Adam Majdecki-Janicki, sometimes known by the pseudonym A.J. Kaufmann, is a Polish poet, musician, and composer. He is a prolific artist and a longtime friend of Harbinger Magazine. Dave Bixby has called him “a national treasure of Poland” while interviewing him in 2023. After three years, we catch up with Adam to see what isContinue reading “Adam Majdecki-Janicki Interview”
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Idris Needle / Schlumbergera Interview
Idris Needle, currently performing under the name of Schlumbergera, is a UK based musician and artist creating songs reminiscent of 1960s psychedelic folk. Let’s find out more about them. Tell us where were you born and where do you live now? I was born in Knighton, Wales but have lived around Shropshire for most ofContinue reading “Idris Needle / Schlumbergera Interview”
Noshows Interview by Madison McLean
One lucky Hannukah, Max Satow got Guitar Hero. If his parents were trying to get rid of him, it worked, because he disappeared for hours, becoming obsessed with learning to play notes as fast as possible. Catch him & his band in New York at Nublu on June 2nd. Mad: Hello, Max of Noshows. Max:Continue reading “Noshows Interview by Madison McLean”
Sarah Brix Interview
Sarah Brix from our close neighbor Canada is our special interview this month.Sarah attended Seneca College studying performance, song writing and music production. With her music she reaches out to those who suffer from depression and anxiety. Brix herself has struggled with the void and now is a giver. Her genre is alternative pop. WeContinue reading “Sarah Brix Interview”
Dire Wolf Interview
Dire Wolf from Athens, Georgia is our interview for this month. This group is a Grateful Dead tribute band. They are a working band performing occasional concerts. Let’s get to know Dire Wolf. Thank you for doing this interview with Harbinger Magazine. First off, tell us about your name and how did you choose DireContinue reading “Dire Wolf Interview”
Dave Bixby Interview by Kie Lindfors
I would like to introduce David Bixby from Flagstaff Arizona, USA. Dave is an old hippie from the sixties. Here is his story. Kie, these are great questions, and I will answer them directly to my friends in Finland. In 1968, you became involved in the counterculture movement, embracing a hippie lifestyle, how did thatContinue reading “Dave Bixby Interview by Kie Lindfors”
Dave Bixby Discusses Two Rare and Exciting Psych-Folk Albums from the 1960s and 1970s
Interview by Tomoyuki Yamazaki – Tokyo, Japan https://news.yahoo.co.jp/expert/articles/9bd208e7b6ce278a687c5c2b57b417a9722dd06a Dave Bixby’s “Ode To Quetzalcoatl” (1969), known as a “phantom” American cult folk album, and his band Harbinger’s “Second Coming” (1970) were released as Japanese CDs in June 2025. These two albums, which have become legendary as extremely rare and treasured psychedelic folk albums (the original LPsContinue reading “Dave Bixby Discusses Two Rare and Exciting Psych-Folk Albums from the 1960s and 1970s”
Derrick Hart Interview
Derrick Hart is our interview for this month. Derrick is a musician, recording engineer, and booking agent all in one. Derrick arranged and recorded “Free Indeed” from the Ode to Quetzalcoatl LP. You will find him on the Harbinger Orchestra Project. Thank you for doing this interview with Harbinger Magazine. We have interviewed you before.Continue reading “Derrick Hart Interview”
Ana Karen G Barajas Interview
Today Harbinger Magazine is happy to interview Ana Karen G Barajas. Ana is a long-time friend of Harbinger. You will find Ana on the Harbinger Orchestra project Singing the song ‘Morning Sun’. A new release of a 7” vinyl with The Strawberry Jam performing ‘Time to Clear Your Mind’ and Ana sings ‘Morning Sun’ onContinue reading “Ana Karen G Barajas Interview”
Turner Interview by Madison McLean
On a threatening scorch of a summer day in Louisville, Kentucky, my friend and I brainstormed where we could bum ice waters. We settled on a nearby coffee shop. To our joyful surprise, accompanying the sweet, sweet air conditioning were the sweet, sweet tunes of Jesse and Alex, two members of the band “Turner.” Madison:Continue reading “Turner Interview by Madison McLean”
Dave Bixby Interview by Ria Serena
Known predominantly for his 1969 record, Ode to Quetzalcoatl, David Bixby’s music is that of a true original: deeply intimate, spiritually powerful psychedelic folk embedded with a powerful sense of both hope and crushing loneliness. The Mic’s own Ria Serena sat down with Bixby to discuss religion, his experiences of having been shipwrecked whilst workingContinue reading “Dave Bixby Interview by Ria Serena”
Dave Bixby Interview by Will Davis
Strings Theory presents an interview with Dave Bixby. We dive through his life and thoughts regarding experiences with LSD, spirituality, cult experiences, Christianity, and his legendary 1969 psychedelic folk album “Ode to Quetzalcoatl”.