Mats Gustafsson’s FIRE! + XCountry Bungalow

Mats Gustafsson’s FIRE! – NOR | Rune Grammofon
https://firesweden.bandcamp.com
Burning Free Jazz Heavy Fusion
FFO: John Coltrane, Peter Brötzmann, Krokofant

Swedish trio Fire!, consisting of Mats Gustafsson, Johan Berthling and Andreas Werliin have carved out a special place for themselves in the music world. Fire! was put together by maverick organizer Conny Lindström for a performance at a bar in Stockholm where he did the program. Mats, Johan and Andreas being three of his favorite musicians he had the idea that they together could make
magic happen. The bar crew had to hold the glasses in their racks afraid they would break of the sheer volume produced by the newborn trio.
The group decided to continue and released their first album ”You liked me five minutes ago” the same year on Norwegian label Rune Grammofon, who’s done all their releases including their recent album ”Testament” as well as everything by their offshoot, the big band Fire! Orchestra.

XCountry Bungalow – GER
https://www.joehertenstein.com/xcountry-bungalow
Genre: Free Impro Electronic Punk Jazz

XCountry Bungalow, formed in 2021, is a cutting-edge quartet that pushes musical boundaries.
The group features Kellen Mills on electric bass, Joe Hertenstein on drums, and Eliad Wagner on modular electronics,
combining their diverse talents to craft a sound that defies traditional genres.
In 2024, XCountry Bungalow captivated audiences with a standout performance at the prestigious Moers Jazz Festival.
In 2025 they’re planning their release of their debut record.
Rooted in freely improvised electro-acoustic music, their style boldly merges analog and digital electronics with the unrestrained energy of free punk, creating a raw, dynamic, and unpredictable sonic experience.