmic Seeds (Strut)
Chicago Underground Duo - Hyperglyph (International Anthem)
DeRegaring Van Treffelijke Zaken (CardinalFuzz/FeedingTube)
Hibushibire - Flashback (Riot Season)
Slow Dawn - Sonic Death Flow (Cardinal Fuzz/Centripetal Force)
Self - Immolation Music - Strange Worship (Cardinal Fuzz/Feeding Tube)
Top Ropes - 2 Lock City (bandcamp digital)
Prison - Downstate (Drag City)
Acid Mothers Temple - Electric Heavyland (Riot Season)
Death Panels - Maximum Sound (self released)
Over-gain Optimal Death - Die Underground (Riot Season)
Nitro Cosmetic - S/T (Cardinal Fuzz)
Rick White - S/T (Blue Fog)
Plastic Crimewave Syndicate / Blue Fantasy Split (Cardinal Fuzz)
Natural Informational Society & Bitchin Bajas - Totality (Drag City)
Dictators - S/T (Deko)
Little Barrie & Malcolm Catto - Electric War (Easy Eye Sound)
Iron Giant Free Association - Terry Riley's "In C" (Earth Libraries)
Spiral Wave Nomads - The Weightless Sea (Cardinal Fuzz/Feeding Tube/Twin Lakes)
Technicolor Blood - Evolution Now (Le backstore),
Caveman & The Banshee - Born To Kill (Noiseagonymayhem)
Pallbearer Industry - Constellation Seance (self released)
Psychedelic Dirt - Most Frantic (OwnSound)
Thresher - You and Me Could Really Exist (OwnSound)
Radiation Flowers - Too Much To Dream (self released)
Lucy's Seduction - Jay's Garage (self released)
Maanta Raay - Self titled (No Sabes)
Black Tempest - Folding Space (Tempest Towers Records)
Jeff Parker ETA IVtet - The Way Out Of Easy (International Anthem)
Jarius Sharif - Basis Of Unity (Telephone Explosion)
Myrrors - Landback (Cardinal Fuzz)
Jeffrey Alexander & Heavy Lidders - Synchronous Orbit (Cardinal Fuzz/Feeding Tube)
Drazek Fuscaldo with Jorg A. Schneider - Attachments (Cardinal Fuzz/Feeding Tube)
Tumble - Lost In Light (Echodelick / Stickman)
Monday, December 22, 2025
HAPPY FESTIVUS 2025 !
I did what I usually do; warding our beasts, conducting business and looking after the house as usual. Driving to and from the hospital on a daily basis, wore me the fuck out and I was elated that Carol finally was recovered just enough to finally be released to home care. #ZeusTheGreatPyr and #TimothyTheCat saved my sanity and gave me much needed support. Zeus passed peacefully on his bed unexpectedly one afternoon near end of June with Carol and Timothy asleep in the bed , 3 feet away in our master. We were devastated. To his credit The Zeus Man hung in long enough to see Carol home and was animated and joyous for a full 7 + weeks before making his next journey. We miss him dearly.
Positive Highlights 2025
I re-connected with an old friend in July and he was hired to begin home renovations for us. There have been many awesome improvements (many long overdue) to our house on Bearhill which are still ongoing. A number of things to continue into the spring of 2026. In late September we drove to Cornwall and came home with an 11 month old dog #AresTheGreatPyr ! The absolute joy that this boy has added to our lives is not measurable ! Ares has healed our sorrow regarding Zeus and we do feel that cosmically, Ares was steered towards us by Zeus❤️. Carol is getting stronger and although still in pain, she is now able to free walk once in awhile and do stairs with a cane. She has not been in a wheelchair in months now ! A family physician has finally just been attained !
2 albums released by The Band Whose Name Is A Symbol
https://thirdeyepsychrock.blog/2025/10/19/damo-suzuki-the-band-whose-name-is-a-symbol-dominion-tavern-2012/
Damo Suzuki/TBWNIS
https://thirdeyepsychrock.substack.com/p/best-psychedelic-music-of-2025
Clocktower Brew Pub Ottawa February 12 2011
1 album released by Resin Scraper
Resin Scraper
2 very successful Record Fairs in the Spring and Fall.
Ottawa Psychfest V at Targ was wicked and packed out !
Birdman Sound continues it's journey into it's 37th year
TOP PICKS FOR 2025 : https://birdmansound.blogspot.com/2025/12/choice-cuts-vi-global-culture-bunker.html
Coming in 2026
Ottawa Record Fair VI - April 2026 https://www.facebook.com/share/1ADDBXhuFP/
Ottawa Psychfest VI - September 26th, 2026
At least 1 maybe 2 Resin Scraper LPs will be released and 2 TBWNIS records for sure
Long story short...I want to thank every one for the continual support for Birdman Sound. It's been a lifelong mission of mine (through 40 years of community radio, 47 years of vinyl retail and LIVE music promotion) to spread the word of impeccable music from all over the globe that I feel folks should be aware of. It's been a very long journey and I have no plans on stopping until last days are upon me. Music is thee elixir of life...end of ! Here's hoping that 2026 is a good one for all, CHEERS ! Johnnie Feck
Thursday, December 18, 2025
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